Training

Training

The Professional Development committee provides highly effective training for our members and their organizations, with specific focus on best practice sharing, leadership development, and supply chain practice certification.

Our mission is accomplished by:

  • Coordinating quality General Meeting presentations by leading supply chain professions
  • Delivering best in class ISM certification programs
  • Arranging relevant and timely supply chain skills development classes
  • Maintaining a strong Centers of Excellence Team

Our profession is advancing rapidly and changing almost daily, posing new challenges to the supply management professional. As our industry evolves, so does ISM training. We are the only supply management association that provides training in all areas of our supply management profession.

We stay on top of trends and changes to keep our training relevant to what our members expect and need for success. With globally-recognized training programs, ISM education is respected across industries within supply management.

To see all upcoming events, please visit the  Education Calendar.

Professional Development

Sponsor 3 Events/Quarterly

Exhibit Table, 4 Attendee Tickets, Introduction Opportunity, Logo Displayed on Monthly Newsletter, Logo displayed on Monthly Newsletter, Logo displayed on ISM-Houston website, Logo displayed on event social media posts.

$2,850

ISM—Houston Centers of Excellence

ISM—Houston maintains a team of individuals whose purpose is to establish groups whose members have a clear focus on a particular subject area within supply management and provide leadership, best practices, research, support, and training to interested ISM members. These group members are dedicated to the principle of achieving higher levels of excellence and performance in the specified focus area. Centers of Excellence team members are committed to being available to work within their group and with other ISM members to provide and share ideas, give feedback, and mentor as appropriate. The team also volunteers to facilitate group discussion in order to develop others to achieve higher levels of maturity, expertise and skills regarding the specified subject matter.

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Upcoming Events

May

22

2025

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Houston Memorial Day Mixer

ISM-Houston Memorial Day Mixer

Location:

Kirby Ice House, 1700 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Sponsor: 295 ISM—Houston, Inc.
Kirby Ice House

June

01-03

2025

EVENT

ISM World 2025 (In-Person)

The ISM World in-person experience gives you the opportunity to be face-to-face with thought leaders, peers and suppliers and have dedicated time to build your network and expand your knowledge on critical topics impacting the supply management profession. Get inspired by amazing keynotes, interact in engaging breakout sessions and have fun swapping supply chain “wins” (and war stories) in a variety of attendee celebrations and small group experiences.

 

THINK YOU WANT THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS? Consider the ISM World all-access pass. Learn more. Read more about the All Access Pass

June

02

2025

EVENT

ISM World 2025 Monday

Can’t get away for more than a day? This is the perfect option to get a full day and night of learning and networking. This can also be a great solution for those looking for a more budget-friendly option. Select your preferred day, either Monday, June 2 or Tuesday, June 3 to access: one General Session, day’s breakout sessions, Innovation Park exhibit and supplier content, Spark Lab for networking, an evening networking event and the day’s conference included meals.