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January Professional Development Meeting

Speaker:       Dentsply-Tulsa Dental Specialties Tour

Date:              Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Where:           608 Rolling Hills Drive

Johnson City, Tn.

 

Topic:                        Plant Tour

Schedule:     6:00 PM – 6:15 PM   Sign-in , Networking

 6:15PM- 7:30 Tour Introduction, Tour

To register for this PDM:

Please email Jackie Reed at Jackie.Reed@amgreetings.com, or contact your company coordinator, or register on-line from the APICS Appalachian Chapter Website  http://www.apics-appa.org     BY NOON, January 16th, 2012   

No meal will be served and the tour is free.

 

Thanks for your participation!

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About the Tour:  

Tulsa Dental Specialties has manufactured medical device components in Johnson City for over 30 years. Tulsa Dental Specialties is a division of Dentsply, the world’s leading dental supply provider. Please join us as we tour their Rolling Hills Drive facility and see how the company is continuously improving to meet their customers’ needs.

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Programs for 2012

Date

Speaker

Topic

Location

17 Jan   2012

Plant Tour

Tulsa Dental Specialties

608 Rolling Hills Drive, Johnson City

21 Feb 2012

Kimberly Rhoton

Labor Law

Holiday Inn

20 Mar 2012

 

Plant Tour

 

17 Apr 2012

Student Chapter

In Development

Holiday Inn

15 May 2012

Deb Hansford

Safety Stock

Holiday Inn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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About APICS

APICS The Association for Operations Management 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. 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.

"I credit APICS membership with contributing to my business and career success." Jim BaconGlobal Supply Chain OperationsBayer CorporationBiological Products

Enhance Your Knowledge of Operations Management

APICS Membership

The APICS membership community of 250 local APICS chapters and 28 International Associates supports more than 42,000members in 15,000 manufacturing and service industry companies worldwide. By joining APICS, professionals keep up to date on industry best practices, new technologies, and proven techniques. They also gain access to networking opportunities, cost savings on educational materials, and exclusive members-only resources such as APICS magazine and the APICS Dictionary. Employers who endorse APICS membership for their employees enjoy a more capable, knowledgeable and productive workforce.

APICS Education and Training

APICS provides comprehensive education and training programs that significantly improve an individual's understanding of operations management practices, strategies, and concepts. The APICS body of knowledge consists of education, research, and standards developed by leading practitioners and academicians. Through regular expansion and refinement, the APICS body of knowledge offers the most expert, current, and relevant education to the growing operations management community.

APICS Certification

APICS currently administers two internationally recognized certification programsCertified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). With the addition of the CSCP designation, APICS enhances its validation of the disciplines within operations management, specifically production, inventory, enterprise, and supply chain management. By earning the CPIM, CSCP, and CIRM designations, individuals validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to employers, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement.

To learn more about the APICS community, visit www.apics.org.

 

Appalachian Chapter