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Plant Tours and Special Events

Purchase Discounted Materials

Certification Courses

Essential Skills and Foundation courses

Certificate Courses

ASCM San Fernando Valley Newsletter June '25 - Monthly Update

Plant Tours and Special Events

Host a Plant Tour – Showcase Your Company!

Do you work for a company that would be proud to open its doors to fellow professionals? The San Fernando Valley Chapter of ASCM hosts monthly professional development meetings that include a unique opportunity for members to participate in educational plant tours...and we’re looking for hosts!

If your company would be willing to offer a behind-the-scenes look at your operations, we’d love to feature you in an upcoming tour.
It’s a great way to share best practices, highlight innovation, and strengthen connections within our professional community.

Interested in hosting?
Please click here to contact us at to learn more or to volunteer your facility for a short tour.

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)

All courses are Led by APICS-recognized instructors.

The Certification learning system can also be purchased for self-study.

Upcoming Certification Courses

CPIM 8.0 (Certified In Planning And Inventory Management)

Course Description

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices, and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations, and manage supply chain risk.

Overview

Earning the APICS CPIM demonstrates mastery of an organization’s internal operations and an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning, and how it applies across the extended supply chain.

In addition to classroom instruction, you will also receive the APICS CPIM Learning System. The Learning System provides access to both printed and digital materials. The online platform also includes learning activities, a personalized study experience, micro-learning, and convenient access to reading materials.

Date: August 21, 2025, to December 18, 2026 (No class November 11, 25, & 27)

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm (PST)

Location: Virtually, through College of the Canyons (COC)

Instructor: Led by APICS Master Instructor Jose Feliciano, CPIM CSCP. Click here for the instructor's bio.

Click here for more information.

Date: September 26, 2025, to January 8, 2026

Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm (PST)

Location: Virtually, in Partnership with the Professional Development Center of Glendale Community College (PDC)

Instructor: TBD

Click here for more information.

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.

Next course date TBD

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

Date: August 16, 2025, to September 27, 2025

Time: 6 Saturdays, 7:00 am-3:30 pm (PST)

Location: Virtually, in Partnership with the College of the Canyons ETI

Instructor: TBD

Click here for more information.

Essential Skills and Foundation courses

Essential Skills and Foundation courses

All courses are Led by APICS-recognized instructors.

ASCM SFV's on-the-job and vocational education series (Essential Skills and Foundation courses) are short (6-11 weeks) courses are designed to provide specific training to Manufacturing, Service, and Distribution employees with the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive in today's competitive job market. Courses are designed specifically for Stockroom & Inventory Control personnel, Warehouse & Distribution employees, Production Control employees, and Purchasing employees.

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.

These classes are offered in partnership with local higher learning institutions and we are pleased to announce that these courses will soon be available on I-TRAIN for those who are currently unemployed or looking to enhance their current skills or change careers towards Supply Chain related occupations. All classes are virtual.

Upcoming Essential Skills and Foundation Courses

Fundamentals Of Operations & Supply Chain Management

This course is designed for employees who want to broaden their job knowledge in the field of Supply Chain Management. Understand the roles and importance each function plays in the company supply chain. Create a common language. This course provides students with a strong foundation to move toward APICS Certification.

Date: October 7 to December 18, 2025

Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:00 pm-7:00 pm (PST)

Location:On-line through Professional Development Center (PDC)

Instructor:TBD. Click here for more information about this course.

Essential Skills For Warehouse and Distribution

This course focuses on fundamental concepts related to Warehousing and Distribution Management. It addresses the sourcing, stocking, and distribution of products direct to customers or through complex supply chain distribution channels. Major topics covered in this course are: Inventory Planning and Control, Warehouse Management, Logistics, and Transportation, and Distribution Planning.

Next course date TBD

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.