Newsletter
– November
2008
In This Issue:
- President's Message
- Shoreline APICS PDM Calendar
for 2008/2009
- Nov 11 PDM Food
Drive
- 2008/2009 CPIM Review Course Schedule
- Shoreline Road Cleanup
- APICS CSCP
·
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009
·
Shoreline Board of Directors 2008/2009
President’s
Message
October is
nearly over and the holiday season is on its way. We had great attendance at our tour of Windmill
Products and the dinner at The Bull. I
want to thank Windmill Products for sharing their facility with us. A big thank you goes to Tim Keenan for
sharing their lean journey with us, also.
We look forward to another great evening at City Streets Riverside on
November 11th. Please bring a
food item for the food drive taking place at the PDM.
Take a
brisk walk along the lake on November 1st as we clean the road north
of
We are
looking for individuals to join the Board.
Our Board Meeting is held the first Tuesday of every month at LTC. The time is
Alice Ward
Shoreline APICS PDM Calendar for 2008/2009
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Millhome Supper Club, |
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The Bull, ----- Windmill Tour |
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City
Streets |
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Knox’s Silver Valley
Supper Club, Manitowoc |
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Nino’s Restaurant,
Sheboygan |
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Seven Lakes Golf Course, Cato – Student Night |
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Autumn Ridge – Top Management Night |
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Please
note that all PDM dates and locations are subject to change. Check our website for the latest information.
To
register, contact roozee14@gmail.com by Friday
November 7.
PDM:
City
Streets at
Directions:
From the
north: I-43 to Hwy 23 in
(Hwy 23
turns to
From the
south: I-43 to Hwy 28 exit. Turn East (right) on Hwy 28/Washington Ave to 8th st. Go north (left)
on 8th until the roundabout. Turn right at the stop light just north of the bridge.
City Streets will be right around the corner on the left (the roundabout is on
the corner of
Time:
Cocktails:
Dinner:
Chapter
Business:
Speaker:
Cost:
Member:
$20.00
Guest:
$25.00
Student:
$15.00
Speaker: Kathy Smathers, CPIM,
CSCP, has over 20 years experience in manufacturing operations, is currently
employed as Manager, Sales and Operations Planning, at Fiskars
Brands, Inc, Gardening Division,
Kathy has served on the Madison APICS board in various
positions for the past 10 years, including President, Education, Secretary and
Programs. Kathy currently assists the Madison Chapter in their education
program, as an instructor for the CPIM review classes. She is also a member of Great Lakes District
Staff, serving as Assistant Vice President.
Topic:
Sales and Operations Planning Implementation at Fiskars
Brands, Gardening Division: The Essence of Sales and
Operations Planning is decision making regarding customer service goals,
sales volumes, production rates, level of finished goods, and customer backlog.
S&OP is a cross functional
process. It consists of Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance and Product
Development working together to develop an integrated set of plans that all
departments can support. Their recommendations are presented to the Executive
S&OP team for their approval or decision to modify the
recommendations.
Tonight we will take a journey to review the development,
implementation and execution of the Sales and Operations Planning process as it
evolved at Fiskars Brands, Gardening Division. The
process has been in place for less than a year, still a work in progress as
we make improvements and adjustments as
needed. We will share some of the
challenges in getting started, roadblocks we encountered during implementation,
what worked for us and what did not work so well. We will review the flow chart of the process
and share documents used during one complete S&OP monthly cycle.
Shoreline
Chapter Nov
Please show
your generosity and bring either canned or boxed food items with you to the Nov
PDM. The total collected will be equally divided between the
Peanut
Butter
Soup- NOT
TOMATO
Canned
vegetables
Canned
fruit
Cereal
Canned
meats
Boxed
Dinners
Crackers-
this is an item that the Salvation Army does not normally purchase due to the
high cost. This makes snack-type crackers in highly appreciated for the holiday
season.
Personal
hygiene items; soap, shampoo
Cash
donations are also accepted.
Each person
donating will be included in a $25 cash drawing to be
held the evening of the PDM.
Donate 1
item = 1 ticket
Donate more
than 1 item = 2 tickets
The
Shoreline Chapter will be recognized for this donation in the local
newspapers. Most importantly though is
the spirit of giving and sharing. Donations will go to help not only low-income
families, but also families who are in situations of lay-offs and job loss due
to companies downsizing.
The Shoreline BOD thanks you, in advance, for your generosity.
The next
road clean up is planned for
What is the
APICS CSCP?
The APICS CSCP brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By
giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert,
not just within your organization’s walls—you become the global expert.
From
manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly
important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations.
Customer expectations are high—with the APICS CSCP, you can ensure that your
company not only meets, but also exceeds them.
Is
APICS CSCP Right for You? Earning
an APICS certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a
sought-after expert. Around the world, APICS certification designees are
recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.
Especially
in today’s growing and changing supply chain management field, to maintain your
competitive edge, you must continuously increase your knowledge, skills, and
expertise. Stay competitive with the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
certification.
Join the APICS CSCP
Update list—receive the latest information as it becomes available
APICS CSCP EXAM DATES:
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Eligibility Deadline |
Registration Deadline |
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2008/2009 CPIM Review Course Schedule:
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COURSE
TITLE |
MODULE
DATES |
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Basics
of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) |
Sept 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16
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Master Planning of Resources (MPR) |
Nov
6, 13, 20, Dec 4, Dec 11
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Detailed
Scheduling and Planning (DSP) |
Jan 15,
22, 29, Feb 5, 12 |
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Execution
and Control of Operations (ECO) |
Feb 26,
March 5, 12, 19, 26 |
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Strategic
Management of Resources (SMR) |
April
16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 |
Location /
Fees
The classes
will be held at The Bemis Company Plant N. Sheboygan Falls. The course fees are $250 for APICS members
and $325 for nonmembers, APICS Membership can be applied for through the APICS
web site:www.apics.org. The course fees include participant
guides/workbooks. Checks for
fees should be made out to Shoreline APICS Chapter, and should be sent to PO Box 1351 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1351prior to
the beginning of class. The class
sizes are limited to 20 students.
Note: Sessions may be cancelled should there not be enough
participants.
Directions to Bemis Plant in Sheboygan Falls
1. Head West on WI-23 - go 2.6 mi.
2. Take the CR-Y exit towards Kohler - go .4 mi.
3. Continue on
4. Turn Right on
5. Turn Right on
6. Turn left on
7. Turn left at the Bemis plant
The parking area is on the side or in the front. Please use
the front door and sign in at the desk upon arrival.
For questions or if you wish to registration please call or
email:
Bruce G. Balthazor, 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 and are eligible for 2 certification maintenance
points per hour of instruction as outlined in the maintenance manual. If you are interested, please contact the
Certification VP Bruce Balthazor brucegbalthazor@DRS-PCT.com.
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Shoreline 2008/2009 Board of Directors
Shoreline APICS Chapter---Board
of Directors
BOD Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009
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The Board of Directors meets on the
first Tuesday of every month at
Current BOD positions open for the
2008/2009-program year
Vice-President – Position consists
of standing in for president when unable to attend BOD meetings or PDM’s. Train for
taking over president position in the following year.
Chapter Historian – Position
consists of assembling the past history and tracking & charting current
history.
If you are interested in joining the
BOD contact Alice Ward actng@hotmail.com
or plan to attend the next BOD meeting.
Editor's Note:
Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please e-mail Newsletter@ShorelineAPICS.org.
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