Thursday, June 26, 2025, Brought to you by ASCM Twin Cities and CHS.
A fun outing at CHS Field, for the Saint Paul Saints baseball game. Food, Fun, for Fans and Friends. John will be there. A small non-member charge of $25.
Monday, October 21, 2024, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST - Virtual Session
An open discussion for supply chain professionals ready to engage in thought leadership and game-changing discussions about the Demand Driven methodology. We will ask questions, and discuss ideas. A small charge of $50.
Live, In Person, Minneapolis, MN USA - July 22-24, 2025. 9am - 4 pm Central Time
The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification. And, frankly, the next evolution of Material Requirements Planning. It all starts with inventory management and building a process to answer the two questions: How much and When? Three days. In-Person
Online Workshop From USA - Starting Oct 3, 2026, 9am to 1pm Eastern Time
The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification. And, frankly, the next evolution of Material Requirements Planning. It all starts with inventory management and building a process to answer the two questions: How much and When? Five Saturdays @ four hours per day, virtual.
Instructor: Christopher Kulch
Online Workshop From USA - Sept 21 - 24, 2026, 9am to 1pm Central Time
The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification. And, frankly, the next evolution of Material Requirements Planning. It all starts with inventory management and building a process to answer the two questions: How much and When? Four half days, virtual.
Instructor: John Melbye
In Person Workshop - SMC LTD in Somerset, WI. 9am to 3pm. Nov 5th
This is a 6 hour, hands-on simulation workshop highlighting why traditional MRP struggles in today's world and one potential solution called Demand Driven MRP. We start by learning precisely how MRP works in a perfect world, then we introduce a small disruption to see what happens. We then introduce the Demand Driven MRP methodology and with the same sales data, we show how Demand Driven MRP can successfully calm the chaos of supply chain.
Online Workshop From USA - Nov 10 - Nov 13, 2025, 10am to 2pm Central Time
The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification. And, frankly, the next evolution of Material Requirements Planning. It all starts with inventory management and building a process to answer the two questions: How much and When? Four half days, virtual.
Online Workshop From USA - Feb 2 - Feb 5, 2026, 9am to 1pm Central Time
The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Planner Professional Certification. And, frankly, the next evolution of Material Requirements Planning. It all starts with inventory management and building a process to answer the two questions: How much and When? Four half days, virtual.
Simulation Workshop - Virtual. Also willing to travel to your location.
This is a 3 hour, computer based simulation workshop highlighting the benefits of the Demand Driven methodology. If you've ever played "The Beer Game", it's very similar. But rather than just demonstrate the bullwhip effect, we show a methodology that leads to a solution. The Demand Driven methodology applies to Distribution too.Through simulation, we show how Demand Driven DRP calms the chaos of supply chain, creating better decisions, and finally, achieve success.
Simulation Workshop - in-person. Will travel to your location.
This is a 6 hour, hands-on simulation workshop highlighting why traditional MRP struggles in today's world and one potential solution called Demand Driven MRP. We start by learning precisely how MRP works in a perfect world, then we introduce a small disruption to see what happens. We then introduce the Demand Driven MRP methodology and with the same sales data, we show how Demand Driven MRP can successfully calm the chaos of supply chain.
Online Workshop from USA Central Time The preparatory course for the Demand Driven Leader Professional Certification. Four half days X four hours per day. This workshop helps company executives and supply chain leaders understand how a Demand Driven Operating Model brings value to the strategic business decisions. Discover the future of business.
A 6 hour, hands on workshop. Schedule us in your area.
This is a hands-on simulation workshop highlighting why traditional MRP struggles in today's world and one potential solution called Demand Driven MRP. We start by learning precisely how MRP works in a perfect world, then we introduce a small disruption to see what happens. We then introduce the Demand Driven MRP methodology and with the same sales data, we show how Demand Driven MRP can successfully calm the chaos of supply chain.
Event sponsored by Advanced Value Chain Institute
Hear my presentation about the Six Causes of Supply Chain Chaos that are preventable today. Feb 12, 2025. 5pm Central time.
Event sponsored by Brandywine Valley ASCM Chapter
Hear my presentation entitled Sometimes Simple Solutions are Sufficient.
Online, March 11, 2025. 5:45pm Eastern time.
DEMAND DRIVEN WORLD, Minneapolis, MN. Sept 9, 10, and 11, 2026
Tickets on Sale Now for Demand Driven World, 2026. Hosted at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. The most unique meeting venue you will ever find.
ASCM CHAINge North America Conference - Long Beach, CA. Sept 29-30, 2026
John will be attending and presenting at the annual ASCM CHAINge conference in Long Beach, CA. Reach out to connect and arrange a meeting if you're attending, or if you're located in the area.
MNAHRMM Chapter Conference in St. Cloud, MN, Oct 19-20, 2026
John will be attending and speaking at the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Healthcare Resource and Materials Management Conference in St. Cloud, MN. I'm excited to speak to this group. The value and impact of Healthcare is for all of us. MNAHRMM.com to register and join.
ASCM Two Rivers - Professional Development Meeting
ASCM Two Rivers - will host the PDM in Des Moines, IA on Oct 21. John is honored to present the Thought Leader's Guide to the Supply Chain Universe. An interactive, conversational look at where we are and where we should be heading. In his collaborative style,John helps the audience discover the right questions for the future of Supply Chain.
Event sponsored by ASCM Fox Valley Forum
Hear my presentation entitled Calming the Chaos of Supply Chain.
January 22, 2026. 6pm Central time.
February 21 & 22, 2023, 1 pm - 5 pm CST - Prerequisite: DD Planner workshop
This eight-hour workshop provides an in-depth look at the execution portion of the Demand Driven Operating Model including operational metrics, control point scheduling, time and capacity buffer management and the struggle between cost and flow in operations. The workshop is ideal for those who are challenged with operational scheduling and wish to gain a full appreciation of the entire DDOM.
