Meetings and Events
PDM's (Professional Development Meetings) are usually held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. These meetings provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in informational presentations, network with industry experts, exchange ideas and get caught up on the latest happenings within the industry. We also conduct seminars and local plant tours. All of these meetings are aimed to promote the educational and professional development of our members. These meetings are open to both members and non-members. Come join us!
Reservation Details
To make reservations, you can pre-pay using our paypal registration form or reserve using our Online Registration Form. Please sign-up for these events 3-business days prior to the event date. Most of our events meet the 3rd Tuesday of every month, so please make your reservation accordingly. No-shows will be charged. To cancel your reservation without incurring any fees, please send an email to reservations 3 days prior to the event. Walk-ins will be accepted to our meetings; however, the menu may differ. Cost of Plant Tours & PDM Meetings is $25.00 Time of Plant Tours and PDM Meetings begin at 6:00 or 6:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). Dinner is normally served between 6:30-7:15 pm (unless otherwise noted).
Past Meetings
Multi-party and team-based negotiation tips and techniques
Webinar
Negotiating in collaboration with others, while managing diverse interests, as well as negotiating on behalf of others within the organization brings added challenges, and requires additional skills for those team members to use as compared to when negoti
Navigating the Global Horizon… Technologies Forging the Future of Global Supply
Webinar
In an era where supply chains resemble intricate neural networks pulsing with data and decisions, the next decade promises a renaissance driven by foundational and domain-specific technologies. This presentation delves into the transformative forces resha
May 2026 Columbus and Akron Professional Development Meeting
Webinar
ONLINE meeting using Zoom software. A meeting link will be sent out the morning of the meeting.
AI for Productivity – A Crash-Course On AI and How to Work With It
Webinar - Zoom Link Will Be Sent
This webinar will give you a clear, practical crash course on generative AI, explaining what tools like ChatGPT actually do, how to prompt them effectively, and how to plug them into your personal and professional workflows. You’ll learn simple prompting
Demand Management — Why Can’t We Get It Right
ONLINE meeting using Zoom software
http://A meeting link will be sent out the morning of the meeting.
In today’s turbulent economy a well-managed demand management process can enhance customer service and better control inventory levels. It’s a critical activity required to help companies achieve strategic service, financial, and operational supply chain
Tariffs, Trade, and Talent: Preparing Your Organization for 2026
This session offers a practical overview of the current tariff landscape and key trade considerations for 2026, along with insights into how organizations are managing uncertainty, addressing compliance challenges, and building the internal capabilities a
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