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Charlotte's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals

ISM—Charlotte has served Procurement and Materials management professionals and organizations in North and South Carolina for the past decade. ISM—Charlotte is a not-for-profit educational association that offers supply chain skills enhancement and career growth opportunities through seminars, workshops, networking, and tours specifically geared toward the ever-changing environment of procurement, materials management, logistics, and planning.

October

20 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

State of Risk: From Global Disruption to Supply Chain Cost Impact

Geopolitical instability, energy market volatility and shifting commodity prices are creating new layers of risk for supply chain professionals. Join us for our popular State of Risk, an exclusive member webinar designed to move beyond the headlines and help you understand what these developments could mean for your organization.

Greg Brew from Eurasia Group will provide a high-level view of the evolving Middle East landscape, global energy markets and other macro trends shaping supply chain risk. Eurasia Group’s potential speakers bring deep expertise in geopolitical risk, energy markets, Iran and the forces affecting global resource supply chains. Then, Tom Bundgaard, Vice President of Price Forecasting at Expana, will translate those broader developments into practical intelligence, using specific commodity cost examples and forecasts to illustrate where supply chain impacts may emerge.

Online

Gregory Brew, Tom Bundgaard

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October

21 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online

Megan Hays

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November

18 2026

MEMBER WEBINAR

Member Only

Member Orientation

This webinar provides knowledge regarding the many benefits that come with being a part of the ISM community. Join us and learn about the essential tools, vibrant community, and exceptional learning that enhances your professional development. You'll also gain insight into the array of programs, services, and resources that are available to you through your membership.

Online

Megan Hays

Register Now Group Registration

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October 6, 2026

ISM® PMI® Reports Roundup: September Services

October 6, 2026

AI-Driven Spend Analytics: From Visibility to Verified Value

October 1, 2026

ISM® PMI® Reports Roundup: September Manufacturing

September 29, 2026

AI Doesn’t Run the Supply Chain, Decisions Do

Message from the President

On behalf of ISM—Charlotte, Inc., welcome and thank you for visiting!

ISM—Charlotte is a non-profit organization run by cross-industry supply chain volunteer and focused on advanced education, professional development, and networking for everyone. Our chapter has a monthly board of directors and Chapter meetings where we discuss various current topics relevant to providing support to our members and networking opportunities to everyone.

ISM membership offer numerous benefits at the local and global levels to help you advance in your career, excel in your current role, and attain desired leadership positions. There are also frequently Board volunteer opportunities available as well. Please reach out to us to learn more.

If you are interested in earning CPSM®, CPSD® or APSM®, ISM offers courses to assist you in achieving your goal. Professional certifications are great tools to have for those just starting a career and for those looking to move up to the next level.

Visit us often, as we frequently offer educational, networking, and discussion topics with subject matter experts and industry leaders. These opportunities allow each of us to stay up to date on all aspects of the supply chain.

If you need more information, please reach out to me or any member of the Board and staff. We look forward to seeing you online or in person at upcoming events.

Arun Suryawanshi, MBA
President, ISM—Charlotte, Inc.
ismcharlotteaffiliate@gmail.com

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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.

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

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Your Next Step Starts at ISM World

Join peers from across the profession for practical insights, meaningful connections and career growth.

Whether you're building foundational knowledge, expanding your expertise or leading organizational transformation, ISM World 2027 meets you where you are in your career and helps you move forward with confidence. Career-stage learning tracks help you focus on what matters most to you, while hands-on AI applications and real-world case studies deliver practical value you can bring back to your organization. Join the ISM community in Washington, D.C., May 16-18, 2027, and take the next step in your professional journey.

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