ASCM Inland Empire Chapter

📍 ASCM-IE is heading to CHAINge - are you?

Several ASCM Inland Empire board members will be attending CHAINge: North America 2026 in Long Beach - September 28 - 30, and we are looking forward to connecting with supply chain professionals from across Southern California and beyond.

This is a great opportunity to:
🔹 hear what’s next in supply chain
🔹 bring back practical ideas for your company
🔹 connect with ASCM members and industry peers
🔹 strengthen your professional network close to home

If you’re attending, DM us and let us know - we’d love to connect.

And if you want to be part of the ASCM-IE group, use this link to order the polo shirt we’ll be wearing at the conference: https://inlandsouthernca.ascm.org/polo-shirt-order-form. Order deadline is Aug 15.

Watch for details on a special ASCM-IE event at CHAINge - more to come.

👉 CHAINge info/register: https://na.chainge.events/website/89634/

🌍 Supply Chain Chat: An E.U. Supply Chain Perspective

If your company operates internationally - or relies on global suppliers, customers or materials - it’s not enough to understand your side of the supply chain. You need to understand how other regions are adapting, transforming and making decisions.

In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM Inland Empire and President of LMA Consulting Group, talks with Patrick Daly, Founder and Managing Director of Alba Consulting, about what supply chain looks like from a European perspective.

They discuss:
🔹 The U.S.–E.U. trade agreement
🔹 The impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and conflict in Iran
🔹 Europe’s energy challenges
🔹 How manufacturers are adapting across Europe
🔹 Why companies are moving beyond reshoring and nearshoring toward “rightshoring”
🔹 Ireland’s growing role in pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing and U.S.–European business

The key takeaway: supply chain regionalization is affecting every company differently. What works in one region may not work in another and professionals who understand those differences will be better prepared to support strategy, reduce risk and identify opportunity.

Watch the conversation and ask: How well do you understand the regional forces shaping your supply chain?

Want to stay informed and continue building your supply chain knowledge? Join ASCM Inland Empire and connect with professionals who are learning, adapting and leading through change.

👉 https://youtu.be/kK07GlJRIvs

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📍 The supply chain conversation is coming to Long Beach.

ASCM’s CHAINge: North America 2026 is happening Sept. 29–30 at the Long Beach Convention Center - and for Southern California supply chain professionals, this is an opportunity that is close, relevant and worth prioritizing.

Why attend?

Because supply chains are changing fast — technology, sourcing, planning, talent, risk and resilience are all evolving at the same time. CHAINge gives professionals and teams a chance to step out of the day-to-day, hear what’s next and bring back ideas that can strengthen performance.

Don’t wait until September feels “too close.” Start planning now.

👉 Learn more/register: https://na.chainge.events/website/89634/?&utm_source=blast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=conf_chainge_20260504

Join the ASCM-IE board members and represent our strong support of ASCM and supply chains. Order your polo for the conference today: https://inlandsouthernca.ascm.org/polo-shirt-order-form

Meet the People Behind ASCM-IE: Phil Elhai, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC

ASCM Inland Empire runs on the dedication of volunteers who give their time because they care about strengthening the supply chain profession.

Meet Phil Elhai, CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC.

In addition to his full-time role with General Atomics, Phil serves as an ASCM-IE instructor by night - helping professionals build the knowledge and confidence they need to grow in their careers.

That kind of commitment is what makes ASCM-IE special: experienced professionals giving back, sharing what they know and helping others move forward.

Join us in thanking Phil for his dedication to supply chain education and the ASCM-IE community.

🏆 Entrepreneurs drive the businesses that keep supply chains moving.

From manufacturers and logistics providers to distributors, service companies, and technology partners, the Inland Empire is full of entrepreneurs who are solving real problems and creating opportunity.

The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards are a chance to recognize those leaders.

Nominations are open through August 30, and the program culminates at the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Gala on November 12, 2026 at the Riverside Convention Center.

Think of the business owner, founder or entrepreneur who deserves recognition - and nominate them today.

👉 NOMINATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3StiA7I

⏳ Spirit Awards nominations close August 30.

Do you work with an Inland Empire entrepreneur who deserves to be recognized?

From manufacturing and distribution to logistics, services and technology, entrepreneurs help drive the businesses that keep supply chains moving.

The Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards celebrate leaders who show:
🔹 innovation
🔹 leadership
🔹 performance
🔹 character
🔹 entrepreneurial mindset and vision

Don’t let the deadline pass. Nominate an outstanding entrepreneur today.

👉 Nominate here: https://bit.ly/4bs0MAo

Meet the People Behind ASCM-IE: Tony Martinez, CPIM, CLTD, CIRM

ASCM Inland Empire is powered by volunteers who are passionate about supply chain - and committed to helping the next generation see what this profession can offer.

Meet Tony Martinez, CPIM, CLTD, CIRM.

Tony plays an important role in connecting with schools and supporting students interested in supply chain management. That outreach matters because the future of supply chain depends on building awareness, creating pathways and helping students understand the opportunities ahead.

From classrooms to industry connections, Tony helps keep the supply chain talent pipeline moving.

Join us in thanking Tony for supporting students, education and the future of the supply chain profession.

☀️ Summer is a great time to regroup - and recharge your supply chain knowledge.

If your schedule slows down even a little, use the time to catch up on insights that can help you think differently, plan smarter and stay current.

ASCM Inland Empire has hosted a variety of webinars featuring supply chain leaders and industry experts on topics that are still highly relevant today -from AI and workforce trends to reshoring, supplier challenges, planning and operational resilience.

Take a learning break this summer. Watch a webinar (no charge), share it with your team and bring one new idea back to your work.

🎥 Check out the ASCM-IE webinar library here: https://inlandsouthernca.ascm.org/webinars

Webinar Archives - ASCM Inland Empire Chapter Please choose from the webinar series of your choice below. Reshaping Supply Chains with Technology Webinar Series Adapting Supply Chains in 2025 Webinar Series Global Dynamics: Navigating Supply Chain Shifts 2024 Webinar Series Emerging with Supply Chain Strength 2021- 2022 Webinar Series Navigatin...