APICS Appalachian Chapter

Educational Opportunities

Detailed Scheduling and Planning – Aug 28 – Oct 30 at Kennametal in JC

Course Registration Contacts:

Mark JeffcoatCPIM

(423) 229-1864

Basics of Supply Chain Management - September 2 for 10 weeks – location to be determined

Basics of Supply Chain Management - Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the Basics, you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization. Topics include:

Elements of the Supply Chain
Just-in-Time (JIT)
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
Demand Planning
Capacity Management.

Classes begin September 2, 2008 and will conclude November 4, 2008. Classes are held every week on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Location of classes to be determined. Fee is $300 per person if they are a member of APICS.

For further information please contact:

Mark Jeffcoat

423.229.1864

Jeffcoat@eastman.com

ECO – Jan 8 – March 5 2009 at Kennametal in JC

Course Registration Contacts:

Mark JeffcoatCPIM

(423) 229-1864

Jeffcoat@eastman.com

CSCP Review Course Offering February 2009 –

Course Registration Contacts:

Kevin Cooper, CPIM,CSCP Mark JeffcoatCPIM

(423) 989-8159 (423) 229-1864

kevin.cooper@kingpharm.com Jeffcoat@eastman.com

The APICS CSCP Learning System includes the following.

Print components

Four easy-to-understand modules with more than 800 pages of content covering the entire CSCP body of knowledge
Progress check questions at the end of each section to ensure that you understand the concepts

Online review and practice testing tools

Practice test bank of more than 600 multiple-choice questions
Pre-test to measure initial level of knowledge
Module-specific tests with immediate feedback, answer rationales, and references to the text for easy review
Timed post-test to measure progress and preparedness for the CSCP exam
eFlashcards to review terms and definitions
Online glossary for quick reference to terms
Online progress report to track scores and completed exercises
Online Information Center provides additional resources, references and feedback opportunities.
A certificate of course completion

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APICS Webinars

The convenience and flexibility of APICS Webinars enable organizations to educate a large number of employees at once, reduce travel expenses, and maintain consistent levels of productivity by eliminating time out of the office. Each 60-minute APICS Webinar features an educational discussion, case studies, and a Q&A session. All you need to participate is an Internet connection and a telephone. As an added benefit, registrants of each APICS Webinar receive a CD-ROM of the presentation after the event.

We’re currently improving our APICS Webinars On Demand. Watch for an e-mail announcing the new and improved APICS Webinars On Demand.

NEW APICS Webinar Series: Innovative and Creative Techniques for Solving Global Demand Management Issues
Date and Time: October 7, 9, 28, 30, November 4, 6, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. CDT (GMT -06:00, Chicago)
Duration: 1 hour
Presenter: Gary A. Landis, Ed.D. CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Site Price: $299 APICS member, $359 nonmember
Availability: Space Available

Description

As managing demand becomes more complex due to global customers and suppliers, it becomes more difficult to predict changes in demand. Because the supply chains are longer due to geographical distances, it becomes more difficult to react quickly to these demand changes.

This series consists of six distinct Webinars that cover these demand issues from basics to advanced techniques. Listed below are the six Webinars:

Basic

Forecasting Principles
Demand Management Concepts

Intermediate
Forecasting Both Supply and Demand
Methods for Reacting to Changing Demand

Advanced
How to Use Creative Forecasting Techniques in a Chaotic Environment
Innovative Techniques for Managing Demand More Effectively

This series of Webinars is ideal for company management teams. The cross-functional teams should consist of key sales and marketing associates, key manufacturing associates, representatives from finance and/or accounting, and information services. This should include purchasing, materials, and logistics personnel. Also, individuals who are involved in using forecasts or developing forecasts should attend.

Top Learning Objectives

Forecasting Principles (1)

Understand the importance of sales forecasts and why one must be able to react quickly to changing demand.
Learn how to work closely with customers to help communicate changes.
Determine the steps involved in forecasting and understand the sequence and timeliness of these activities.
Select the appropriate models, techniques, and software to support the company’s needs.

