US Chapters
Columbia, SC Chapter
Columbia SC Chapter known as Charter is located at the heart of the capital of South Carolina. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed). While supply chain is a very broad career field, it has 7 primary functional areas: Purchasing, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Warehousing, Transportation, and Customer Service.
Spartanburg, SC Chapter
Spartanburg, SC Chapter known as Charter is located in the upstate area of South Carolina. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed). One typical role of the supply chain is Manufacturing witha production planner, production manager, corporate manager of production planning, plant manager, line operator, machine operator, QA analyst, engineer, etc
Dallas, TX Chapter
Dallas, TX Chapter otherwise known as the Dallas, TX charter is located in northern Dallas near the popular city of Frisco, TX. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed).Supply chain management is a crucial process because an optimized supply chain results in lower costs and a more efficient production cycle. Companies seek to improve their supply chains so they can reduce their costs and remain competitive.
New York, NY Chapter
New York City, NY chapter otherwise known as the NY Charter is located in New York City with large members. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed).A supply chain includes every step that is involved in getting a finished product or service to the customer. The steps may include sourcing raw materials, moving them to production, then transporting the finished products to a distribution center or retail store where they may be delivered to the consumers.
Rockford, IL Chapter
Rockford, IL Chapter/Charter is located in Northern Illinois in the state of Illinois. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed).The supply chain begins operating when a business receives an order from a customer. Thus, its essential functions include product development, marketing, operations, distribution networks, finance, and customer service.
Boston, MA Chapter
Boston, MA chapter/charter is located in the state of Massachusetts. Members meet once a month to discuss different supply chain events. Make use of the library, and conference centers and be part of the continuous seminars and workshops throughout the year. Members can join any of our chapters/charters. (separate registration needed).The flow of manufacturing costs is most relevant to businesses that produce products that require many different parts from many vendors. For example, a clothing manufacturer may need deliveries of fabric, zippers, trim, and thread to arrive all at the same time. If some supplies arrive too early, they must be stored at the business' expense. If some arrive late, the machines stand idle while they wait.
