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
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.
January
14
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
Ethical Sourcing: Navigating the Labyrinth of Procurement Integrity
This webinar delves into the critical realm of ethical sourcing, exploring best practices and highlighting the pitfalls of overlooking ethical considerations in procurement. We'll examine the psychological drivers behind procurement misconduct, drawing insights from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs to understand how greed, power dynamics, and social influences can lead to unethical behavior. Through real-world cases, we'll illustrate the devastating consequences of corruption and fraud, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to safeguard organizational integrity.
Audience Takeaways:
- Understand the psychological factors that contribute to procurement fraud and corruption.
- Learn how to identify and mitigate ethical risks in your procurement processes.
- Develop strategies to foster a culture of integrity and ethical decision-making.
- Discover best practices for ethical sourcing including supplier selection.
President's Welcome Message
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