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Blue Grass ASCM Forum JUNE 2024 Newsletter 
President's Report
Notes from ASCM
From Abe Eshkenazi – More supply chain blockages mean more uncertainty
CNBC – How Walmart, Target and White House are tracking consumer demand and inflation in real time
Thomas – Behind the Toyota supply chain
Fast Company – The most innovative logistics companies of 2024
From Abe Eshkenazi – Semiconductor production threatened by tragic disaster in Taiwan
From Abe Eshkenazi – Major blow to supply chains as bridge collapse forces costly rerouting
Scorching summer, aging infrastructure challenge networks
How will tariffs on China shift the supply chain landscape
Don’t forget to leverage ASCM Insights for great ReBound podcasts!
An exciting change is coming to the learning library in the Supply Chain Knowledge Center!
On August 1, 2024, we will transition microlearnings, on-demand webinars, Foundations of Supply Chain Management: Foundations of Operations Planning Course and Introduction to Supply Chain Management Using SCOR Course to a brand-new learning management platform.
This exciting update is designed to elevate your learning experience while ensuring you continue to enjoy all the benefits you currently receive. You’ll continue to have full on-the-go access to the Supply Chain Knowledge Center, just with an upgraded and more intuitive interface.
Important Action Required:
Before August 1, 2024, please complete any microlearnings, on-demand webinars, Foundations of Supply Chain Management: Foundations of Operations Planning Course and Introduction to Supply Chain Management Using SCOR Course that you have in progress. If these are not completed by the transition date, you will need to restart the learning over to earn a completion status. This also applies to maintenance points if you hold an active APICS certification.
An exciting change is coming to the learning library in the Supply Chain Knowledge Center!
On August 1, 2024, we will transition microlearnings, on-demand webinars, Foundations of Supply Chain Management: Foundations of Operations Planning Course and Introduction to Supply Chain Management Using SCOR Course to a brand-new learning management platform.
This exciting update is designed to elevate your learning experience while ensuring you continue to enjoy all the benefits you currently receive. You’ll continue to have full on-the-go access to the Supply Chain Knowledge Center, just with an upgraded and more intuitive interface.
Important Action Required:
Before August 1, 2024, please complete any microlearnings, on-demand webinars, Foundations of Supply Chain Management: Foundations of Operations Planning Course and Introduction to Supply Chain Management Using SCOR Course that you have in progress. If these are not completed by the transition date, you will need to restart the learning over to earn a completion status. This also applies to maintenance points if you hold an active APICS certification. COMPLETE COURSE
Preview content from the new Supplier Relationship Management Certificate today!
While you eagerly await the launch of the course on June 28th, we wanted to give you a sneak peek of the program with an introduction to the program and access to the course table of contents:
- Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Selection and Evaluation
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Performance Management
- Supplier Risk Management
- Supplier Relationship Management Best Practices
Access the full table of contents for an in-depth breakdown of each section! LEARN MORE
APICS Certifications are available through BCTC Workforce Solutions
For several years now, the ASCM Blue Grass Forum has offered single company and multi-company APICS certification classes through Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) Workforce Solutions team. Our project manager is Ted Nicholson, and he can be reached at [email protected] for more information. Workforce Solutions offers many certification and non-certification educational offerings (beyond APICS as well) to persons who are already in the Workforce.
The ASCM name is relatively new, but the APICS certifications have been well known for years as the most recognized and respected in supply chain. For our Blue Grass Forum members, we offer certification classes for CPIM, CSCP and CLTD. Classes are on demand and may be virtual, in person or a hybrid. If you or your company is interested, please be sure to reach out to Ted Nicholson and get details on class sizes, costs (reduced cost classes are available through Workforce Solutions for companies meeting certain criteria), and scheduling options.
Our training partner, Workforce Solutions is ready to support your certification needs!
Items of Interest from Other Organizations
FROM NIST:
From the Noggin to the Butt: quirky measurement units throughout human history
Senior leadership succession planning – who cares
From Knowledge@Wharton:
How does ESG emphasis impact a company’s value?
How to protect intellectual property in the age of AI
Want to achieve your dreams? Try subdividing your goals
Three things all new managers should be doing
Better decisions with data – asking the right question
From Sustainability Navigator:
Relief for sore eyes: Final rules on climate-related financial disclosure
From GEMBA Academy:
The power of perception: Transforming challenges into opportunities
Enhancing organizational efficiency through supplier process improvement
From ModernAnalyst:
The importance of a business analysis approach
“Breaking the frame”: A paradigm shift in problem-solving
From Triple Pundit:
Why corporate sustainability goals fail (and what leaders can do about it)
From Brands Taking a Stand:
Doesn’t it produce more carbon emissions? Busting common myths about refillable packaging
From VentureBeat:
United Healthcare’s ransomware attacks shows why supply chains are under siege
ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world with industry experts, frameworks and global standards to transform supply chains.