ISM-Wichita, Inc.

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

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ISM—Wichita, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.

With ISM—Wichita you will have the opportunity to network with professionals in your area or region, to develop your leadership potential, to cultivate your communication skills, and to take advantage of unique educational opportunities offered on the local level. Move forward in your career and join supply management professionals around the world who utilize ISM's unique membership benefits. Invest the time and the effort to become the best you can be and confidently enter the future better equipped to face the challenges that await you.

Want to plan ahead for ISM-Wichita events? 

Please find our 2025-2026 ISM-Wichita Event Calendar. This calendar will be updated as events are scheduled and confirmed. 

Upcoming Events

March

12

2026

Chapter Meeting

ISM Wichita: 2026 Annual Membership Meeting

Join ISM-Wichita for an all-day supply chain training event. Lectures and discussions this year are centered on "Leading in Crisis" and Wichita Economic Updates.

Agenda

·         7:00 - 8:15am: Doors Open and Breakfast

·         8:15 - 9:30am: Wichita Economic Updates, presented by Andrew Nave, GWP

·         9:30 - 11:00am: Leading in Crisis, Series 1, presented by Kyle Harvey, WorkConnected

·         11:00am - 12:15pm: Leadership & Negotiation, presented by Rachel Mayberry, Wichita Airport Authority

·         12:15 - 1:00pm: Lunch and Networking

·         1:00 - 2:30pm: Leading in Crisis, Series 2, presented by Julia LeFevre, Brave Restoration

·         2:15 - 2:45pm: Break and Networking

·         2:45 - 4:00pm: Leading in Crisis, Series 3, presented by Robert Feeney, Ringorang

·         4:00 - 4:40pm: Closing Remarks

Location
Wichita State University, Woolsey Hall
1845 Fairmount St.
Wichita, KS 67260

Sponsor: 775 ISM—Wichita, Inc.
Wichita State University, Woolsey Hall

March

19

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online
Megan Hays

March

24

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Creating Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption

In this interactive presentation, trusted trade authority Tom Cook discusses the uncertainty and disruption in today’s global supply chain, outlining the solutions available for tariff mitigation and risk and spend management. The focus includes alternative sourcing, nearshoring, drawback, Foreign-Trade Zones, tariff engineering, tariff classification reviews, freight options, freight consolidation, Incoterms, and robust demand planning. Learn how to apply a “landed cost” approach to managing cost and risk: assessing and analyzing all costs related to the supply chain, from acquisition, freight, customs clearance, duties and taxes, to inland freight, warehousing, and distribution.

Learning objectives include:

  • Understand the tariff environment: the context, the current status, and likely direction for 2026.
  • Understand the impacted categories, products and processes and understand your options for mitigation.
  • Understand the importance of trade compliance and risks and costs of non-compliance.
  • Understand which tariff mitigation strategies can bolster supply chain resilience in the long term, and how to identify what will work for your company.

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    Highlights from the President

    Hello ISM Wichita Chapter Members,

    It is with great privilege that I serve and connect with all of you as the President of ISM-Wichita, Inc. I look forward to driving greater engagement and collaboration across the board and leveraging valuable insights and information to add value to our members and their organizations.

    If any of our members have ideas or feedback, we’d love to hear from you so we can continually refine our focus and better serve your needs.

    Have a wonderful week! 

     

    Efthimios Stephanopoulos ISM Wichita, President

    Website: https://www.ismworld.org

    Wichita Chapter: https://wichita.ismworld.org/

    We are always looking for volunteers to join our Board of Directors and if you are interested or know of someone, please Contact Us.

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