ASCM San Diego Chapter

☀️ This weekend is the unofficial start of summer.

From any travel destination you may find yourself in over the coming months, spending just a few hours a week can brush up your key skills and prepare you for the next big step in your career.

✨Take 15% off our Instructor-led Workshops & Certificate Programs for a limited time!

🔗 Explore programs online: sandiego.ascm.org

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

This weekend we honor and remember the brave men and women who served our country. At ASCM San Diego we are proud to support our military and veteran community year round with discounted membership and event tickets.

As we kick off summer we also wanted to share everything we have coming up — because the learning and connecting does not stop! ☀️

Here is your ASCM San Diego summer lineup:
📚 Operations Management Basics — Starting This Summer!
Brand new to supply chain or looking to build your foundation before jumping into a certification? This 6 week instructor-led course covers everything from forecasting and inventory management to MRP and continuous improvement. Perfect for anyone starting out or working in a role that touches supply chain!
👉 Register at sandiego.ascm.org

🛁 June 24 — Watkins Wellness Facility Tour, Vista CA
Exclusive behind the scenes look at world class hot tub manufacturing! Only 15 spots available.
$5 members / $10 non-members

🎸 July 22 — Taylor Guitars Facility Tour, El Cajon CA
See how world famous guitars are made from start to finish! Details coming soon.
$5 members / $10 non-members

Whether you are just starting your supply chain journey or looking to level up this summer — we have something for you!

👉 Explore everything at sandiego.ascm.org

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸☀️

Ever wondered how a world class hot tub is made? 🛁

We are giving you an exclusive behind the scenes look at one of San Diego's most exciting manufacturers — and you are invited!

Join ASCM San Diego for an exclusive facility tour of Watkins Wellness in Vista, California — the world's leading manufacturer of hot tubs and aquatic fitness products including Hot Spring Spas, Caldera Spas, and Freeflow Spas sold in more than 70 countries worldwide!

Here is what you will see:
🏭 Their Thermoforming facility where every spa begins with their proprietary forming process
🔧 The full plumbing and electrical assembly lines from start to finish
✨ The final perfecting touches applied to every single unit before it ships
🛁 Their stunning Showroom featuring concept spas and units from their other plants!

This is manufacturing excellence up close — and it is happening right here in San Diego's backyard!
📅 Wednesday, June 24th
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Watkins Wellness, Vista, CA
👖 Full covered legs and closed toe shoes required
🥽 Goggles and ear plugs provided on site
💰 Members: $5
💰 Non-members: $10

Space is extremely limited to just 15 spots — first come first served!
👉 Register before spots are gone! https://apicssd.starchapter.com/meetinginfo.php?id=560

Is your supply chain cyber secure? 🔐

Cyber threats are evolving fast and supply chain and manufacturing organizations are increasingly in the crosshairs. Phishing, ransomware, vendor compromise — these are not just IT problems anymore. They are business-critical risks that can shut down your operations overnight.

Join us on Wednesday, May 20th for a FREE virtual webinar with the team from Empowered IT Solutions!

Here is what you will walk away with:

✔ Why supply chain organizations are top targets for cyberattacks
✔ The most common real-world threats and how they happen ✔ How employee awareness can be your strongest defense ✔ Essential protections every business should have in place ✔ Simple, practical steps you can take immediately to reduce risk

The best part? This session is designed to be practical, non-technical, and actionable. No jargon, no overwhelm — just clear and useful information you can apply right away.

Meet your speakers:
Maribel Hernandez — passionate about making cybersecurity simple and accessible for small to mid-sized businesses
Aaron Hernandez, COO — helps organizations stay protected, efficient, and prepared in an evolving threat landscape

📅 Wednesday, May 20th 🕛 12:00 PM PT 💻 Virtual via Zoom
🆓 Free for ASCM San Diego Members 💳 Small fee for non-members

👉 Register at the link in our bio — spots are limited!

Are you ready to level up your supply chain career? 🙌

Join us TOMORROW for a free virtual info session where we will walk you through everything the ASCM San Diego Chapter has to offer!

Here is what we will cover:
🎓 APICS Certifications — CPIM, CSCP, CLTD and more, with both instructor-led and self-study options
📜 ASCM Certificate Programs — focused skills-based training in planning, logistics, and supply chain transformation
🤝 Membership benefits — exclusive resources, content, and a powerful network of supply chain professionals
🌱 Special Interest Groups — Sustainability, AI, Logistics, Community Service and more
📅 Upcoming events — virtual and in-person opportunities to learn, network, and grow

Whether you are brand new to supply chain or a seasoned professional looking for your next step — this session is for you.

