ASCM Inland Empire Chapter

🦺 June is National Safety Month.

Safety is operational excellence - on the floor, in the warehouse, on the road and at the dock. Strong supply chains protect people and performance.

Pick one safety action to complete this week:
✅ Refresh a JHA / safety huddle topic
✅ Check PPE compliance + signage
✅ Review near-miss reporting and follow-through

What’s one safety practice your team is reinforcing this month?

🚢 If you rely on ports, this is required reading. The busiest U.S. gateways are still moving massive import volume - and when global conflict flares, the ripple effects can show up fast in capacity, schedules and lead times.

Here’s the Top 30 U.S. ports ranking:https://www.supplychain247.com/article/top-30-us-ports-import-volume-2025?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=news&oly_enc_id=2015D7564889H8G
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Use this as a planning checkpoint:
✅ confirm alternate routing options
✅ review supplier/forwarder contingency plans
✅ validate inventory buffers + lead-time assumptions
Comment: Which port(s) matter most to your supply chain?

🎥 Webinar Replay Spotlight: Eric Rose

If you’re thinking about how product innovation connects to supply chain performance, this session is a must-watch.

You’ll hear practical insights on how smart product decisions can impact:
• Lead times and manufacturability
• Sourcing and material availability
• Regionalization and automation readiness

Watch the replay here 👉 https://youtu.be/1v4fe8Rr7Ng

Then comment: What’s the #1 supply chain challenge you see when products move from concept to launch?

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Memorial Day

Today we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We’re grateful for their sacrifice and for the families who carry their legacy.

Take a moment of reflection today and if you’re attending a remembrance event or honoring someone personally, share a tribute in the comments.

🎥 Webinar Throwback: Finding Supply Chain Talent

Hiring and retaining great supply chain talent is still one of the biggest challenges - and opportunities - facing organizations today.

This replay features Lisa Anderson (ASCM Inland Empire / LMA Consulting) in conversation with Dave Porter, Supply Chain Executive and Recruiter with Orion Solutions Group, on the changing talent landscape.

They cover:
✅ Jobs in demand (and what’s shifting)
✅ How AI and automation are impacting roles and expectations
✅ What employers and candidates should anticipate
✅ What the future workforce needs may look like

Originally part of the Adapting Supply Chains in 2025 webinar series and still highly relevant in 2026.

Watch the replay here 👉 https://youtu.be/H1FdAX9jCm4

Then comment: What’s the hardest role to fill right now - planning, procurement, logistics, operations or analytics? And what are you doing to stand out as an employer?

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TURNING COMPLEXITY INTO CAPABILITY

SoCal supply chain pros: CHAINge is in our backyard.

📢 ASCM’s CHAINge (Sept 29–30 | Long Beach) is a major opportunity for our region - big ideas, real frameworks and the kind of connections that connect companies, elevate careers and strengthen teams.

No cross-country travel. No “maybe next year.” This one is close AND it’s worth it.

Save the dates now, and start the conversation at work: Who should attend from your team?

👉 Learn more / register: https://bit.ly/4ucfmmv

Armed Forces Day

Today we recognize and thank the men and women who currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Service requires readiness - and readiness depends on logistics, planning and ex*****on. We’re grateful for those who serve and for the teams that support them.

Join us in saying thank you. If you know someone serving, tag them (or share a message of appreciation).

In the ASCM Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2026 report - Trend #10: Climate & Circularity.

Sustainability is moving from values to operations - impacting materials, returns, compliance and customer expectations. Circularity is becoming a practical supply chain capability.

Where does circularity show up most for you: packaging, returns, materials, waste reduction or supplier requirements?
👉 Full report: https://bit.ly/491NEAI

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AI is moving fast, but the question hasn’t changed: how do you apply it in real operations (without hype)?

Here’s a replay from an ASCM Inland Empire webinar featuring Bruce Hoffman, Fractional CTO and Efficiency Expert at Optimize Pros, focused on real-world AI in manufacturing and supply chain.

Bruce covers:
✅ What AI is actually being used for today
✅ Use cases improving supply chain efficiency
✅ Practical guidance for small and mid-sized businesses
✅ Common challenges and how to work through them

Whether you lead operations, technology or strategy, this session is packed with actionable ideas you can apply now.

Watch the replay here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IOv8XKnbs4

Then comment: What’s the best “first AI win” for most teams - forecasting, inventory, scheduling, procurement or customer service?

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