ISM-Lehigh Valley, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Lehigh Valley's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
Linking professionals in supply chain management in Northeast Pennsylvania.
ISM—Lehigh Valley provides educational & networking opportunities for Supply Chain Management professionals in the Lehigh Valley business community.
The ISM—Lehigh Valley Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management draws membership from companies, non-profits, and educational institutions in Lehigh, Northampton and surrounding area. Our members receive a wide range of benefits including access to exclusive supply management industry analytics, educational content, publications and networking opportunities. ISM—Lehigh Valley’s well balanced multi-faceted economy is driven heavily by strong manufacturing, health care, finance, and professional services.
Upcoming Events
September
24
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management
This presentation is based on the book “Supply Chain Costing and Performance Management” that Gary Cokins co-authored published by John Wiley & Sons. The book is a result of a research study to examine the application of supply chain profit and costing measurement methods in multiple industries and international settings.
Learning Objectives:
- Why there is pressure on supply chain trading partners to collaborate rather than be adversarial.
- Why customers are the source of shareholder wealth creation for suppliers.
- How to measure and manage supplier, product, channel, and customer profitability.
- Why as differentiation from product advantages is reduced or neutralized due to commoditization, then service level differentiation matters, and the customer relationship grows in importance as a competitive advantage.
- How to shift the mindset from growing sales to growing profitable sales and to view customers as investments like in a stock portfolio to seek higher ROIs – return on customers (ROC).
- How to consider influencing a company’s suppliers’ suppliers and customers’ customers – second tiers and above.
September
30
2024
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Lehigh Valley Cutting Edge Technologies & The Impact on Your Business
ISM-Lehigh Valley Cutting Edge Technologies & The Impact on Your Business
In this non-technical presentation tailored for business professionals, we'll unravel the complexities of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Business Analytics/Business Intelligence (BA/BI) and explore their practical applications. Learn how AI enables machines to learn, reason, and innovate, driving efficiency. Discover how Blockchain ensures secure transactions, reshaping business and beyond. Explore IoT's role in connecting devices for smarter environments. Lastly, understand how BA/BI leverages data for actionable insights, empowering informed decision-making.
Whether you're a seasoned executive or new to the tech scene, this webinar offers valuable insights into the future of business technology. Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead in the dynamic world of innovation.
October
02
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
Compiling Supplier Data to Inform Sustainability Compliance
As the regulatory landscape continues to shift with new mandates like CSRD, CSDDD, and SEC disclosures, creating a streamlined supplier engagement strategy is more critical than ever. This webinar will guide you through developing a strategy that efficiently gathers the necessary data for compliance without overwhelming your suppliers. We'll explore how to minimize supplier fatigue by aligning your questions with multiple standards, reducing the number of requests, and ensuring a smooth compliance process. Additionally, we'll discuss how to integrate these data collection practices into your procurement lifecycle—from pre-contract phases to value creation moments—so you can expedite compliance, mitigate risks, and decarbonize your supply chain. Join us to learn how to make regulatory requirements a seamless part of your procurement strategy.
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