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.

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!

December PDM: Lean Manufacturing and the Future of Supply Chains

 

December 11, 2014
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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The Mansion at Oak Hill
5801 E. 116th St.
Carmel, IN 46033
http://www.oakhillmansion.com
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Chris’ road to the academic world started at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky where he worked as a team member on the assembly line. He then became a production supervisor at a Tier 1 automotive supplier.  Next, he continued his lean training as an account representative at Toyota Tsusho. He then worked as a Corporate Buyer for a different Tier 1 automotive supplier. After his role as a Corporate Buyer he joined Harris Lean Systems where he worked for over 10 years with Rick Harris helping companies in North America and around the globe build sustainable lean operations.

 Dr. Harris is the author of numerous articles and several books on lean production, including Capitalizing on Lean Production Systems to Win New Business, Lean Supplier Development, Lean Connections—Making Information Flow Efficiently and Effectively, and Developing a Lean Workforce, all published by Productivity Press, and Making Materials Flow, published by the Lean Enterprise Institute, which won the Shingo Research Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing Research in 2005.

 He holds an MBA and a DBA with a major in management from Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana as well as a master’s of science degree in youth development leadership from Clemson University.

Tickets

$20.00 Guest Student