ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Knowing what IT assets your organization owns, where they are and how they are managed is essential to making informed business decisions. Without an effective IT asset management program, organizations can face unnecessary costs, operational disruptions and reputational risks.

Knowing what IT assets your organization owns, where they are and how they are managed is essential to making informed business decisions. Without an effective IT asset management program, organizations can face unnecessary costs, operational disruptions and reputational risks.

During this session, you will learn:

·         What IT asset management is and why it matters.

·         The financial, operational and reputational risks associated with not having an asset management program.

·         How greater visibility into IT assets can support accountability, risk management and better business decisions.

Gain a clearer understanding of how IT asset management helps protect your organization and supports long-term business value.

Anirban Basu, MPP, MA, JD, Ph.D., Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., will kickoff the year and lead the discussion about current economic indicators and provide an insightful forecast that unveils critical supply chain risks. Topics include:

·         Analyzing key factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policies, business confidence, and geopolitics.

·         Exploring the intricate relationship between business confidence and economic trajectories.

·         Gaining unique insights into worker attitudes and their impact on economic trends.

These data-driven insights are essential for senior supply chain leaders and executives seeking to steer their organizations strategically. It's also an opportunity to connect with your fellow supply chain leaders and ISM member community.

Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., a Baltimore-based economic and policy consultancy he founded in 2004. He serves the Chief Economist function for many organizations, including the Maryland Bankers Association and Associated Builders and Contractors. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. In 2022, he entered the Daily Record newspaper’s Circle of Influence.  He is the Distinguished Economist in Residence at Goucher College, where he teaches History of Economic Thought. He holds four graduate degrees, including a J.D. and a Ph.D.