ASCM San Fernando Valley Newsletter April '25 - Monthly Update 
Professional Development Meeting
Professional Development Meetings (PDMs) provide an excellent opportunity for Supply Chain Professionals to keep abreast of the latest developments in processes, practices, equipment, and systems affecting our industry.
Meeting presentations are selected to provide Supply Chain Professionals with new and/or updated information presented by authoritative experts in their field. PDMs also provide Professionals with the opportunity to network with other Professionals. Additionally, for those with Certifications, PDMs provide an opportunity to accrue Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs) (please check each PDM for CMP eligibility).
PDM April 2025: Reshoring from China to Los Angeles – A PPE Case Study
”Reshoring from China to Los Angeles – A PPE Case Study”
Presented by, Eric P. Rose, NPDP, MBA
In Eric’s talk he’ll share his experience working with a Los Angeles based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturer to bring from China to the USA PPE product components. His talk will include the compelling reshoring business case he was able to identify and implement. This decision to reshore was made before the COVID-19 pandemic, its associated supply chain problems, and before the latest round of tariffs.
This talk will provide you with guidelines to help your companies/clients with their reshoring process.
When: April 24, 2025 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
Where: Online
Click here for more information and to register.
Purchase Discounted Materials
Time to start your certification journey and save money while doing it!
If you are interested in purchasing APICS Certification materials and memberships, the SFV chapter sells all materials and exams at a discount from the ASCM List prices.
- San Fernando Valley members save 20%
- ASCM members of other chapters or forums save 18%
- Non-members save 15%.
Click here to see how much you can save!
Email for more information: [email protected]
Certification Courses
Certification Preparation & Training (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC)
CPIM 8.0 (Certified In Planning And Inventory Management)
Certified Logistics, Transportation, & Distribution (CLTD)
This course provides local and global logistics fundamentals, planning and strategy within the supply chain, transportation modes, packaging, handling and carrier selection are included. Distribution strategies are covered as are facilities location, layout and risk management.
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program is an industry recognized educational program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.
From manufacturing to service industries, regardless of whether a company is serving businesses or consumer markets, is for profit or not-for-profit, the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting all organizations.
Customers already expect good quality at low prices, and speed of delivery is becoming more important. As a result, effective supply chain management has become essential in successfully competing in today’s global marketplace.
The CSCP Prep Program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer—and provides you with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of these activities to maximize a company’s value chain.
Essential Skills and Foundation courses
We expect that our students will take the course that relates to their current job or their desired job and then proceed to the capstone course "Essentials of Supply Chain and Operations Management" to broaden their view of their environment. These courses provide students with a strong foundation to move towards APICS Certification or Certificates.
Certificate Courses
Advance your career and stand out in a strong job market by earning a certificate! ASCM certificate programs offer a flexible method to develop key skills while building knowledge about focused supply chain topics. After passing a final exam, you’ll earn a digital badge and certificate that never expires.