ISM-AL/MS Gulf Coast, Inc

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

 

Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Alabama/Mississippi Gulf Coast, Inc. is a not-for-profit association that strives to provide professional growth and networking opportunities to supply management practitioners within our community.  We serve Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington counties in Alabama state; Jackson and George counties in Mississippi state. 

Our monthly, educational meetings give us the opportunity to learn about industry trends and surrounding businesses, while growing our local network. New members and visitors are always welcome.

Upcoming Events

December

07

2023

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Optimizing Your Shoring Strategy

Over the last few years, manufacturers have considered making significant changes to their network footprints in response to global disruptions and an uncertain geopolitical landscape. While some companies are starting to put those plans into action, many are still evaluating whether and how to change their manufacturing locations.

Register to join us in this interactive webinar where we will explore

  • Trends in nearshoring and reshoring
  • Considerations for leading companies when deciding on shoring strategy changes
  • Credits and incentives that can help fund strategic investments
  • A practical framework to help your company optimize its shoring strategy
Online
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January

18

2024

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.

Online
Thomas Derry, Bindiya Vakil
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April

04

2024

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.

Online
Thomas Derry, Bindiya Vakil
Register Now
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Welcome to Our New Website

ISM—Alabama/Mississippi Gulf Coast, Inc. has supported the supply chain profession for over 50 years.  We are growing and invite you to particpate with our chapter to meet other professionals in various industries to expand your network and continue your professional growth.

Our new website brings supply management to your fingertips with up-to-date research, articles, events, and connects you with ISM Global. In addition, Continuing Education Hours (CEHs) are automatically recorded to your transcripts and can be accessed under My Account. 

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Valeri Wager, CPSM
Chapter President

Supply Management News & Reports

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Recovering Value in Reverse Logistics

November 15, 2023
Articles

With the busiest time of year for returns starting soon, it’s critical for retailers to find monetization opportunities while retaining customer loyalty. 

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The ISM World Annual Conference is the conference of the year for over 2,000 professionals in procurement and supply chain. This event offers an unparalleled experience, providing cutting-edge education, networking opportunities with industry thought leaders and peers, and the chance to connect with innovative suppliers and discover the latest products and solutions.

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