ISM-Houston, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Houston's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Houston, Inc. is the Houston, Texas chapter of the Institute for Supply Management. ISM—Houston supports and drives the success of supply management professionals through training and development programs and networking opportunities.
We are currently 1200+ members strong and have 800+ members that hold one or more ISM Professional Certifications. Our members represent the thriving area industries of Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Healthcare, Construction, and many others.
Upcoming Events
October
17
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update
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.
November
07
2024
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Five Ways to Capture Energy Procurement Savings
Energy (including electricity, LNG, renewables, offsets) is a complex spend category. Few companies manage their energy spending well enough to capture lowest market rates on secure sources of supply. Our presenters have helped countless companies reduce their costs of energy. They will discuss a five-part strategy to help webinar attendees navigate the upcoming 2025 energy marketplace.
Attendees can expect the following:
- Key questions to answer before beginning the energy journey
- How to develop a formal energy procurement strategy
- Ways to understand and follow the wholesale energy market
- Conduct a regional pricing process that includes all market players
- Ways to verify enrollment and invoice accuracy
- Ongoing – how to monitor markets, reporting and adjusting strategy
November
12
2024
Chapter Meeting
ISM-Houston: Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chains
ISM-Houston: Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chains
November Professional Development Meeting (PDM) Topic: Trends in Artificial Intelligence for Supply Chains.
President's Welcome Message
Supply Management News & Reports
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Future Trade with China Means Greater Vetting of Suppliers
October 15, 2024Articles -
Mitigating Risk from Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
October 15, 2024Articles -
Maximizing AI Potential in Procurement
October 15, 2024Articles