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

June

11

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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.

Online

June

18

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

June

25

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

How a Manufacturer Drives Energy Procurement Savings & Efficiency

How is Cummins Inc. turning energy efficiency into a competitive advantage—both inside its operations and across its global customer base?

Join us for an engaging discussion with a senior leader from Cummins Inc. as we explore how the company is rethinking energy procurement, utilization, and innovation to advance its bold Destination Zero strategy.

In this candid conversation, you’ll hear how Cummins is driving measurable efficiency gains across its own facilities through investments in renewable energy, smart building systems, LED lighting, HVAC optimization, solar installations, motor upgrades, and regenerative dynamometers—delivering meaningful cost savings while significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Beyond internal operations, Cummins is also helping customers cut fuel use and emissions through advanced power solutions, including hydrogen fuel cells, battery energy storage, alternative fuels, and next-generation internal combustion engine controls such as stop-start technology.

The discussion will connect the dots between energy procurement decisions, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability goals, offering real-world insights into how Cummins integrates energy strategy across manufacturing, transportation, power generation, and data center environments. Attendees will gain a behind-the-scenes look and case study at how a global industrial leader balances innovation, efficiency, and resilience while building scalable, low- and zero-emissions solutions for the future.

Whether you’re responsible for sourcing energy, managing facilities, shaping sustainability strategy, or supporting enterprise-wide procurement decisions, this session will provide practical takeaways and strategic perspective you can apply within your own organization.

Online

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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Supply Management News & Reports

From Opportunity Identification to Opportunity Realization: How AI Closes the Procurement Savings Gap

June 01, 2026
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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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Stay Ahead of Tariff Changes

Get timely insights, expert perspectives and practical resources to help you understand evolving tariff policies and their potential impact on your supply chains, sourcing strategies and business decisions.

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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.