SHORELINE
NEWSLETTER
January 2005
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT:
The Holidays are upon us as I write this message, and the year is almost over. As we move into 2005 it is with a change in the APICS Logo and tag line. The change is not just a superficial change in logo only, but also a significant change in identity and a clarification of focus. You can read more about these changes and why they were made below in this newsletter.
Our Student Night meeting in November was a huge success. It
was well attended and we enjoyed a great motivational
and inspirational talk by the Mayor of Sheboygan Falls, Randy Meyer. Our thanks
go out to Terry Prigge and the Student Chapter for arranging the evening. Speaking of the Student Chapter, they will
have a team competing in the 10th Annual Student Region 14 Case
Competition being held in
APICS has released the 11th edition of the APICS Dictionary, and all members can order a free copy. They are also offering 30% off on all books in their bookstore. To take advantage of either of these offering go to their website at APICS.org or call them at 1-800-444-APICS (2742).
Please plan on attending our January PDM at Jack’s R Better on the 13th of January where our featured speaker will be Paul Leao of Ariens who will talk about the implementation of Lean at Ariens. Back in September we had a presentation on Lean Concepts by Tony and Chris of WMEP; we will now get exposure to an actual implementation. It proves to be a very interesting and informative evening, and I hope that that many of you will join us.
In closing, I wish all a very safe and Happy
Bruce Balthazor, CPIM, C.P.M.
President-Shoreline
APICS
APICS Becomes the Association for
Operations Management
On January 1, 2005, APICS
the Educational Society for Resource Management will change its name to APICS,
The Association for Operations Management and use the new tag line Advancing
Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success. The APICS Board of Directors unanimously
approved the name change at its October 9, 2004 meeting, and APICS unveiled the
new name publicly at the 2004 APICS International Conference and Exposition in
“APICS has evolved to meet the needs of the community it serves, but the name no longer fully recognized the value proposition the association delivers,” said APICS President Arnold Kennedy, CFPIM, CIRM, and Jonah. “The new name will honor our rich history in production and inventory control, better define the broad application of the APICS body of knowledge, and position us for the future.”
APICS was founded in 1957 as the American Production and Inventory Control Society, Inc. In the early 1990’s it adopted the name APICS—The Educational Society fro Resource Management to acknowledge its growing international presence and expanded scope.
Today, APICS represents a diverse community of professionals from virtually every manufacturing and service industry. The APICS body of knowledge spans all aspects of operations management, which includes production, inventory, supply chain, materials purchasing, and logistics. By changing its name, APICS the Association for Operations Management clearly defines its body of knowledge in terms that are universally understood. The new name asserts the association’s leadership position of delivering superior training, internationally recognized certifications, and comprehensive resources, while representing a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
In conjunction with the new name, APICS has adopted the tag line, Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success. “APICS is the resource that individuals and companies rely on for operations management educational validation of one’s knowledge through obtaining the Certified in Production and Inventory Management and Certified in Integrated Resource management designation,” said Jeffry W. Raynes, CAE, executive director and chief operation officer. “Our new tag line communicates the value that APICS delivers to an individual’s career advancement, as well as and employer’s bottom line.”
Please come join us….
January 13th for the Professional
Development Meeting:
Speaker: Paul Leao from the Ariens
Company
Topic: Lean Manufacturing
Short Biography:
Paul is currently the Lean Manager for all rides on value streams plus service parts. In his role he is responsible for the training of personnel and coordinating of all lean activity. He is the consultant during kaizen events, insuring that the teams use the lean tools properly, stays on tract with their goals and is available for problem solving. Paul also develops future leaders and lean zealots for the company through the internship program.
Prior to this role Paul was the process manager for the machine shop were he lead one of the first kaizen events in the manufacturing plant and lead the lean journey throughout the machine shop.
Paul’s previous positions include manger of manufacturing and assembly for the Gear Systems operations of Leeson Electric and various roles at Hub City Inc. a manufacturer of power transmissions.
DATE: Thursday January 13, 2005
PLACE: Jack’s “R” Better
TIME: Cocktails: 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Chapter Business: 6:45 PM to 7:00 PM Speaker: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
COST: Member: $20.00
Guest: $25.00
Student: $15.00
Registration: E-mail kaydeewhy@lakefield.net
Please
RSVP by Thursday January 6, 2005.
