ISM-Florida First Coast
Our President is looking for anyone interested in joining our Board of Directors. We have several open positions with your name on it. As a member of the Board of Directors you will get an opportunity to help us create high level program offerings for our membership. If you are interested you can begin the process by sending an email to Info@ismffc.org
What is ISM-Florida First Coast
ISM-Florida First Coast is a not-for-profit affiliate of the national organization, the Institute for Supply Management that seeks to promote the Supply Management profession and assist purchasing processionals as they move toward the highest levels of professional performance.
ISM learning and BEYOND!
ISM produces exemplary supply management conferences, seminars, webinars and events globally. ISM members have access to the best and brightest thinkers on the planet, CEU Hours, and more. ISM has generated positive learning outcomes for more than 100 years! For members, you learn more about eLearning with ISM.
ISM Membership
ISM membership helps you and your company excel in the most competitive industry in the world. Join our network of over 50,000 supply management professionals and get the tools you and your organization need to advance and perform at each stage of your career. Click below to learn about the different types of Membership and their benefits.
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ISM is......
ISM defines Supply Management as the identification, acquisition, access, positioning, management of resources and related capabilities the organization needs or potentially needs in the attainment of its strategic objectives.
Any person interested in the supply management field shall be eligible to be a Professional Plus member of an Affiliated Association provided that such person does not solicit business on behalf of such person or his or her employer during meetings of any ISM activity, including without limitation, meetings of Affiliated Associations (including chapters) ISM Committees and ISM Groups and Forums Take a look at local Procurement job openings in Jacksonville and in Gainesville.
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NOVEMBER PROGRAM MEETING |
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MANAGING THE NEW PROCUREMENT ENVIRONMENT DATE: Thursday December 12th TIME: 11:15 - 1:00 pm LOCATION: Omni Jacksonville Hotel - Pensacola Room 245 Water St Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 355-6664 SUBJECT: Managing in the New Procurement Environment This workshop will address the strategies procurement professionals, and leaders must take in an environment of shrinking budgets, reorganizations, and limited resources. Real-world information will be shared on how to maintain, and if necessary, grow a dynamic procurement department that offers implementable solutions that are measurable and scalable. The session will cover doing more with less, communicating during changes, and sustaining morale and focus. Procurement managers and professionals can leverage the changes and make a positive impact by doing the following. 1. Seek and develop creative solutions to executive problems (without being asked). 2. Communicate via internal and external media outlets and minimize misinformation. 3. Increase team building and other incentives to stay motivated and focused. Program Agenda Date - Thursday December 12th Time - 11:15 - 1:00 pm Networking - 11:15 - 11:25 Opening remarks - 11:25 - 11:35 Presentation - 11:35 - 12:50 Closing Remarks 12:50 - 1:00
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Upcoming Events
- INSTITUTE OF SUPPLY CHAIN ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN BOSTON, MA - Sun, Apr 26 – Wed, Apr 29, 2020
For more information click here Future Events
CPSM TRAINING
Ready for a professional procurement & supply management certification from the Institute for Supply Management?
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Get Started Now…Let ISM Florida First Coast Help!
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Be ACTIVE with your ISM Affiliate
Our Affiliate started this 2018-2019 year with newly elected Board Members. Please take a moment to say Hello during our next monthly meeting.
If you would like to assist the Board with planning up coming Program Meetings, charity events or share new ideas, please reach out to one of the Board members with your interest.
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