Lunch & Learn Webinars

 

December 9th - Ready, Set, Go! Talent Transformations for 2026

January - 20th - Supply Chain 2026 Outlooks & Trends 

February 17th - TBA

 

Upcoming Breakfast Meeting

January 7th - Canisius University

 

Upcoming Membership Meetings

Rochester Area:

March 11, 2026 – General Dinner Meeting

Buffalo Area:

January 28, 2025 – Social Networking event at  Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel (registration will be posted soon)

February 2026 – Niagara University Educational Outreach event

April 15, 2026 – General Dinner Meeting

June 5, 2026 – Golf Outing 

Upcoming Events

December

09

2025

Chapter Webinar

ISM-Western New York: Ready, Set, Go! Talent Transformations for 2026

Developing your team to perform at the highest level can be tricky with workforce changes driven by multiple factors. Without a robust development strategy, your business can be hurt financially, and opportunities can be lost for both individuals and businesses. This talk is a modern approach to rapid skill building, development for results in any organization – all on one site, working from home, multi-site, or hybrid. The unique factors presented form a framework for transforming you, your team, and your business.

• Categories of supply chain skills

• Tackling challenges in employee development

• Building a framework for employee learning/development

• Creating a Learning organization & culture

Sponsor: 530 ISM—Western New York, Inc.
Online
Jane E Tierney, CPSM, CPSD

December

11

2025

MEMBER WEBINAR
Member Only

Harnessing AI to Deliver a Greener Supply Chain

In today’s fast-evolving manufacturing landscape, sustainability is no longer a side initiative — it’s a competitive advantage. From carbon reporting pressures to material efficiency goals, suppliers now sit at the center of every company’s green transformation. Yet, building and scaling an effective supplier sustainability program can be time-consuming and complex.

This session will explore how leading companies are using AI to engage suppliers, uncover high-ROI cost reduction projects, and accelerate progress across all sustainability targets — from emissions, waste, and energy to biodiversity and beyond. We’ll show how AI can help teams move from data overload to decisive action — building a more resilient, profitable, and greener supply chain in minutes, not months.

This action-based workshop will guide participants through creating a tailored 30-day action plan to operationalize a turnkey supplier sustainability program. Attendees will also receive a list of 50+ sustainability project ideas proven to reduce costs while advancing 3–5 key sustainability targets.

You'll Learn:

  • Why carrots work better than sticks when motivating suppliers to deliver sustainability results
  • What leading companies are doing to empower suppliers with tools and training that drive measurable impact
  • How to build a customized supplier sustainability program and launch joint projects that cut costs and advance multiple sustainability goals

  • Online

    December

    18

    2025

    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