ISM-Utah, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.

Utah's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

New Website

Welcome to our new and improved ISM—Utah website!  We have built this new site to better coordinate all your ISM benefits between the local and global ISM organizations.

In the Utah chapter, we have over 300 active sourcing professionals in our membership, and we strive to bring everyone significant value in their professional and personal development.

Presently, we are offering a mix of events and training using both virtual and in-person approaches. Our virtual events are conducted on the Zoom platform and can be accessed from any device at any location.

If you have not already done so, please bookmark this new site and delete any references you have to our old site.  We look forward to serving you in throughout this next year!

Upcoming Events

March

25

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Implementing Generative AI – Strategies and Successes

Implementing generative AI involves integrating advanced algorithms to create content, enhance creativity, and automate tasks. Key strategies include leveraging robust data sets, ensuring ethical use, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Successes span diverse industries, from consulting to technology to nutrition, showcasing AI's transformative potential and innovative applications. Learn how industry leading companies are making the transformation.

Online

March

26

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Utah 2025 Annual All-Day Mini-Conference

Join us for our annual All-Day Mini-Conference on March 26 at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point.

Location
Mountain America Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point
2929 Thanksgiving Wy
Lehi, UT 84043

Agenda
Registration & Breakfast 7:30 AM

Presentations
8 – 8:45 AM
Distribution of humanitarian aid goods and services to disaster-stricken areas: Luis Boj

9 – 9:45 AM
Six-sigma method of process improvement: Silvano Sbarra

10 – 10:45 AM
Purchasing Portfolios and Ecosystems to Prepare and Respond to Supply Chain Disruptions: Barry Brewer

11 – 11:45 AM
Operations Excellence - Lessons Learned: John Boyer

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch

12:30 – 1:15 PM
Decision Making with Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): Identifying Hidden Costs and Making Informed Choices: Mark Christensen

1:30 – 1:15PM
The Challenges of Building and Managing Ethical and Sustainable Supply Chains: Tim Valentiner

2:30 – 3:15 PM
Why is ESG so Controversial?: Panel Discussion

3:30 – 4:15 PM
Robert Spendlove

4:15 – 4:30 PM
Closing comments: Dan Smith &  Dave Simpson

If you are a full-time student, contact Member Services at membersvcs@ismworld.org for student pricing. Please provide your ISM ID number and the full chapter event name

 

Sponsor: 710 ISM—Utah, Inc.
Thanksgiving Point Museum of Ancient Life
Luis B Boj, John Boyer, Barry L Brewer, PhD, Mark L Christensen, Silvano Sbarra, Tim Valentiner

March

27

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Getting Started with Supply Chain Design

With FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) embroiling global supply chains, leaders must be proactive and intentional in assessing their supply chains and designing them for the future. But how to start? Ralph Asher of Data Driven Supply Chain LLC will discuss how to get started in supply chain design and answer common questions. This talk will equip organizations to embark on their supply chain design journey, future-proof their supply chains, and build competitive moats.

This session will dive into addressing the following questions:

  • How does supply chain design differ from supply chain planning and optimization?
  • What are some of the strategic questions that we can answer with supply chain design?
  • What data do we need to get started in supply chain design? (Hint: much less than you may think!)
  • How do we measure ROI in supply chain design projects?
  • Should we build an internal team or use consultants for supply chain design projects?
  • Commercial software vs. open-source software: what are the pros and cons for supply chain design?

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Supply Management News & Reports

March 11, 2025
Articles

In “the most challenging time” for the profession, the ISM World 2025 Annual Conference is designed to inspire and celebrate genius amid global challenges and an ever-changing supply chain canvas.

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  • The DEI Debate

    March 11, 2025
    Articles
    Member Only
    Executive orders have aimed to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the public sector, and some private companies have followed suit — clouding the future of such policies in supply chain organizations.
  • Forging the Future of Factories

    March 11, 2025
    Articles
    Member Only
    U.S. manufacturing is at a crossroads as the sector seeks to balance the tools, talent and technology to make up ground lost to China.
  • How to ‘Start Changing the Narrative’

    March 11, 2025
    Articles
    Member Only
    The progress of women’s representation in the supply management profession has stalled, but numerous strategies, some as simple as being true to oneself, can help individuals — and organizations — move forward.

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ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

ISM®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business® gather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.

Participation in the survey panel provides many benefits:

  • Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business® graphical data
  • Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

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