ISM-Nebraska, Inc.
A Chapter of the Institute for Supply Management working together to advance the profession of supply management.
Nebraska's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals
ISM—Nebraska, Inc. is a local chapter of Institute for Supply Management®.
ISM—Nebraska members are employed by manufacturing, educational institutes, medical, public power, transportation and service industries. We want to provide information to our members to give them the tools and answers they need to help them with their jobs. ISM—Nebraska and ISM both provide critical economic forecasting trends, as well as strategic information, not available from other sources.
Upcoming Events
June
19
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Inventory and Supply Management: Opportunities Just Waiting to Happen

Inventory and Supply Management: Opportunities Just Waiting to Happen
Join us for an insightful webinar that will delve into the profound impact of inventory on every facet of your organization. Discover how supply management seamlessly integrates with inventory management to unlock significant cost reduction opportunities. Learn to identify hidden costs and explore methods like cross-docking to minimize inventory handling. Participants will gain hands-on experience with inventory performance metrics formulas and practice using key metrics to evaluate inventory performance. Don't miss this chance to enhance your understanding and drive efficiency in your organization. Register now to uncover the opportunities that await!
July
15
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Camouflaged Challenges in Relational Contracting: How to Best Prepare

Camouflaged Challenges in Relational Contracting: How to Best Prepare
Join us for an insightful virtual webinar on relational contracting, where we will explore how this innovative approach can generate value beyond mere cost savings. As certified coaches, our speakers have guided numerous companies through the process of establishing successful business relationships.
During this webinar, you will:
- Understand the common challenges and obstacles experienced during the relational contract development process. Despite its many successes, relational contracting often presents challenges that are not easily detected. These camouflaged issues, if left unaddressed, can lead to significant problems.
- Gain awareness on how to prepare well before the start of the relational contracting development process. We will share practical insights and tangible tools to help you recognize and manage potential challenges along the way.
- Gain insights on potential solutions to common challenges. In our speaker's recently published book, we delve into these challenges through real-life case studies and provide effective solutions.
- Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of relational contracting and ensure your business relationships thrive. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and enhance your approach to relational contracting.
July
17
2025
MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only
Quarterly State of Risk Update

Quarterly State of Risk Update
Join the executive leaders from ISM and Resilinc as they come together as part of a quarterly series to discuss the latest and emerging risks and disruptions impacting global supply chains. ISM CEO Tom Derry and Resilinc CEO Kamal Ahluwalia will also provide insights based on respective data and research from both organizations.
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