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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:

November 21st @ Noon ET - North American Supply Chains: Nearshoring in Mexico on the Eve of the 2026 USMCA Review

October

17 2024

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

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.

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November

07 2024

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

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

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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

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.

Sponsor: 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.

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Rodrigo Alcantara Fernandez, CPSM, CPSD

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President's Message

Firstly, I want to thank all of you for your membership and support of the world’s first professional organization dedicated to the field of global supply management, procurement and supply chain. ISM has been a great resource for me over the years in many ways: networking and learning from fellow members, thought leadership from ISM and their partners such as Resilinc and Kloopify and the Report on Business which helps me deliver insights to my stakeholders and company leadership.

As President, I’ve been able to work alongside some talented people across multiple industries and locations on our Board of Directors. We delivered two regional conferences in High Point, NC last year and grew our student membership through our faculty partners and our case competition. Additionally, we’ve seen students participate in ISM’s global case competition (Go Wolfpack!) and made into the top ten university teams worldwide!! Personally and professionally, it gives me a sense of fulfillment that I’ve been associated with so much great work in our profession.

As we enter our 2024-2025 programming year, I encourage each of us to reflect on the past year. Also, however, I encourage us to think ahead as to what impact we, each, can make to mentor / groom the next generation of procurement and supply chain talent, share insights and experiences with each other and take an active role in ISM CV and our satellite chapters. We are ISM Carolinas Virginia and we are the secret to our success.

Thank you for allowing me to serve as President and I look forward to seeing what my second year holds for our great chapter!

Sincerely,

Dupre Jones, CPSM CPSD

ISM—CV Board President

Addressing the Links

September 11, 2024

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ISM World 2025 Registration Open

Join your peers in Orlando, Florida, June 1-3, 2025. The ISM World Annual Conference is a world-class event designed to inspire fresh thinking and provide an educational experience that unites thought leaders, supply chain and procurement professionals, and the innovative suppliers that support them.

You'll leave with new connections, fresh insights, and the inspiration to spark new ideas within your professional community. Register today for the best rates!

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ISM^®'s Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital Report On Business^® gather data monthly through surveys of supply management professionals participating in the Business Survey Committee.

Participation in the survey panel provides many benefits:

Receive a copy of the just-released Report On Business^® graphical data
Directly see how your contribution affects the markets each month
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