Directions to Jacks “R” Better
From
Shoreline APICS Chapter Calendar for 2004 / 2005
September 16 – Richard’s
October 20 – Rupp’s Riverdale
November 18 – Millersville House Millersville
December – No Meeting
January 13
– Jack’s R Better
Manitowoc
February 16 – Millhome Supper Club Millhome
March 16 – Klemmes Wagon Wheel Howard’s
Grove April
21
– Richards
BOD – LTC campus in Cleveland –
Nemschoff Room
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 2
January 4
February 1
March 1
April 5
Anyone wishing to attend a BOD meeting is more than welcome; please contact any BOD member for more details. This would be a great way for you to see if you would like to become a BOD member.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL EMPLOYERS
If you are currently looking for someone with excellent skills and background in the Supply Chain Management field please e-mail the position along with skills required to our Web Master, Mark Duff at Mark.Duff@kohler.com
He will see that it gets put onto our Employment Opportunities page on our Chapter Web site www.shorelineapics.org. We would also be glad to put your ad in our monthly newsletter. There is no charge for this service.
2004-2005 CPIM Review Course Schedule
Thursdays
5 PM – 9 PM @ Vollrath Company
· Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21 of 2004
· Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9 of 2004
· Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP)
January 20, 27, February 3, 10, 17 of 2005
· Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
March 3, 10, 178, 24, and 31 of 2005
· Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)
April 14, 21, 28 May 5, 12 of 200
LOCATION/FEES
The classes will be held at the Vollrath Company @
CPM, CPIM Senior Buyer
DRS Power & Control Technologies, Inc.
Phone (414) 875-4772
Fax (414) 875-4712
INSTRUCTOR HONORARIUMS
We are currently seeking instructors for the CPIM review
courses. The instructors receive $750 as honorariums for every
course. If you are interested, please contact any of the board members.
About CPIM
Te CPIM program provides a common platform for individuals to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. Since 1973, more than 80,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM
About CIRM
The CIRM program concentrates on the integration and collaboration among the key business functions of product development, sales and marketing, human resources, finance, and operations. Since 1992, more than 4,000 professionals have earned the APICS CIRM designation.
REGION 14 -- 10th Annual
STUDENT CASE COMPETITION
Downers Grove Ill, February 4 and 5,
2003
Double
Tree
2111 Butterfield Rd.
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Tel: 1-630-971-2000
PURPOSE
The Student Case
Competition is designed to encourage Student Chapter involvement in Regional
activities, allow students to compare their education with that of other
students, test their classroom education and its usefulness in solving
real-world situations, and to heighten the importance of APICS involvement (as
a college student and as a professional) now and in the future.
PROCESS
All APICS Student
Chapter members are invited to attend the February 4
& 5 Regional Retreat in
The
Students will interact with the professional members during Friday night’s
opening session and will receive the case at 9 pm.
Students
should have at least one member attend the early morning general session on
Saturday.
There will
be a Question & Answer board in the hospitality suite until 2:00 AM where
individuals will be available to answer specific student questions. The answer will be posted on the board so each team can benefit from
that Q & A during the competition.
Each ASC is
allowed one entry, and it cannot exceed 3
pages of text (min. 12 pt. type) and 2 pages of visuals. The
Cases (papers) must be turned in by noon on
Saturday in the Directors Suite. The Cases will be judged
prior to the closing session.
All
PowerPoint/Word/Excel Presentations must be submitted
to the Director no later than 1:00 PM and should be on a CD ready for use. (See
director if questions)
After lunch the Students will meet with their Parent Chapters for
Regional Resources and then will present their solution to the group during the
next general session.
Each ASC
will have 5 minutes to present their Case and the presentations will also be scored.
During the
closing, awards will be given to the Students
Chapters.
CHAPTER SUPPORT
Every Student Chapter
that participates will get a monetary award. Therefore, it is imperative
that we have the support of each Professional Chapter from any Region
participating (suggested contribution: match or exceed last year’s level of
giving, and others should give at least $100 if possible). Last years average
contribution was $425 with some giving up to $1000. A total of $6375 was donated last year. All funds are split
among those APICS that participate.
If a
Chapter does not have a Student Chapter we still encourage you to get involved
in this exciting activity; perhaps it could help you to develop a local
Affiliate Student Chapter
Rules
Student
Chapters may have 2 to 20 Student Members participate
on the case. The use of reference books and computers is acceptable, but
students must furnish their own.
If you have
other questions or can provide us with the name address and phone number of
student leaders to contact please call Tony Stencel at 616-913-6577 or email at
anthony.stencel@siemens.com
Let’s make this Student Case Competition the best yet!
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Bruce Balthazor |
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VP to the Student Chapter |
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Katie Blumenstein |
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Newsletter |
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