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.

Upcoming Events:

March 23, 2026 - Pre-Conference Power Session: Risk, ROI, & Resilience: The Business Case for Bold Sourcing (9 AM- Noon) Inlcudes Lunch

March 23-24, 2026 - Spring Regional Conference:  Folow the Money Brick Road 

Regional Spring Conference Sponsorship Form

UNC Charlotte – Procurement & Supply Management Professional Certificate

 

Upcoming Events

March

19

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Member Orientation

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.

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Megan Hays
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March

23

2026

Chapter Meeting

ISM-Carolinas Virginia: Risk, ROI, & Resilience: The Business Case for Bold Sourcing

This 2.5-hour Power Session is built around real spend data and a practical category-level application. The workshop is anchored on five data visuals that examine supplier concentration by category, ownership mix, Tier 2 visibility, geographic spend distribution, and supplier readiness performance over time. We begin with concentration risk and business continuity, then move on to small-business market structure and local economic impact. Participants will analyze dependencies in their portfolios, identify blind spots in Tier 2, and evaluate how ownership and geography shape resilience.

The session includes a hands-on category playbook. Each table/group selects one spend category and then measures concentration, identifies backup strategies, evaluates supplier capabilities, determines the right partnership structure, and builds a performance scorecard. Participants leave with a 90-day action roadmap and executive messaging tools to position diversification as a means of revenue assurance and value preservation.

Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to:

•        Quantify supplier concentration risk in a spend category

•        Identify Tier 2 and ownership blind spots

•        Interpret geographic spend impact on resilience

•        Apply a five-step diversification playbook

•        Build a basic supplier scorecard

•        Translate sourcing strategy into executive language focused on ROI and risk mitigation

This session is practical, data-driven, and directly aligned with business continuity, risk management, and procurement leadership priorities.

Lunch will be included for all attendees

Location
University of North Carolina Alumni House
404 College Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27412

Sponsor: 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.
University of North Carolina Alumni House
Lisa Westgate
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March

23-24

2026

Chapter Conference

ISM-Carolinas Virginia: Regional Spring Conference: Follow the Money Brick Road

Join us for the ISM-Carolinas Virginia Spring Regional Conference: Follow the Money Brick Road - How Procurement Protects, Creates, and Leads with Value.

Our conference kicks off Monday afternoon with an engaging half-day program that includes a welcome networking reception, a keynote address, a featured thought-leader session, and more.

On Tuesday, enjoy a full day of programming highlighted by a keynote speaker and insightful presentations from the region’s leading supply management thought leaders.

The conference will also showcase our Annual Student Case Competition and Exhibitor Showcase.

Location
University of North Carolina
Alumni House
404 College Avenue
Greensboro, NC 27412

Full-time students and Academic members contact ISM Member Services for special pricing.
Sponsor: 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc.
University of North Carolina, Alumni House
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Faith P Mathews, CPSM, C.P.M., Chapter President

March is Supply Management Month

Join us on March 23 and 24 at the ISM-CV Spring Conference and Student Case Competition at the UNC-G Alumni House in Greensboro, NC!

We believe you will find the presentations offered by our featured regional thought leaders to be relevant, topical and useful in your work. You will also have the opportunity to network and build career enhancing connections with others attending the conference.  All attendees can earn Continuing Education Hours which can be applied to recertification of your professional designations.

Our Keynote Speaker for the Spring Conference is Edmund Zagorian, Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Arkestro. 

Also presenting:

  • Supply Chain Finance - Christal Adkins, Director, Digital Experience- Commercial, Marketing, Allegacy Federal Credit Union
  • Storytelling the Value of Procurement: Robert Wohlfarth, Director, Groves & Company and Michael Logan, Director of Procurement Services, UNC-Greensboro
  • Understanding INCOTERMS and Tariff implications: Chris Beckwith, Trade Compliance Manager, Expeditors
  • The annual Student Case Competion presentations will be judged on Tuesday and the winning team announced during our afternoon session

In parallel with the thought leadership sessions, make sure to get to know our exhibitors and partner sponsors and take time to update your professional headshots at our photo booth. We will have two surprise guests from UNC-Greensboro to welcome you and show the university’s school spirit! 

Conference Registration & Hotel Information

We are also excited to announce the add-on of a Monday morning Power Session led by Lisa Westgate, CEO of LN Westgate, this 2.5 hour session will cover Tier 2 Suppliers and associated risk mitigation. The cost for this separate session is $50 and you can register here.

What a full and fun two days you’ll have! Please register at https://cv.ismworld.org soon to secure your spot!

We can’t wait to see you in Greensboro!

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