ISM-Nashville, Inc.

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

Nashville's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals 

ISM—Nashville, Inc. is recognized throughout Nashville and the surrounding areas as the leading organization for the support of purchasing and supply management professionals. We are committed to leading profession through our standards of excellence, research, and education. Currently, ISM—Nashville is comprised of members from over 30 different industries from food and beverage, printing and publishing to chemicals, transportation, financial services and more. We are committed to leading the supply management profession through our high standards of excellence, continued research, and dedication to education and professional development.

Chapter Meetings & Events

ISM—Nashville strives to provide relevant content to help professionals grow in their careers. Please visit our Chapter Meetings & Events page for more event information!

Upcoming Events

June

19

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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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!

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July

15

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
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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.

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July

17

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

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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Highlights from the President

At ISM—Nashville, we strive to be the leading provider of supply management development, training, support and networking opportunities to meet the current and future needs of businesses in Middle Tennessee.

These needs are exemplified by our mission objectives:

      1. The ongoing professional development of our membership through educational and networking opportunities.

      2. Advancement of the procurement and supply management profession through the encouragement of effective and ethical strategies and practices.

      3. Recognition for ISM-Nashville members through the professional certification credential programs offered through Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®).

      4. Support for the ISM—Nashville general membership through chapter-related volunteer opportunities.

It is our vision that ISM—Nashville becomes the leading provider of supply management professional services for Middle Tennessee. In addition, we strive for ISM—Nashville to be recognized for excellence in supply management education, technical support, and professional networking activities.

We welcome you to come join us at a future event or contact us to learn more about our organization!

Supply Management News & Reports

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ISM World 2025: Trade Compliance and ‘Staying Out of the Headlines’

June 01, 2025
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  • It’s important for procurement organizations to have visibility into trading partners and where their products originate, lest they inadvertently source from a sanctioned entity. “A supplier might say that a product originated in a country that isn’t under the influence of China,” MacCallum said. “A company find out otherwise on the other end, when the shipment gets detained by (U.S. Customs and Border Protection).”

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Unlock AI for Smarter Supply Chain Decisions

The AI Playbook for Supply Chain Professionals is your practical guide to using AI to drive smarter decisions. From supplier negotiations to risk management, this on-demand toolkit offers real-world examples, ready-to-use prompts, and expert strategies tailored to the profession. Learn how to apply AI confidently and effectively-no technical background required.

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Join ISM

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.

More than 100 years of experience speaks for itself – ISM can help you succeed. It's our mission.

Become A Member

Join the Report On Business®  Survey Panel

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
  • Earn Continuing Education Hours

Click the link below to submit your information and someone will reach out to connect for a quick virtual call!

Join the Survey Panel