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23 2025

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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.

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07 2025

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ISM-Pittsburgh 7th Annual Women Who Lead Conferenc

Register to attend and learn from dynamic, energetic and engaging individuals who will speak on their personal and professional challenges, opportunities and successes in the world of procurement and beyond. You will learn from a diverse slate of presenters who will educate, transform, inspire, and champion all attendees. Join us for this unique event curated for women and beneficial to all.

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18 2025

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Accelerating AI in Industry: From Machine Learning to Agentic Intelligence

Explore the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact across industries. This webinar will delve into the progression from traditional machine learning to generative AI and the emerging frontier of agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of goal-directed behavior. Learn how these technologies are reshaping operations, decision-making, and innovation.

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Understand the distinctions between machine learning, generative AI, and agentic AI.
Evaluate the strategic implications of adopting advanced AI systems.
Explore future trends and ethical considerations in autonomous AI deployment.

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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.

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.

We hope to see you at the ISM World Conference here in Orlando!

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Overcoming Supplier Data Challenges to Build a Data Dynasty

October 21, 2025

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This is the fourth article in a series that covers common downfalls that procurement organizations make with data, as well as how organizations develop a winning data strategy.
Tariffs and Logistics: Implications, Strategies and Peak Season

October 21, 2025

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Larry Parker Jr., Ph.D., department chair of supply chain and logistics at the Dr. Wallace Boston School of Business at the American Public University System, discusses the current trade environment

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

East Tennessee's Leading Supply Chain Management Professionals - CHAPTER

CHAPTER - Come join us at our next meeting.

Upcoming Events

October

23

2025

Member Orientation

November

07

2025

ISM-Pittsburgh 7th Annual Women Who Lead Conferenc

November

18

2025

Accelerating AI in Industry: From Machine Learning to Agentic Intelligence

Welcome from the President

Overcoming Supplier Data Challenges to Build a Data Dynasty

Tariffs and Logistics: Implications, Strategies and Peak Season

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