And the best part? It is completely FREE for everyone!
💻 Virtual
📅 Tuesday, May 12th
🆓 Free for members AND non-members
👉 Register at the link in our bio — we hope to see you there!

Happy National Supply Chain Day! 🎉📦

Today we celebrate the professionals, innovators, and problem-solvers who keep the world moving — and we are SO proud to be part of this community here in San Diego.

Supply chain is everything. The phone in your hand, the food on your table, the medicine in your cabinet — it all got there because of people like YOU. 🙌

And speaking of celebrating supply chain — we are just 9 DAYS away from bringing the San Diego supply chain community together for our biggest event yet. 👇
📅 2026 San Diego Supply Chain Conference
📍 SDSU Alumni Center | May 8th
🎤 9 expert speakers across 3 tracks — AI, Sustainability & Workforce Development
🍷 Happy Hour Expo to close out the day

This is your community. Come be part of it.
🎟 $25 off with code ASCMSDPARTNER5826
👉 Register at sandiego.ascm.org — link in bio!

Swipe to see exactly what your May 8th looks like 👉

From keynote to happy hour — this is a full day built for supply chain professionals who are serious about learning, connecting, and growing.

📅 May 8 · SDSU Alumni Center · San Diego
🎟 $25 off with code ASCMSDPARTNER5826
👉 sandiego.ascm.org — link in bio!

Wait… you can become a member AND get into conference for $170? 👀

That's not a typo. Here's the deal:
🎟 $170 gets you:
✔ ASCM San Diego Local Membership
✔ Full admission to the 2026 San Diego Supply Chain Conference — May 8th at SDSU
That's breakfast, lunch, coffee, 9 expert speakers across 3 tracks covering AI, Sustainability & Workforce Development, a keynote from a Shark Tank collaborator, Happy Hour Expo with wine, beer & charcuterie, AND parking — plus a full year of member benefits.

For $170. 🤯

This is the best deal we offer and it won't last long — conference is just a few days away and seats are filling up.

👉 Grab the combo at sandiego.ascm.org
Use code ASCMSDPARTNER5826 for an extra $25 off on top of that!

40 years. One constant. 🙌
We'll let Jim tell it in his own words:

"Over my four-decade career in Supply Chain Management, my companies and positions have changed, but one constant has been the San Diego ASCM Chapter.
I joined the SDSU student chapter of APICS in 1984, and the San Diego Century Chapter the following year. Professional development was a career goal, so I volunteered to serve on the chapter's Board of Directors and, in 1991, was elected President. I gained valuable leadership skills and met several mentors who offered me career-enhancing opportunities in their companies.

I took advantage of the Association's educational offerings, earning my CPIM-F, CIRM, and CSCP certifications, which were key differentiators that helped me land numerous positions and promotions. Teaching for the Chapter became a passion, and I'm proud to have been a long-time instructor in the certification programs.
Being selected to speak at numerous Association conferences strengthened my workplace communication skills. I'm honored to be speaking at the 2026 San Diego Supply Chain Conference in May.

I know my career was greatly enhanced by the benefits that membership and involvement with the San Diego ASCM Chapter provided. It was an enduring thread throughout my working years, and even though I'm retired, I'll maintain my membership — because who knows what the next chapter might be."
— Jim McNeil, CPIM-F, CIRM, CSCP

Jim is taking the stage at the 2026 San Diego Supply Chain Conference on May 8th, presenting "Breaking Down Silos: Using the 3NoK Framework to Drive Cross-Functional Excellence."

This is what 40 years of professional community looks like. We're honored to have you, Jim. 🎤
📅 May 8, 2026 | SDSU Alumni Center, San Diego
🎟 Grab your ticket: sandiego.ascm.org

🚨 Expo tables are going fast — and a few are still available!

If you're a business, university, or nonprofit looking to get in front of 200+ supply chain professionals, students, and industry leaders, this is your moment.

We have two exhibitor options at the 2026 San Diego Supply Chain Conference:
📦 Business Exhibitor — $500
Perfect for companies looking to connect with new customers and build regional presence.
🎓 Academic Exhibitor — $350
Designed for universities, academic institutions, and nonprofits.

Both include a 6' table, 2 complimentary expo tickets, and listing on event signage and our website.
📅 Friday, May 8, 2026
📍 SDSU Alumni Center, San Diego
Spots are limited — secure yours today at sandiego.ascm.org or DM us to learn more!