Apics Svc2006

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

APICSThe Association for

Operations Management


APICS The Association for Operations Management

• Who we are

• What we offer

• Why you should be a part of the APICS Community


Who we are

APICS is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.


Who we are

Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.


Who we are: APICS Community

• 50,000 diverse professionals from

20,000 manufacturing and service

industry companies worldwide


• 8+ years serving Central Michigan• Offering Personal Development

Meetings• Providing training for APICS

Certification

Saginaw Valley Chapter Background


Industries Represented

• Automotive• Aviation/Aerospace• Biotechnology• Communications• Defense• Education• Electrical• Health Care/Medical Devices• Food/Beverages• Furniture• Glass• Graphic Arts

• Mining• Transportation• Retail• Machinery• Maintenance/Repair/

Operations• Metal Fabrication• Pharmaceuticals/ Chemicals• Plastics/Rubber• Textile/Apparel• Lumber/Paper• Software/Hardware• Utilities


Areas of Responsibility

• Distribution• Engineering• Finance/Accounting• Forecasting• Human Resources • Inventory Control• Logistics• Management Information

Systems • Materials Management

• Operations• Planning/Scheduling• Production Control• Professional Services• Purchasing • Quality/Service• Research and Development• Sales/Marketing• Supply Chain• Shipping/Receiving• Training/Education


What we offer:

The APICS Body of Knowledge in

Operations Management


• Seminars/Workshops/Conferences• Monthly Magazines/Monthly Newsletters• Monthly Professional Development

Meetings• Networking• Leadership Development• Classes/Certification Programs

What Do We Offer?


APICS Certifications

CPIM

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

• Since 1974

• 80,000 have earned the APICS CPIM designation


• Must Complete five modules:

-Basics of Supply Chain Management

-Detailed Scheduling & Planning

-Master Planning of Resources

-Execution & Control of Operations

-Strategic Management of Resources

CPIM Certification


• Sessions held in tri-city area

• General public sessions held in the evenings

• In House sessions available for company specific educational or timing needs.

Class Sessions


• MRO – Reliability Engineering

• Tool to track life cycle of equipment

• Excel EOQ Calculator Tool– Develop and implement this tool in your plant

• Professor– Professor from MSU

• China Affect

2007 Planned Workshops


APICS Advances Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive

Success

Top corporations in North America and around the world are using APICS education to improve their bottom line.


Taylor Building Products

APICS CPIM certification and onsite training have been incorporated into Taylor Building Product’s process. The garage door panel process has been rearranged and is more efficient and easier to schedule.


What does APICS mean?

• Certification – Experience the Power of Knowledge

• Education– Enhance Your Skills

• Professional Resources – Gain a Competitive Advantage

• Community– Learn from Industry Experts


What does APICS mean?APICS The Association for Operations Management

Advancing

Productivity,

Innovation, and

Competitive

Success


Questions?

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