Newsletter
– February
2009
In This Issue:
- President's Message
- *Shoreline APICS PDM Calendar for 2008/2009*
- Certification
- Certification FAQ
- 2008/2009 CPIM Review Course Schedule
·
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009
·
Shoreline Board of Directors 2008/2009
To
our Readers: President’s Message
Happy
New Year!
We
got off to a great start with a wonderful presentation by Greg Gauthier at our
January PDM. We actually had great
weather! Greg took us on a journey which
revealed how and why
We
have a new speaker, Paul Decker, to brighten our February PDM at Heritage House. Note the location change from previous
newsletters. The topic sounds very
applicable to every individual. Check
out the information about the February PDM below.
Volunteer
work is very rewarding, especially when doing it together with others who are
as dedicated as the Shoreline Chapter Board.
Please join us for our monthly business meetings, the first Tuesday of
every month at LTC. The time is
Keep
in mind those less fortunate and contact any board member if you have positions
open in your companies. Several of our
Board members are currently seeking new positions. Lots of talent is available.
Alice Ward
President-Shoreline APICS
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, |
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*****Heritage House, |
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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. There is no schedule PDM
for December.
To
register, contact roozee14@gmail.com by Friday
February 6.
**NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE**
PDM:
From
north, I-43 to Hi-way 23 exit to
From
south, I-43 to Hi-way 28 exit. Right on 28 to
SPEAKER:
PAUL DECKER
Paul Decker shares his insights from life
experience helping people and organizations adjust and thrive in the 21st
Century. He has worked in sales and as an executive for Xerox, Bausch &
Lomb, local and internationally based manufacturing firms, and serves on
several Boards.
In 1997 Paul’s life was interrupted by a
sudden diagnosis of a large mass in the right lung. It turned out to be a cancerous
tumor, and had spread to his lymph nodes. His right lung and several lymph
nodes were removed, and six weeks later he started chemotherapy, followed by
radiation. It was a shock since Paul had never smoked and displayed no
tell-tale symptoms. After a year of strenuous rehabilitation, Paul was back
rebuilding his life.
Recently completing his Master’s degree,
learning and implementing new skills has proven successful for Paul, and he
brings those skills to life in his keynote speeches, strategic planning
sessions, leadership and sales training seminars, coaching, and mentoring.
Paul works with a vast array of private
clients that include Fortune 500 organizations, businesses with 10 to 2000
people, non-profits, universities and business associations. Paul has developed customized training
programs for firms based on customer needs, industry protocols, his vast
experience, and the latest research from his teaching and learning. Paul
teaches in the
TOPIC:
Living & Working in the 21st Century
The 21st Century will be better for People
& Organizations that:
-THINK, LEARN, and
IMPLEMENT on a routine basis
-Are open to
Communication in all its' formats
-Understand we have
more in common than we have differences
Effective
will change to
773-639-3171.
APICS
offers two certification programs, Certified in
Production and Inventory Management, and Certified Supply
Chain Professional. APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards
of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service
industries.
Learn
how APICS certification can help you. Download the APICS Certification Brochure now.
New! APICS certification program
designees may now obtain the AST&L Certification in Transportation and
Logistics through a special waiver. Click here
for details. For more information on the AST&L CTL, download the
program brochure.
Do I have to be an APICS member to become
certified?
No, but you will save money if you are a member. APICS members receive a
discount of more than 25 percent on APICS CPIM and CIRM exam registration fees
and receive valuable savings on reference materials and educational programs.
Nonmembers may register, but they must first call APICS Customer Support to
obtain an APICS Customer Number.
Can I become an APICS member and register for
an exam at the same time?
No. Your membership status must be active when you register to ensure that you
receive the member rate. To allow adequate time for your membership information
to be transferred to Pearson VUE, you should wait until you have received your
membership card before contacting the test center.
APICS
members should keep their memberships current and renew them promptly to avoid
a lapse in benefits. When registering for an exam, you must have your APICS
member number available to ensure that you receive that APICS member rate.
Corporate members must provide their unique individual membership number to
receive the member rate.
Is there a waiting period to retake a APICS CPIM/CIRM examination?
Yes. You must wait 30 days before retaking an APICS certification examination.
There are no exceptions to this policy. APICS encourages any candidate who does
not pass an exam to attend review courses held by the local APICS chapter or to
order certification reference materials for additional study before retaking
the exam.
What is the scoring process for APICS CPIM,
APICS CIRM, and APICS CSCP exams?
The Understand a Scaled Score document explains the use of a
scaled score system for reporting test performance in the APICS CPIM and CIRM
programs.
Does a change to the APICS courseware indicate a change
to the exam?
Not necessarily. Not all changes to the courseware are due to changes in the
exam specifications. While APICS courseware is periodically updated to reflect
changes in the exam specifications, it is also updated in response to feedback
from instructors and students regarding ways to enhance the learning experience
and to reflect industry trends.
Additionally, exam content is reviewed annually by APICS exam committees—committee decisions are reflected in the exam specifications document. For the APICS CPIM program, refer to the current version of the APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual; candidates for the APICS CSCP exam should refer to the current APICS CSCP examination content outline. Your examination preparation and APICS courseware experience are more likely to be successful when these documents are the foundation of your study efforts.
2008/2009 CPIM Review Course Schedule:
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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) |
Oct 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, Dec 4
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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:
Joke for the day:
Bosses versus workers
When I take a long time, I am slow.
When my boss takes a long time, he is thorough.
When I don't do it, I am lazy.
When my boss doesn't do it, he's too busy.
When I do it without being told, I'm trying to be smart.
When my boss does the same that is initiative.
When I please my boss, that's brown-nosing.
When my boss pleases his boss, that's co-operating.
When I do good, my boss never remembers.
When I do wrong, he never forgets.
Contact Information
Shoreline APICS
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