Newsletter
– September
2009
In This Issue:
- President's Message
- Upcoming Conferences
- APICS 2009 Preview Webinar Series
- Shoreline APICS PDM Calendar for 2008/2009
- 2008/2009 CPIM Review Course Schedule
·
Board of Directors Meeting Schedule for 2008/2009
·
Shoreline Board of Directors 2008/2009
President’s Message
As the
last weeks of summer wind down we begin to look forward to the fall
season. Raking leaves, warm days and
cooler nights are right around the corner.
We are due to start on our 2009/2010-program year with many interesting
learning opportunities coming up.
The
CPIM review classes will begin September 17.
We are offering a free class when you attend and pay for the 1st
4 classes. There is still time to sign
up and take advantage of this offer. If
interested contact Bruce Balthazor brucegbalthazor@DRS-PCT.com
for details.
Our
1st PDM is scheduled for Sept 22 at Millhome Supper Club in
The
International Conference is set for October 4-6. See the APICS website www.apics.org
for information and to sign up. This
year’s conference is in
Enjoy
the wonderful end of summer weather and we look forward to seeing you at the
PDM.
Debra Gunderson
Co-President-Shoreline APICS
2009 APICS
International Conference & Expo
Register
now.
APICS
2009 Preview Webinar Series
Register for this complimentary online event series to get a sneak peek at what’s in store for you at APICS 2009. Learn about the subject matter that will be covered and gain insight to other facets of the APICS 2009 educational program content.
Session 1: Time Management and Master Scheduling: Built
from the Same Cloth
Presented by Donald Sheldon
Session 2: Job Search Strategies for Supply Chain
Professionals
Presented by Gary Capone
Session 3: Lean for Materials Managers
Bill Kerber
Session 4: Finding Hidden Cash in Operations
Presented by Nicholas Testa
Session 5: Managing Inventories in a Changing Economy
Presented by Gary Gossard
Shoreline APICS PDM Calendar for 2009/2010
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Date |
Location |
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Millhome Supper Club, |
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Best Western, |
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City Streets |
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Knox’s Silver
Valley Supper Club, |
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Seven Lakes Golf
Course, Cato – Student Night |
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Autumn Ridge – Top
Management Night |
Please
note that all PDM dates and locations are subject to change.
To
register, contact roozee14@gmail.com by Wednesday
Sept 16.
Time:
Cocktails:
Dinner:
Chapter
Business:
Speaker:
Cost:
Member:
$20.00
Guest:
$25.00
Student:
$15.00
Google
Maps
Topic:
Driving Change Toward Achievement of Business Excellence
Organizations are not successful by focusing
on technology alone. Nor have they
realized World Class results by focusing exclusively on processes or
people. Leading organizations have an
unwavering focus on the customer. They
recognize that delighting the customer is achieved by integrating the critical
business dimensions of people, processes and tools (Technology).
During this presentation, a model will be
presented that provides the framework for achieving Business Excellence. Then,
using an example company, a diagnostic will be described which determines a
company’s readiness for change and the ability of the company to work as a team
to drive change.
Business Excellence requires organizations to
change the way they view themselves. As
markets become more complex and more competitive, organizations must be able to
focus on their customer, simplify and align company-wide strategies and
processes, energize their employees and integrate the critical dimensions of
their business.
Business Excellence means knowing and serving
the customer better than your competition.
You must demonstrate the strength and agility to thrive in a constantly
changing and unpredictable environment.
It generates results that exceed stakeholder expectations and enables
your company to fully personify your corporate values and convictions.
Bring your thinking cap and your list of
challenges that are driving change in your company.
Speakers:
Allan Kauth & Shirley Chambliss
Allan Kauth, CPIM
is a professional speaker, educator, coach, and principal of Oliver Wight
During the past 30 years, Al has coached
management teams worldwide in development of continuous improvement strategies
and in the execution of those strategies toward the achievement of Class A
Business Excellence and World Class Performance. OW clients of significance
include Genprobe, Johnson & Johnson, the American Red Cross--Blood
Services, Aventis-Behring, Cooper Industries, Leggett & Platt and
Research-in-Motion.
