Scholarship for
Operations Management Student Practitioners
for 2008
AMOUNT:
$1,000
Award may be
applied to the costs of tuition, registration, or acquisition of
special materials related to the proposed activity. Costs met by
other sources or incurred prior to the period of the award are
ineligible.
FOR:
Courses and
programs leading to an academic degree granted by an accredited
college or university in the field of, or related to, operations
management, purchasing/procurement, materials management, inventory
control, specification development , production control and
resource management.
CLOSING DATE:
Applications must be received no later than March 14th, 2008
You have many tools in your Business Toolkit, but how do you decide which ones to use? Join Steve Novak, author of The Small Manufacturer’s Toolkit, as he leads you through a workshop that will let you answer this question.
There are two main obstacles that stand in your way when trying to sort through and select the tools that will help you improve performance. The first is the lack of an effective methodology to select the tools, and the second is inadequate understanding of the fundamental principles behind the tools.
This presentation will help you to overcome these two obstacles. An effective methodology and a discussion of the fundamental principles behind several of the tools will be discussed. Be prepared to work your brains as you put the methodology into practice, and expect to discover some things you thought you knew about some of the tools in your toolkit.
Some of the tools that will be discussed are Lean, Six Sigma, Sales & Operations Planning, Theory of Constraints, the Baldrige Criteria, and more. Are you ready to RRRRumble??
Location
Embassy Suites Hotel
5335 E. Broadway
Tucson, Arizona 85711
The Williams Center is on the south side of Broadway Blvd., east of Swan and west of Craycroft Rd. Plan on Attending this Super Meeting
Dinner will be a choice of the following with daily salad, fresh fruit and desert.
• Turkey Club Croissant Sandwich with Roasted Slices of Turkey Breast, Smoked Bacon, Dried Cranberry Salsa, Lettuce, Tomato and Herb Mayonnaise on a Fresh Croissant.
• Seared Salmon Club Sandwich with Seared Filet of Salmon, Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato and Chipotle Aloli on Freshly Baked Focaccia
Cost: $14 for PDM
$40 for LEAN Seminar (Details below)
Save some $$$, attend both the PDM and the LEAN Seminar for just $47
For enrolled college students it is $5 for the PDM, $20 for the LEAN Seminar, or $23 for both events.
Presented by
Steve Novak, who is also our PDM speaker (see his bio)
author
of The Small Manufacturer’s Toolkit
Embassy Suites Hotel
Tucson Williams Center
5335 E. Broadway Blvd
When: March 19, 2008
Cost: $40.00 (pay at sign-in) also check out the combo pricing with the PDM
Students $20.00 (must be currently enrolled at UofA, NAU, ASU or Pima Community College)
Sign-In 8:00 AM
Seminar 1st session 8:30AM – 11:30AM
Lunch 11:30 - 12:00
Seminar 2nd session 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Lunch will include daily salad, fresh fruit, desert and your choice of:
• Roast Beef Supreme Sandwich with Roast Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce and Tomato with Herbed Mayonnaise on Baguette
• Turkey Club Croissant Sandwich with Roasted Slices of Turkey Breast, Smoked Bacon, Dried Cranberry Salsa, Lettuce, Tomato and Herb Mayonnaise on a Fresh Croissant
RSVP your reservation with your menu choice to Yasmi Fitch, yfitch@mrimedical.comyfitch@mrimedical.com
Topics covered:
Basic
concepts of Lean
Benefits
of Lean
What
Lean Is, What Lean Isn’t
Tools
and Techniques of Lean
5S
Value
Stream Mapping
Cellular
Manufacturing
Kaizen
(Continuous Improvement)
Kanban Inventory Replenishment
TPM
(Total Productive Maintenance)
Employee
Empowerment in a Lean Environment
Lean
& Six Sigma
How
Lean & Six Sigma Work Together
Implementing
Lean
Requirements
How
to Start
Lean is all around us - Lean Manufacturing, the Lean
Office, the Lean Enterprise, and Lean Supply Chains.Lean is a management system that is
widely used, but also widely misunderstood and mysterious to many.Lean offers many benefits to the
organizations that implement it, but many organizations have failed to
achieve the results that they expect.This seminar will introduce the underlying philosophy and the
basic concepts of Lean with the goal that you can begin the journey of
Lean in your organization.
One of the most basic questions regarding Lean is
whether it is right for your organization. That question can’t be answered
without an understanding of what Lean is all about, what you should
expect from Lean, and what it takes to implement it.This seminar will give you a solid
understanding of the concepts of Lean and many of the tools and
techniques that are used within the Lean system.
What you’ll take away from this seminar:
Solid
understanding of the basic principles and concepts of Lean
Identify
the benefits of Lean
Understanding
of many of the tools and techniques associated with Lean
Understanding
the relationship between Lean and Six Sigma
Here is a list of 11 things that many high school and college graduates are not learning in school. I have two guys at the U of A right now and I know I had to give them these nuggets of knowledge myself before they got too far along.
Joel Lohr
RULE 1
Life is not fair; get used to it.
RULE 2
The world won’t care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.
