The ASCM Central Indiana Chapter offers a variety of meetings and events designed to help supply chain professionals connect, learn, and grow. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, network with peers, or gain insight into real-world operations, there’s something for you.
Upcoming Meetings
No meetings at this time
Professional Development Meetings (PDMs)
PDMs feature expert speakers covering current topics in supply chain, operations, and leadership. These sessions are designed to deliver practical insights you can apply immediately in your career.
Why attend?
- Learn from experienced industry professionals
- Stay current on trends and best practices
- Earn professional development points (where applicable)
- Expand your professional network
Facility Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at local organizations and see supply chain concepts in action. Tours provide a unique opportunity to observe operations, ask questions, and learn directly from industry practitioners.
Why attend?
- Experience real-world applications of supply chain principles
- Discover innovative processes and technologies
- Engage with professionals in their work environment
- Gain ideas you can bring back to your organization
Board Meetings (Open to Members)
Chapter board meetings are typically held monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 5:45 PM at the APICS Training Office. Members are welcome to attend and gain insight into chapter operations, initiatives, and planning.
Why attend?
- Stay informed on chapter direction and upcoming initiatives
- Share your ideas and provide input
- Network with chapter leadership and fellow members
Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot in advance.
Stay tuned for upcoming events and registration details—we look forward to seeing you soon!
Building Cost-Optimized, Agile Supply Chains in a Volatile 2026
As volatility becomes structural rather than episodic, supply chain leaders must move beyond reactive risk mitigation toward intentional resilience design. This session will explore how organizations can build agile, resilient supply chains without sacrificing cost competitiveness.
Drawing on real-world examples and current global dynamics, we will examine how leading companies have redesigned their networks, supplier strategies, inventory models, and governance structures to reduce disruption exposure while protecting margins. Participants will gain practical frameworks to evaluate trade-offs, align with finance partners, and transition from fragile efficiency to cost-optimized resilience.
Key Themes:
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Why the traditional “cost vs. resilience” trade-off is outdated
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Five design levers for building resilient supply chains in 2026
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Lessons from real-world disruptions (geopolitical, operational, and cyber)
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How to quantify the financial impact of risk and speak the CFO’s language
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A practical 90-day roadmap for strengthening supply chain resilience
Speaker
Lucille Docter
Lucille Docter is a transformational supply chain executive and recognized thought leader with over 15 years of experience driving operational excellence, digital transformation, and resilient strategies in complex global environments. She has led enterprise-wide redesigns that optimized inventory, procurement, and logistics while fostering executive partnerships and cross-functional collaboration. A multilingual professional with deep expertise in S&OP/IBP, risk mitigation, and agile planning, Lucille currently chairs the Innovation & Sensing Committee for the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM). She is a frequent speaker and panelist at ASCM Connect, IBF conferences, and industry events; author of peer-reviewed publications; and ongoing contributor to ASCM's Top Supply Chain Trends. Lucille holds an MBA from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor's degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines.
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