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.

Upcoming Events

January

16

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM Wichita Chapter - Monthly Tour: Cargill Protein Headquarters

ISM Wichita will have the pleasure of being hosted at Cargill for a facility tour in addition to Question/Answer with facility staff.

Location: Cargill 825 E Douglas Ave Wichita, KS 67202

Sponsor: 775 ISM—Wichita, Inc.
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January

21

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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ISM Member Community Speed Networking

Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!

Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.

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January

23

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Quarterly State of Risk Update

Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Bindiya Vakil will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.

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Highlights from the President

Hello ISM Wichita Chapter Members,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. May 2025 bring all of you great health, happiness and prosperity. 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.

We are kicking off the year with a facility tour at Cargill Protein Headquarters on Thursday, January 16th, 2025. Please mark your calendar! Join us early for networking, a facility tour, and an opportunity to listen to and learn from industry experts on the supply chain.

 

Jeremiah Heredia has sent registration information. Please register quickly so we can get an accurate count to accommodate. I am looking forward to seeing you there.

 

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! Respectfully,

 

Kenny Bui, PhD, LSSMBB ISM Wichita, President

Cell: 316-390-6061

Email: ken316bt@gmail.com

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.

Please visit Chapter News for the full President's Message and Newsletters.

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Supply Management News & Reports

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Uncertainties and Unknowns — Again

January 15, 2025
Articles

More business-friendly policies are likely in 2025, but supply management organizations must contend with ‘significant wild cards,’ including many of the same dynamics that defined the first Trump administration.

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  • Don’t Expect a Crystal Ball

    January 15, 2025
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    But it’s safe to assume continuing supply chain disruption, digital transformation and risk — which will intensify demand for agility, mindset shifting and resilience.

  • Tariffs: No Longer a What-If

    January 15, 2025
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    Protectionist policies like product duties have become a not-so-new normal, and avoiding or mitigating their impacts remains a complex, years-long endeavor for supply management organizations.

  • Road Team

    January 15, 2025
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    Behind every college football program is a huddle of well-orchestrated sourcing, category management, transportation and delivery personnel who get players, coaches, staff, equipment and more to the next kickoff.
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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

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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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What Is Supply Chain Management?

This Simplilearn video provides a summary of Supply Chain Management to offer a general understanding the field.

ISM-Wichita Inc.

PO Box 2055, Wichita, Kansas 67201
ismwichita@gmail.com
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