ISM-Houston, Inc.

An ISM Chapter connecting and empowering supply chain professionals to advance individual, and community success.

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 chain 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

November

10

2026

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ISM-Houston: When Market Conditions Force Category Strategies to Change

 Change can quickly make even the best-developed category strategy outdated. Join John Thong from Coupa on November 10, 4:00–5:30 PM at the Norris Center for an engaging Pre-PDM session exploring how AI can help procurement teams recognize when a strategy is no longer viable and rapidly adapt their plans to changing market conditions, geopolitical events, and shifting organizational priorities.

Change can quickly make even the best-developed category strategy outdated. Join John Thong from Coupa on November 10, 4:00–5:30 PM at the Norris Center for an engaging Pre-PDM session exploring how AI can help procurement teams recognize when a strategy is no longer viable and rapidly adapt their plans to changing market conditions, geopolitical events, and shifting organizational priorities.

Location
Norris Conference Centers
816 Town and Country Blvd #210
Houston, TX 77024

Sponsor: 295 ISM—Houston, Inc.
Norris Conference Centers
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November

10

2026

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ISM-Houston: November 2026 PDM

Veterans in Supply Management & Logistics: Translating Military Excellence into Operational Strength

Join us for an engaging discussion on how veterans in supply management and logistics translate military experience into operational strength. This session will explore key themes such as leadership, resilience, and mission-driven execution, highlighting how these qualities drive success in today’s business environment. The conversation will also provide meaningful insights for newer military members as they navigate career growth and transition into the profession.

Location
Norris Conference Centers
816 Town and Country Blvd #210
Houston, TX 77024

Sponsor: 295 ISM—Houston, Inc.
Norris Conference Centers
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November

17

2026

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ISM-Houston: Using AI to Rapidly Transition from Strategy to Action

The conversation continues as Kyle Dowling from Coupa explores how AI can help turn a revised category strategy into action. The virtual session will look at moving from strategy into sourcing and execution, including supplier sourcing and onboarding, RFx processes, evaluation and awards, contract pricing, and ultimately publishing the results into Procure-to-Pay systems.

Sponsor: 295 ISM—Houston, Inc.
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