RULE 3
You will NOT make $60,000 thousand dollars a year right out of high school. You won’t be vice-president with a free car, until you earn them both.
RULE 4
If you think your professor is tough, wait until you get a boss. He doesn’t have tenure.
RULE 5
Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping, they called it opportunity.
RULE 6
If you mess up, it’s not your parents fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them.
RULE 7
Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying bills, cleaning your cloths and listening to you talk about you are. So before you save the rainforests from the parasites of your parent’s generation try “delousing” the closet in your room.
RULE 8
Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades: they’ll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.
RULE 9
Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time.
RULE 10
Television is NOT real life. In real life, people actually have to leave the coffee shop to go to jobs.
RULE 11
Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.
Excerpted from “Dumbing Down Our Kids: Why American Children Feel Good About Themselves But Can’t Read, Write or Add” by Charles J. Sykes
class=clipart border=0 v:shapes="_x0000_s1026">About the
Speaker
Steve is the founder and president of PPR Management Services, LLC. He has held management positions in a variety of industries, with responsibility for operations, purchasing, inventory management, planning, production scheduling, warehousing, safety, sanitation, and facilities. He has over 12 years of management experience, 15 years of manufacturing experience, and 20 years of process improvement experience. Steve has performed process improvement activities throughout his career, has worked to develop quality systems, and has held key positions with multiple ERP system implementations. He has earned the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), Certified Quality Manager (CQMgr), and Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) designations. He earned his BBA with Accounting Concentration from the University of New Mexico, and is currently pursuing his MBA from Baker College.
Steve is the author of The Small Manufacturer’s Toolkit: A Guide to Selecting the Techniques and Systems to Help You Win (Taylor & Francis), and published the article Micro and Macro in APICS Magazine. He authored the Inventory Essentials for Small Manufacturers seminar for APICS The Association of Operations Management, and is a respected speaker and seminar leader.
Steve has been an officer of the Hawaii Chapter of APICS for a number of years. As VP of Education he developed the chapter's education program, and has served as an instructor since its inception. Steve has taught CPIM Review courses and Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management courses for the chapter. Steve served on the APICS 2004 and 2005 Nominating Committees and on the 2007 Strategic Direction Committee, and served on the APICS Region 10 Staff as Director of Education. Steve served as an examiner for the Hawaii Award of Excellence in 2004.
Welcome to New Members and Renewals Mike Palikowski, Tusonix, Inc.
Garry Smith, Honeywell
Reyes Gardner, Universal Avionic Systems Corporation
Joe Crawford, Southwestern Laser
William Leedale, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Dwight Comer, CPIM, CSCP
Erich Holzer, CPIM
Frances Evans
Wayne Heckman, CPIM
Kim Davey
Ricardo Romero
CPIM/CFPIM/CIRM/CSCP Certification
John Kaminiski, CSCP
Bill Leedale, CSCPMichael Paull, CPIMMore than 20 percent of those who raised dues said they had done so
because of the rise in the consumer price index, while another 12 percent had
done so to help cover general operating expenses
APICS Announces New Membership Dues Structure
The APICS Board of Directors approved a new membership
dues structure beginning April 1, 2008. The focus for APICS has always been on providing the
value that members seek to improve their on-the-job performance, advance in
their careers, and thrive as operations management professionals. The new dues
structure will provide greater support and resources to APICS partners (chapters, districts, and
IAs) who deliver programs locally.
Member
association dues will increase from $110 to $150 for professional members.
Professional members belonging to chapters will pay a flat fee of $50 for the
chapter portion, for a total dues amount of $200 for professional members. (If
a chapter charges more, APICS will collect the additional amount on behalf of the chapter.)
The dues will
change from $110 to $200 for domestic members-at-large; from $130 to $200 for
international members-at-large. The dues amount for retired members will change
from $55 to $75, plus chapter dues if applicable. There are no changes to academic,
student, and international associate fees.
The enterprise membership will change to a tiered structure.Enterprise membership
APICS will offer enterprise
members the opportunity to add additional members based on a sliding scale
(illustration below). The current group membership structure will be
phased out and current group members will transition to enterprise members as
memberships come up for renewal.
Enterprise
Membership/Group Membership (Effective April 1, 2008)
Total # of
Members
Amount Per
Member
APICS
Corporate
Local Chapter
5 – 24
$200
$150
$50
25 – 99
190
$140
$50
100 >
180
$130
$50
The
new dues structure support will enhance the capabilities of APICS
partners with support from corporate office funded field staff, funding to
deliver enhanced member benefits and services locally, and new and enhanced
tools and resources for chapter leaders.
APICS will continue to enhance association
programs and services. Already, members can take advantage of new and enhanced benefits
in 2008. Many of these benefits are accessible online at www.apics.org/membership.
APICS members benefit from these new and
enhanced programs and services:
Local Chapters APICS chapters offer localized services,
which may include educational programs, certification review courses, career
placement opportunities, plant tours, and networking. With greater resources
from the new dues structure, chapters will have the opportunity to reinvest in
member services.
APICS is pleased to add value to membership with these
new and enhanced programs and services for members.
