ISM-New Jersey, Inc.

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


Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

Welcome to the ISM—New Jersey, Inc. website that aligns your chapter benefits with ISM Global.  ISM—New Jersey was founded in 1955 as the Purchasing Agents Association of North Jersey and has a long tradition of service to the supply management profession. We strive to elevate and enhance the profession through quality education, networking and professional certification.

December 12th - IT Procurement Series:  Fundamentals of Tech Sourcing

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12th
🕒 Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Johnson & Johnson, 1 Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933
📌 Parking in Guest Lot  -    Room: WT101   

Upcoming Events

December

05

2024

Chapter Webinar

ISM-New Jersey Future-Proofing Your Supply Chain with Content and Process Automation

In this session we will focus on how professionals can leverage modern content and process automation strategies to future-proof their supply chain and overall operations. Speakers will dive into practical solutions, discuss the critical role of technology, and demonstrate how automation can significantly improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability.

Sponsor: 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc.
Online
Ken Kingery, Joe SaPereira
Registration Closed

December

10

2024

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Classification and COATs: Best Practices for Squeaky Clean Spend Data

We all think we know what bad data looks like, but what is it and what are the consequences?

I bet you never knew you needed a COAT for your data, but it will help protect you against all the dirty data that's around. Susan will share real-life examples of dirty data, and the consequences it has on the output, such as decision making, reporting, analytics, AI, and machine learning. She'll also share with you her COAT methodology to help prevent this, as well as learn how to make quick, accurate checks and changes to your own data in excel, regardless of your level of experience, and explain why data accuracy and maintenance is so important and implement best practices for this.

Takeaways:

  • The importance of data accuracy
  • The consequences of dirty data
  • How to ensure data accuracy
  • Make sure your data has its COAT on
  • How to spot check your data

Online

December

12

2024

Chapter Meeting

ISM-New Jersey IT Procurement Series: Fundamentals of IT Sourcing

Please join us for the first session in our "IT Procurement Series:  Fundamentals of IT Sourcing". 

In the two-hour training session, we will introduce participants to the fundamentals of IT procurement, focusing on key concepts, stakeholders, and the unique aspects of sourcing technology products and services. The session will be designed to cater to both new sourcing professionals and experienced individuals looking to transition into technology sourcing. Through a mix of lectures, exercises, and group discussions, participants will develop a clear understanding of the IT procurement lifecycle and how it connects to general procurement practices. 

Location: Johnson & Johnson, 1 Johnson and Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933

The program will be facilitated by David Johnson, Senior Director Global Sourcing - Software Category Transformation, News Corp.

• 4:00-4:30 PM - Networking/Reception

• 4:30-6:30 PM - Fundamentals of IT Sourcing Training

Sponsor: 410 ISM—New Jersey, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson WHQ
David Johnson

ISM—New Jersey Highlights

Our chapter hosts a variety of monthly webinars and in-person events.

Our signature events include:

  • Women & Leadership Conference
  • Supply Chain Innovation Day
  • Supplier Diversity Night
  • Crystal Awards

If you are interested in volunteering on one of our committees, please contact us.

Upcoming Events

Supply Management News & Reports

Extreme Makeover: Supply Chain Edition

November 12, 2024
Articles

From the environmental scan to securing stakeholder buy-in to measuring progress, building procurement operations from scratch is an exhaustive process that never ends.

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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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