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Planning Without Panic:
A Smarter Way to Handle Tariffs, Delays, and Chaos

Let’s Talk Planning – with ASCM Toronto

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Original Air Date: May 29th, 2025
Duration: 1 Hour (EDT)

Canadian supply chains are navigating one of the most unpredictable trade environments in recent memory. New tariffs, shifting import/export policies, and growing cross-border complexity are creating constant disruption — yet planners are still expected to deliver accuracy, speed, and results.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to plan in panic mode.
Now you can watch the full webinar replay and discover how DDMRP can help you regain control, improve cash flow, and plan with confidence, even in chaotic times.

Real-World Challenges We Covered:
Lead times shifting weekly, while precision is still expected
Tariffs inflating costs and disrupting sourcing decisions
Forecasts stuck while disruptions move fast
Inventory levels swinging between too much and too little

Is your Supply Chain feeling the pressure?

Why Traditional Planning Isn’t Working
Traditional MRP systems can’t keep up with today’s volatility. That’s why we explored how Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP) offers a smarter, more resilient approach.

In this session, we broke down:
🟢 The five components of DDMRP
🟢 How it reduces firefighting and improves planning clarity
🟢 Why it helps reduce excess stock and improves cash flow
🟢 Real company results from implementing the methodology

About the speakers

Special Guest: Melinda Whitaker

Pentagon Melinda
ASCM toronto
Vice-President of Education for the ASCM Toronto Chapter

Melinda Whitaker is the Vice-President of Education for the ASCM Toronto Chapter and a Regional Senior Commodity Buyer at Alstom. With certifications like CPIM, CSCP, and a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, she combines expertise with a passion for empowering others in the world of supply chain management

b2wise co-founder, EVP Global Brand Ambassador

Laurent is your guide for this exciting session. A seasoned expert in Demand Driven methodologies, involved within 100+ DDMRP  projects worldwide, helping organizations achieve supply chain excellence. As the inventor of DDBrix, the renowned DDMRP training game, and a co-developer of our innovative supply chain software, Laurent brings unmatched expertise, energy, and practical insights to the conversation. 

Want to see how 4 companies took control of their planning with b2wise?

Discover real-world success stories of DDMRP in action across industry-leading companies worldwide.

Watch the webinar and see why planning stability is the way forward.