Institute for Supply Management

ICYMI 👁️ What does VLM stand for?

Not virtual language model. Not video language model. Vision language model.

That distinction matters because AI is moving beyond text and into the physical world. In manufacturing and supply chains, VLMs can analyze images and video, understand 3-D environments, inspect parts, identify defects and even guide workers through repairs in real time.

According to GridRaster’s Dijam Panigrahi, VLMs are already helping robots make autonomous quality decisions on factory floors. The bigger story is that AI’s next frontier isn’t just generating text — it’s seeing, reasoning and acting in real-world industrial environments.

Read how VLMs could reshape manufacturing, warehousing, inspection and human-robot collaboration. 👇
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You’re ready to lead transformation, and earning your Leadership and Transformation in Supply Management credential is a key step forward.

This Guided Learning course gives you the structure, insight, and support you need to prepare with confidence. Designed for your busy schedule, it helps you build the advanced capabilities required to lead change and make a measurable impact.

📅 October 12 – November 9 | Guided Learning | Live Online
🎓 Earn 10 CEHs

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Turn Up the Heat on Your Supply Chain Career

This summer, don’t just take a break, make a breakthrough.

You’ve gotten this far with your knowledge and determination, but are going to need additional learnings, tools, and connections to take the next steps in your career. Gain in-demand skills and move your career forward, all while enjoying the season, with ISM’s Summer of Learning.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your sourcing strategies, master contract management, or build leadership capabilities, ISM’s expert-led certificates are designed to deliver practical knowledge you can apply immediately. The ISM Summer of Learning promotion ends August 27, 2026. Use promo code SUMMERCERT26.

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