ISM-Atlanta, Inc.

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

Atlanta's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Atlanta, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®. ISM—Atlanta is recognized as the leading organization in our area for the support of purchasing and materials management professionalism.

ISM—Atlanta, Inc. is a non-profit organization that focuses on the highest level of excellence in the procurement and supply management professions. Within the Atlanta Chapter, we promote leadership in Ethics, Professionalism, Education, Research, and Networking as our core tenets. In support of these endeavors, our chapter has membership meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today's professionals as well as creating networking opportunities.

 

Upcoming Events

December

04

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

ISM Member Community Speed Networking

Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!

Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.

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March

05

2026

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

ISM Member Community Speed Networking

Are you ready to expand your network and make meaningful connections? Our virtual speed networking event is the perfect opportunity to meet new people within our growing membership community. In just one hour, you'll have the chance to engage in dynamic, one-on-one conversations with fellow members, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships. Whether you're looking to collaborate, share insights, or simply make new friends, this is your networking power hour!

Don't miss out on this fun and interactive experience. Come prepared to connect, converse, and create lasting connections.

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April

26-28

2026

EVENT

ISM World 2026

The ISM World experience gives you the opportunity to be face-to-face with thought leaders, peers and suppliers and have dedicated time to build your network and expand your knowledge on critical topics impacting the supply management profession. Get inspired by amazing keynotes, interact in engaging breakout sessions and have fun swapping supply chain “wins” (and war stories) in a variety of attendee celebrations and small group experiences.

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Your membership in ISM will provide a powerful path to stay connected, engaged, and up-to-date with everything happening in supply management. Serious procurement and supply chain professionals are dedicated to staying in the know about their profession and staying at the top of their game. An ISM membership will provide you with that and more.

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ISM—Atlanta, Inc. is a non-profit organization that focuses on the highest level of excellence in the procurement and supply management professions.  Within the Atlanta Chapter, we promote leadership in Ethics, Professionalism, Education, Research, and Networking as our core tenets.  In support of these endeavors, our chapter has membership meetings where we discuss topics relevant to today's professionals as well as creating networking opportunities. 

ISM—Atlanta offers certification courses for professionals to earn Certified Professional in Supply Management® (CPSM®) and Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity® (CPSD™).  These courses help attendees prepare to pass each section of the exam.  Each certification broadens your competencies in supply management.

Not a member of ISM—Atlanta?  Please join us and please consider this a personal invitation from myself and the board to join as a member.  Becoming a member offers many benefits at the local and global level.  Members can find many options to help become leaders of their careers.

If you are still exploring what ISM is about and what it may mean to you, please join us as a guest to discover for yourself the value of membership.  We'd love to see you on-line or in person!

If you need more information, please contact the office via email at info@ism-atlanta.org or call me directly at 678.640.4230.

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Supply Management News & Reports

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ISM-Atlanta, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia
678.640.4230
info@ism-atlanta.org
Institute for Supply Management
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