ASCM Inland Empire Chapter

09/22/2026

🍂 Autumn Equinox

A new season is a good reminder: demand changes, customer expectations shift and supply chains need to stay nimble.

Fall can bring new buying patterns, year-end planning pressures, seasonal inventory needs, transportation constraints and tighter service expectations.

The companies that stay ahead are the ones that plan early, watch demand signals and adapt before small changes become big disruptions.

What is one fall planning priority your team is focused on - forecasting, inventory, capacity, suppliers or logistics?

09/21/2026

🔥 Supply chain is a hot profession and the skills bar keeps rising.

Companies need professionals who can think across the business, understand data, manage complexity and make better decisions under pressure.

That is why certifications matter. They show commitment, credibility and a deeper understanding of how supply chains work.

Whether you are looking at CPIM, CSCP, CLTD or CTSC, ASCM Inland Empire can help you take the next step.

Don’t wait for your next career move to start preparing for it. Explore ASCM-IE classes and certification options today. https://inlandsouthernca.ascm.org/education

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09/16/2026

📍 CHAINge is this month - and it is right in our backyard.

ASCM’s CHAINge: North America 2026 is coming to Long Beach, Sept. 28–30, and ASCM Inland Empire board members will be there.

For Southern California supply chain professionals, this is a major opportunity to access ideas, education and connections without traveling across the country.

Come learn, connect and bring back practical insights for your team.

If you are attending, let us know so we can connect. And if you have not registered yet, now is the time.

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

09/14/2026

The right supply chain connection can change your career.

ASCM Inland Empire brings together professionals across planning, procurement, logistics, manufacturing, operations and leadership - people who understand the challenges, opportunities and pace of change in this profession.

Networking is not just about exchanging business cards. It is about learning from peers, finding mentors, hearing what other companies are doing and building relationships that can open doors.

Make this the year you get more connected. Become part of ASCM-IE and start building your local supply chain network.

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09/11/2026

Patriot Day

It's been 25 years, and yet we all remember where we were on September 11.

In that moment, everything stopped. And little did we know how much the world around us would change - from physical security and emergency preparedness to cybersecurity, global risk, transportation protocols and supply chain resilience.

Today is a day to remember those we lost, honor those who served and reflect on the importance of preparedness, vigilance and community.

Take a moment today to remember, reflect and appreciate what matters most.

09/09/2026

ASCM-IE Classes for Companies

📚 Build supply chain capability inside your company.

Supply chain talent is in demand and companies that invest in their teams will be better prepared to compete.

ASCM Inland Empire can provide practical supply chain training for your company onsite at your facility or live online, including certification-focused and customized learning options.

Your team can aquire CPIM, CSCP, CLTD and CTSC certifications to build stronger skills in areas such as:
• Planning
• Logistics
• Operations
• Inventory
• End-to-end supply chain

Our instructors bring real-world supply chain experience, so the learning connects directly to the work your people do every day.

Want to explore a class for your company? Send us your team size, goals and timing and we’ll help propose a plan.

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09/09/2026

ASCM-IE Classes for Companies

📚 Build supply chain capability inside your company.

Supply chain talent is in demand, and companies that invest in their teams will be better prepared to compete.

ASCM Inland Empire can provide practical supply chain training for your company on-site at your facility or live online, including certification-focused and customized learning options.

Your team can acquire CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and CTSC certifications to build stronger skills in areas such as:
• Planning
• Logistics
• Operations
• Inventory
• End-to-end supply chain

Our instructors bring real-world supply chain experience, so the learning connects directly to the work your people do every day.

Want to explore a class for your company? Send us your team size, goals, and timing, and we’ll help propose a plan.

📩 [email protected]
https://inlandsouthernca.ascm.org/education

09/07/2026

Labor Day

Supply chains never really rest.

Behind every product, shipment, order, production schedule and customer commitment are professionals keeping things moving: planners, buyers, warehouse teams, logistics partners, operations leaders, manufacturers and more.

Today, we recognize the people whose work keeps businesses running and communities supplied.

Here’s to the supply chain professionals who plan, adapt, solve and deliver...every single day.

09/03/2026

🎥 Supply Chain Byte: AI - From Insights to Ex*****on

AI is moving from insights to ex*****on in the supply chain.

In this Supply Chain Byte, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM Inland Empire and President of LMA Consulting Group, shares a quick look at how AI is no longer limited to analysis and reporting. It is increasingly being embedded into real supply chain operations.

Examples include AI workers supporting appointment handling, AI being integrated into production and work-order processes and agentic AI being deployed across supply chain applications.

For supply chain professionals, this creates tremendous opportunity - but only if the foundation is ready.

Before AI can support better ex*****on, organizations need:
• Good data
• Good processes
• Integrated systems
• Clear guardrails

Otherwise, “garbage in, garbage out” can quickly become a much bigger problem.

Watch the video and ask: Is your supply chain ready for AI-enabled ex*****on?

Want to stay current as supply chain technology evolves? Join ASCM Inland Empire and connect with professionals who are learning, adapting and leading through change. Email us at: [email protected].

08/24/2026

💻 Supply Chain Chat: Modern ERP Systems

Many supply chain professionals work in ERP systems every day - but understanding how those systems are evolving can help you see how your role, your department and your decisions fit into the bigger picture.

In this Supply Chain Chat, Lisa Anderson, President of ASCM Inland Empire and President of LMA Consulting Group, talks with David Ogilvie, Founder of Ogilvie, about modern ERP systems and how AI, cloud technology and specialized applications are changing the way companies manage operations.

They discuss:
🔹 how ERP systems are evolving
🔹 the growing role of AI in business systems
🔹 why best-of-breed software add-ons can make sense
🔹 the importance of integration over replacement
🔹 why ERP decisions require understanding the business, not just the software

The best ERP strategy is not about buying more technology. It is about using the right technology to support better decisions, better ex*****on and better business results.

Watch the chat and ask: Do you understand how your role contributes to your company’s digital foundation?

Want your team to build stronger supply chain capability? ASCM-IE can provide training onsite or live online.

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👉 https://youtu.be/0JaDXvbf0xE

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