ASCM Inland Empire Chapter

05/27/2026

🎥 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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05/25/2026

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.

05/21/2026

🎥 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?

ASCM-IE Adapting Supply Chains in 2025: The Future of Talent in Supply Chain with Dave Porter 3

05/20/2026

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

05/16/2026

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).

05/15/2026

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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05/14/2026

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?

ASCM-IE Adapting Supply Chains in 2025: Leveraging AI in Manufacturing & Supply Chains Bruce Hoffman

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms - and a special shout-out to the women in supply chain who do it all: leading teams, solving problems, juggling priorities and keeping things moving at home and at work.

Your resilience, leadership and calm under pressure make a real difference.

Tag a woman in supply chain (or a mom) who inspires you and share one word that describes her superpower.

05/08/2026

"Trend #9:— Agile & Dynamic Sourcing

In th ASCM Top 10 Supply Chain Trends in 2026 report - Trend #9: Agile & Dynamic Sourcing.

Supplier strategies are shifting from “stable” to flexible by design, so organizations can respond faster when demand, risk or costs change.

What would make your sourcing more agile right now: better supplier options, clearer specs, stronger collaboration or faster approvals?

👉 Full report: https://bit.ly/4uiVQoC

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05/07/2026

🎥 Webinar Throwback: Reshoring + Rebuilding Domestic Supply Chains

If you’re tracking reshoring, nearshoring, supplier risk and manufacturing investment, this replay is worth revisiting.

This session from the Adapting Supply Chains 2025 Webinar Series features Michele Nash-Hoff (author of Rebuild Manufacturing – The Key to American Prosperity) providing practical insights on the reshoring movement, rebuilding domestic supply chains and strengthening American manufacturing.

You’ll hear what’s driving the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, the challenges that remain and steps businesses can take to secure supply chains for the future - topics that continue to shape decisions in 2026.

Watch the replay here 👉 https://youtu.be/uxU3v3mF_R0

Then comment: What’s the biggest factor influencing reshoring decisions right now - cost, capacity, lead times, risk, talent or policy?

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