ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Carolina-Virginia's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
Welcome to the ISM—Carolinas-Virginia website. ISM—CV was established in 1920 and for over 100 years has provided an organization for procurement and supply management professionals across North & South Carolina and Virginia. With a focus on our members and profession, ISM—CV is committed to offering world-class educational training and development programs, networking conferences, and opportunities for members to get involved and contribute to the members of our great profession.
The enhanced website features vital Supply Chain contents, news section, dynamic events calendar, and ISM—CV satellite’s content. It will make keeping track of events easier and will give our membership valuable content for ISM and ISM—CV.
Preparing members and professionals to serve their respective organizations and the profession is the goal of ISM—CV. If you are not a member of ISM—CV, we encourage you to join us and bring your skills and knowledge to ISM—CV leaning in and being part of this great organization.
For upcoming event details and registration hosted by ISM—CV, please visit the Education Calendar.
For upcoming event details and registration with other chapters, please visit the Other Education Opportunites page.
March 2025 - The ISM-CV Regional Conference: University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Our Next ISM-CV Webinar:
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
Nov-Jan
21-21
2024
Chapter Webinar
ISM-Carolinas-Virginia North American Supply Chains: Nearshoring in Mexico on the Eve of the 2026 USMCA Review
ISM-Carolinas-Virginia North American Supply Chains: Nearshoring in Mexico on the Eve of the 2026 USMCA Review
Join us for this interactive webinar with our speaker, Rodrigo Alcántara Fernández, Ph.D., CPSM, CPSD, Senior Consultant at Legality, who will be discussing “North American Supply Chains: Nearshoring in Mexico on the Eve of the 2026 USMCA Review.”
As North America reshores its supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, procurement professionals face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This presentation will delve into the complexities of nearshoring in Mexico, examining both the potential benefits and risks. We'll discuss recent investment trends, the upcoming USMCA review, and the strategic implications for procurement professionals.
Supply Management News & Reports
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Future Trade with China Means Greater Vetting of Suppliers
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Mitigating Risk from Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
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Maximizing AI Potential in Procurement
October 15, 2024Articles