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

March

25

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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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.

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March

27

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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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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April

10

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Wichita Chapter - Monthly Tour: Wichita Airport Authority

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

Location: 2173 S. Air Cargo Rd Wichita, KS 67209

Sponsor: 775 ISM—Wichita, Inc.
Wichita Airport Authority
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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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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
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    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
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    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
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    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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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.

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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.

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