Join ASCM Two Rivers for our October PDM with John Melbye.

The Thought Leader's Guide to the Supply Chain Universe: Quick Version

October 21, 2026 | 5:00–7:30 PM
Main Street Cafe | Ankeny, Iowa

Event Schedule

5:00–6:00 PM — Registration
6:00–6:30 PM — Meal
6:30–7:30 PM — Presentation

About the Presentation

You’re working hard, using all the standard tools, plus your own analytics and workarounds. Yet you’re still dealing with shortages, constant firefighting, and competing priorities.

You know what you’re doing should work—so why does it still feel like chaos is just part of the job?

What if there’s another way?

Join John Melbye for an interactive look at why traditional planning methods can break down and how thinking a little differently can change the way we approach supply chain and operations.

John will explore the shift from prediction-driven planning to signal-driven execution—helping organizations respond to what is actually happening instead of constantly chasing forecasts.

Come ready to participate, ask questions, and explore a different way of thinking about the challenges supply chain professionals face every day.

Meet the Speaker

John Melbye, DDPP, DDOP, DDLP, DDDP, CSCP

John has spent his career inside the systems that run modern supply chains—and the last decade helping leaders escape the chaos they create.

With 15 years in Information Technology and 17 years in Supply Chain, he brings a unique perspective that connects systems, operations, and real-world execution.

John earned his CSCP in 2012 and has completed multiple Demand Driven Institute credentials. Since becoming an authorized instructor in 2017, he has trained and advised organizations across industries on moving from prediction-driven planning to signal-driven execution.

Through training, consulting, and software implementation, his focus is helping companies respond to reality instead of constantly chasing forecasts—so they can finally stop paying the chaos tax.