ISM-Wichita, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
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
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
March
19
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Member Orientation
MEMBER WEBINAR
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.
March
24
2026
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Creating Resilience and Sustainability: Navigating the Impact of Tariffs and Disruption
MEMBER WEBINAR
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:
Highlights from the President
Visit Chapter NewsSupply Management News & Reports
Tariffs: Questions and Uncertainty Remain After Supreme Court Ruling
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The Supply Manager’s Tariffs Survival Guide
March 10, 2026ArticlesMember Only -
Stealth Sustainability
March 10, 2026ArticlesMember Only -
The End of the Throwaway Supply Chain
March 10, 2026ArticlesMember Only
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