Demand Management (2)

Learn to identify the sources of variability in demand.
Identify methods for improving demand planning.
Understand how to implement demand management collaborative planning.
Learn the different types of collaborative planning techniques.

Forecasting Both Supply and Demand (3)

Learn to use overall company strategies and approaches to achieve a successful sales forecast.
Develop methods for anticipating supply shortages and how to balance demand with supply.
Understand the methods for prioritizing customers' orders when supply is less than demand.
Learn how to share information throughout the supply chain.

Methods for Reacting to Changing Demand (4)

Understand methods for synchronizing global operations when developing forecasts.
Describe strategies for successfully countering the bullwhip effect.
Explain how to use the techniques for predicting different types of service parts demand.
Describe the type of metrics required for measuring improved fill rates.

How to Use Creative Forecasting Techniques in a Chaotic Environment (5)

Learn how to expand qualitative forecasting techniques.
Define how to perform collaborative global forecasting for both supply and demand.
Define forecasting methods for outsourced functions.
Identify key metrics for evaluating performance.

Innovative Techniques for Managing Demand More Effectively (6)

Learn how to establish a demand management organization.
Describe methods for using processes, people, and technology in structuring an effective global demand planning and managing structure.
Define and provide examples for demand collaborative techniques.
Explain the steps in introducing new products into operations while meeting customer demand expectations.

Level: Beginning-Intermediate
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About the Presenter
gary_landis Gary A. Landis, Ed.D., CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, president of G.A. Landis Associates, has more than 25 years of experience in various types of management—as a consultant, practitioner, and educator. His company provides both consulting and education in ERP, MRP II, JIT, and a variety of computer systems applications. His ability to help facilitate successful closed-loop systems in manufacturing environments has resulted in Class A systems installations. His company also evaluates software and assists client companies in the selection process.

G.A. Landis Associates has developed courses in Advanced Supply Chain Management and has assisted companies in their implementation.

As a manufacturing consultant at Unisys Corporation, Landis provided education and guidance in the design and implementation of online, integrated, manufacturing control systems. Before his consulting positions, he served in management positions with Clow Corporation, Allis-Chalmers, Joy Manufacturing, and General Motors. During his career, Landis has been responsible for installing and operating MRP-related systems in single- and multi-plant environments. His operating experience includes purchasing, distribution, inventory control, logistics, and both general and production management.

Landis holds both BS and MBA degrees from Kent State University and a doctorate from the University of Alabama. He has taught a variety of courses at five universities in past years. He served on the faculty at Auburn University and was involved in the development of an MS and Ph.D. programs in operations management.

Landis served as APICS president. He also served on the APICS Board of Directors, E&R Foundation, Editorial Review Board of the P&IM Journal, and has chaired international conference committees. He is a featured speaker at many APICS meetings and seminars. He is currently an APICS certified instructor. He served as the 2007 APICS Conference Committee chair for the APICS 50th Anniversary.

APICS Webinar Series: Management System Selection—Selecting the Right Tools for the Job
Presented by: Steve Novak, CPIM, CIRM
Site Price: $299 member, $359 non member

Steve_Novak_tmb Steve Novak has developed a new APICS Webinar series to help managers and high-level executives sort through and select the systems, or tools, that will help drive their organization to success. A brief discussion of several of the most popular tools, including what they are designed to do and how they are designed to help, will provide additional knowledge that is needed in the selection process. Popular tools include lean, six sigma, sales and operations planning, enterprise resources planning, the Baldrige criteria, and more. Sign up to participate in this APICS Webinar series and increase your odds of success.

Session 1: Introduction
Date: July 10, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT
Session 2: Lean & Six Sigma - Promises & Expectations
Date: July 17, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT
Session 3: TOC & S&OP - Promises & Expectations
Date: July 24, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT
Session 4: ERP & Criteria for Performance Excellence - Promises & Expectations
Date: July 31, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT
Session 5: The Basics, and more
Date: August 7, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT
Session 6: Wrap up
Date: August 14, 2008, at 1:00 pm CT

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