The early stages of his business career were
spent as a Manufacturing Industry Consultant/Manager at Andersen Consulting
(now Accenture) where his emphasis was on the design and implementation of
information systems for the Manufacturing industry. His special expertise included assisting
closely held businesses and in managerial cost accounting. Primary accounts were Eaton Corporation and
Allis-Chalmers.
In the early 1980’s Al served as Operations
Manager for a multi-plant industrial foods company. During his tenure the first fully integrated
company information system was implemented which led to improved sales and a
significant reduction in working capital and cost of goods sold.
In 1986 he became an educator/consultant with
Buker, Inc. Al worked throughout
Upon return to the
Al has a Bachelor in Business Administration
from the
Al is certified in Production and Inventory
Management by the American Production and Inventory Control Society and has
supported that organization in local, regional and national levels. He has keynoted management conferences in
Shirley
Chambliss, an Affiliate with Oliver Wight Americas,
has over 25 years experience in multiple industries and disciplines, having
held a variety of executive-level positions with high technology, manufacturing
and services companies including GE Capital, Dun & Bradstreet, Teledyne,
Zurich RE, and Phoenix Partners. In
addition to her corporate work, she has traveled frequently supporting clients
throughout North and
Shirley
is an internationally recognized expert and leader in the area of
organizational change. She has worked
with executive management to provide both strategic and tactical support in
guiding and strengthening organizations as they experience dramatic change and
growth – from fundamental business turn-around situations, to integrating
acquisitions into existing operational structures, through succession planning,
executive retention and coaching processes.
Client company’s include General Motors, Allegiance Capital, SRBL
Architects, GenProbe, Qiagen, Arquest, and Leggett & Platt.
Shirley
is a frequent speaker to CEO Networks and at Leadership Seminars throughout the
2009/2010 CPIM Review Course Schedule:
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COURSE
TITLE |
MODULE
DATES |
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Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) |
Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
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Master Planning of Resources (MPR) |
Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, Dec 3
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Detailed Scheduling
and Planning (DSP) |
Jan 14, 21, 28, Feb
4, 11 |
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Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) |
Feb 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25 |
|
Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) |
April 8, 15, 22, 29, May 6 |
Fees
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.
Note: There is a new location for the classes @
Bemis Plant E. Contact Bruce for
directions.
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
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Position |
Name |
Telephone |
Email |
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Co-Presidents |
Linda
Tryba Debra
Gunderson |
920-682-8825
x154 |
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Vice
President |
Jamie
Prange |
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Past-President |
Alice Ward |
|
actng@hotmail.com |
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Secretary |
Stacy
Backhaus |
920-323-6024 |
mrsrock630@hotmail.com |
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Treasurer |
Joy
Thiers |
920-683-9808 |
Joy.theirs@lakefield.net |
|
Membership
VP |
Jamie
Prange |
|
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Programs
VP |
Ruth
Zimmermann |
920-242-5598 |
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Education
VP (Faculty) |
Steve
Redmer |
888-468-6582 |
|
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Certification
VP |
Bruce
Balthazor |
414-875-4772
|
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|
Student
Chapter VP Marketing
VP |
Linda
Tryba James
Prellwitz |
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Newsletter
Editor |
Debra
Gunderson |
920-682-8825
x154 |
dgunderson@tm.net |
|
Webmaster |
Mark
Duff |
920-457-4441
x 72524 |
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|
Passport
Coordinator |
Dan
Otte |
920-726-4221 |
|
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Chapter
Historian |
James
Prellwitz |
|
|
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Region
14 Rep |
Diane
Miderski |
414-803-9851 |
dmiderski@yahoo.com |
BOD Meeting Schedule for 2009/2010
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The Board of
Directors meets on the first Tuesday of every month at
Editor's Note:
Many of our members have work
addresses/e-mail addresses at their work place.
If you should get laid off please remember to update your APICS address
with us so we can keep you updated with APICS news. Or you can have both your
home and work e-mail address with us just in case one would change you would
still get the information at the other one.
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