Welcome to the ASCM Atlanta Chapter!
Our mission is to support your career success in supply chain management.
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Upcoming Meetings/PDMs
Beyond MRP: How Leading Manufacturers Prioritize Planning Work
Most manufacturers have invested heavily in ERP and MRP systems, yet planner/buyers still spend significant time determining what to work on.
Upcoming Classes
CSCP - Instructor-Led Course
The CSCP certification is for professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge and expertise in the field of global supply chain management.
CTSC - Instructor-Led Course
This cutting-edge certification provides the frameworks and strategies needed to diagnose, design, and implement end-to-end supply chain transformations.
CLTD - Instructor-Led Course
This globally recognized certification delivers comprehensive mastery across the full logistics spectrum, from planning and sourcing to last-mile delivery and reverse logistics, giving you the tools to perform at the highest level and advance your career.
Premier Corporate Sponsors
Meeting/Event Information
Beyond MRP: How Leading Manufacturers Prioritize Planning Work
12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
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Thank You To The Following Corporate Sponsors For Hosting This Special Event!
Thomas Beil
THOMAS BEIL is a Lecturer with the Management Faculty at the Terry College of Business and an Instructor in UGA’s Terry Executive Education Department. He is also the Founder and CEO of Perfect Planner LLC.
With over 17 years of experience, Thomas has reshaped operational landscapes and spearheaded strategic initiatives to revolutionize efficiency, drive down costs, and amplify profitability. A certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Transformation Architect, Thomas is distinguished for leading digital transformation teams and initiatives, fostering innovation, and orchestrating profound supply chain enhancements across Fortune 500 companies such as MAHLE, Honeywell, and Whirlpool.
Thomas serves on the Board of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) Operational Excellence Division, as the President-Elect, and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) Atlanta Chapter, as the VP of Student Activities. He is also a Professional Member of the Council for Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and INFORMS. In academia, Thomas taught Business Analytics and Business Management at Lee University from 2022 to 2025, blending theoretical principles with real-world application as an Adjunct Professor.
His expertise encompasses manufacturing, supply chain, leadership, production planning and scheduling, continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, project management, cost reduction initiatives, Third Party Logistics (3PL), quality standards, customer service and program management, warehousing and inventory control, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, procurement and logistics, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
Distinguished for transforming supply chains into agile, high-performing operations, Thomas’s technical skills include SAP, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Lean Six Sigma principles, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Management Systems (IMS), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). His dedication to operational excellence has earned him recognition as a leader who inspires innovation and sets new benchmarks in supply chain management.
ASCM Atlanta Chapter
To accomplish this mission, ASCM Atlanta Chapter offers industry-leading educational training, networking and executive speaker events covering important trends and emerging ideas, and mentoring opportunities. ASCM Atlanta Chapter is proud to be the trusted leader for exceptional industry training and certification programs in the Southeast and beyond.
ASCM Atlanta Chapter is the Southeast's leading training partner for ASCM, a not-for-profit international educational organization and the premier association for supply chain management. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services, and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage, and positively influence their bottom lines. ASCM is the leading provider of research, education, and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation, and resilience. With more than 45,000 members and approximately 300 channel partners, ASCM is transforming the way people do business, drive growth, and reach global customers.
Contact us to discover how the ASCM Atlanta Chapter can offer customized training and support for you and your organization.
ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world with industry experts, frameworks and global standards to transform supply chains.