ISM-Central Florida, Inc.

A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.


Central Florida's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals 

ISM—Central Florida is committed to the professional development of supply management practitioners through education and networking opportunities. Chapter membership represents a variety of sectors including hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, and government.  You are invited to connect and network with your local supply chain colleagues through ISM—Central Florida’s networking and education events, and plant tours.

Upcoming Events

September

28

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey $1B Best Practice Series: Controlling Costs with Governance

In our 3rd program in the $1B Best Practice Series, JT Taylor, CLO of Epicor will speak on controlling costs with governance.
Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 265 ISM—Atlanta, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 165 ISM—Denver, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc., 605 ISM—South Florida, Inc.
Online
James Taylor

October

10

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Navigating and Leveraging ISM® Certifications

Join expert and instructor from ISM, Jim Fleming, CPSM, CPSD, as he discusses preparing for and successfully navigating the CPSM®, CPSD™ and APSM™ certifications.
Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 265 ISM—Atlanta, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 065 ISM—Charlotte, 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 165 ISM—Denver, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc., 605 ISM—South Florida, Inc.
Online
James Fleming, CPSM, CPSD

October

11

2023

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Voice of Supply Chain with Joanna Martinez

Please join us for our October Voice of Supply Chain featuring Joanna Martinez, Advisor, Speaker & Author, Supply Chain Advisors, LLC our host Sarah Scudder, Chief Marketing Officer, SourceDay.
Sponsor: 020 ISM—Arizona, Inc., 265 ISM—Atlanta, Inc., 060 ISM—Carolinas-Virginia, Inc., 070 ISM—Central Florida, Inc., 065 ISM—Charlotte, 150 ISM—Dallas, Inc., 165 ISM—Denver, Inc., 670 ISM—Eastern Virginia, Inc., 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc., 530 ISM—Rochester, Inc., 563 ISM—San Fernando Valley, Inc., 605 ISM—South Florida, Inc.
Online
Joanna Martinez, Sarah Scudder

The Path to ISM—Central Florida Revitalization is Underway!

It has been a few months since my last message and we are making some progress. You will soon see some new announcements about events and educational opportunities that we are offering to our members. Timing and effort are everything – and we are trying to be creative in our planning. We have been closely engaged with the Board of Directors for ASCM Space Coast. They are in the same boat as we are and we are collaborating to plan joint events across Central Florida from the Space Coast to Tampa. I’m sure you can imagine the challenges we face while planning and making sure we have great turnouts that members are interested in. So, I ask that you please be patient as we make these arrangements, as I’m sure you find these fun and enjoyable.

In the meantime, we are also working on sending out a survey to gain an understanding of what you, our members, are interested in getting from your ISM—CF membership. We want to make sure that you are getting what you want/need to continue to enhance your professional growth. When you see the survey, please take a few moments to respond – it’s the only way we can make sure we serve YOU.

As a reminder, here are your current ISM—Central Florida Board Members. As you can see, we still have some open positions. Please feel free to reach out to this group should you be interested in helping us revitalize the chapter and make us the best chapter in ISM!

  • President - Traci Nichols (Beltrees Consulting)
  • Vice President - Andy Singer (The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society)
  • Treasurer - Chet Taff (Beltrees Consulting)
  • Director, Marketing & Communications - David Billingsley (City of Orlando)
  • Director, Membership – Ellery Triche (Envista)
  • Co-Directors, Education – Andy Singer (Temporary) & Ernie Hernandez (Primo Water North America)
  • Director, Professional Development - OPEN
  • Secretary -OPEN

Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming announcements about events, networking, and educational webinars, as we are continuing to lock down the calendar. I look forward to seeing all of you soon!

~Traci L Nichols

Supply Management News & Reports

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September 12, 2023
Articles

In a new era of ‘competition between democracies and autocracies’ — one stamped by dramatic changes in geopolitics, technology, economics and environment — the complexity and consequences of military conflicts will greatly increase.

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