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.

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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.

Blind Spots: Uncovering Hidden Risks in Modern Logistics

Complex and often invisible risks are reshaping the transportation and logistics landscape—leaving supply chain leaders exposed to costly, fast-moving threats.

In this virtual session, industry trailblazer LeAnne Coulter, CEO & Founder of BlueWave Supply Chain and former executive leader at Penske Logistics and Schneider National, will uncover the hidden vulnerabilities many organizations overlook. From freight fraud and emerging theft rings to skyrocketing carrier insurance costs, nuclear verdicts, regulatory pitfalls, and contract blind spots, attendees will learn how unseen weaknesses in their logistics networks can escalate into major organizational liabilities. Drawing from three decades of hands-on leadership transforming global transportation networks, LeAnne will highlight actionable strategies for risk mitigation, visibility enhancement, compliance alignment, and multi-tier supplier monitoring.

This engaging session equips procurement and supply management professionals with the practical tools needed to strengthen resilience, protect their operations, and stay ahead of rising uncertainty.