Educational Programs Updated! APICS International
Conference & Expo
APICS is revitalizing our
annual conference and elevating the experience with more plant tours,
integrated learning paths and key industry presenters. Also, new this year, APICS
members can ensure they have today’s marketable skills with a visit to the APICS
Career Fair. Members save 10 percent off conference registration. Learn more at
www.apicsconference.org.
New! APICS Live LearningCenter
The APICSLiveLearningCenter gives APICS
members and conference attendees unlimited,
complimentary access to presenter manuscripts and PowerPoint presentations from
the educational sessions. An audio file compilation of APICS
2007 educational sessions is available for purchase. Members and conference
attendees can visit www.apicsconference.org
or contact an APICS Customer Support associate
at (800) 444-2742 or (703) 354-8851 or service@apics.org.
Updated! APICSWebinars
APICSWebinars provide convenient,
online educational opportunities for members. More topics and expanded
offerings are available.APICS also
presents Webinars for volunteers and chapter leaders.
A number of APICSWebinars
are available on demand at member savings and free of charge at www.apics.org/webinars.
Updated! APICSCareerCenter The APICS Career Center
is the online resource for operations management resources. Now the Career
Center will host career development Webinars led by
recognized career development experts offering practical tips on resume
writing, career transition, and professional development. Only members post
their résumés for review by potential employers and subscribe to the job alerts
service. Members also receive discounts on job posting packages. Members have
full access to the online APICSCareerCenter
at www.apicscareercenter.org.
Updated! APICS Courseware APICS is expanding its APICS-developed
course offerings including
oFinance for Operations Managers
oGlobal Sourcing
oContinually updated APICS
courseware
oMajor updates to APICS
CSCP and APICS CPIM courseware in 2008
oAnnual updates from 2008 forward.
New!
APICS/SAP Benchmarking Study TheAPICS/SAP
Benchmarking Study enables member companies to compare productivity through
joint study. Complete the study online at www.apics.org.
New! AMA Business and
Management Training APICS memberscan enhance their competitive edge with business and management
training through the American
Management Association, the leading force in business and management
education. APICS members receive up to 30 percent off training along with
news and Web site access. Visit www.apics.org/benefits.
New! APICS and IBF Sales and Operations Planning Conference APICS and IBF will cohost the Sales
and Operations Planning Conference, located at the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare
Suites Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on June 19-20, 2008. The comprehensive sales and operations planning
conference, “Best of the Best,” will offer 10 different sessions for
professionals on S&OP topics. Register at www.apics.org.
Member Benefits
Updated! APICS Magazine APICS
magazine provides practical, industry-leading information with articles written
by award-winning journalists. APICS magazine will introduce a new mix of
digital and print content including:
Seven
issues of the magazine during the year, with a greater, enhanced digital
presence on the APICS Web site.
More
timely and valuable news updates online and via e-mail in between issues
of APICS
magazine.
An
enhanced digital version of the magazine that is more visually appealing
to those who access the information online, enabling more reliable and
timely delivery of the magazine to international members.
APICS
magazine features innovative ideas and real-world strategies for inventory,
materials, production, and supply chain management; planning and scheduling;
purchasing; logistics; warehousing; and e-business solutions for professionals
at every level of an organization. Members receive print copies in the mail,
and can also read APICS
magazine online at www.apics.org/resources/magazine.
Updated! APICS Dictionary,
12th edition APICS members receive a
complimentary copy of the APICS Dictionary, the standard for terms and
definitions in the inventory and supply chain management field. The 12th
edition, published October 2007, contains more than 4,000 essential
terms. Members can request their copy at www.apics.org/freedictionary.
Back by Popular Demand! P&IM Journal The Production and Inventory
Management Journal publishes original research that has a significant
affect on operations management. Anticipate more information on the journal in
2008.
New! Aberdeen Research APICS members have full access to the Aberdeen Research Archive that contains more
than 5,000 documents focused on the global value chain (a $995 value). Research
channels include current, relevant information on supply chain, manufacturing,
information technology, finance, retail, human resources, and product research
and development. Visit www. apics.org/benefits.
APICS continues to offer
these indispensable professional development resources.
APICS Certification APICS members pursuing certification enjoy
savings averaging 25 percent on certification preparation classes, review
materials, and testing fees. Members belonging to chapters can more effectively
work through the certification process by taking chapter review courses and
participating in study groups.
APICS Learning Communities
APICS Learning Communities
are forums where members can gather regularly to share ideas, develop best
practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management.
Visit APICS Learning Communities at www.apics.org/communities.
APICS Web Site APICS members can access exclusive,
members-only content on the APICS Web site.
Members can use the site to research pressing issues using the searchable Publications Database,
stay abreast of industry terms and definitions using the online APICS Dictionary, obtain
white papers and free APICSWebinars On-Demand on operations management topics, and
other valuable industry information.
APICS is committed to
ongoing development of membership programs and services and welcomes
suggestions for ways to enhance member value. Contact
your local chapter or APICS Chapter Relations
at (800) 444-2742, extension 2324, or send an e-mail to Chapter Relations atchaprel@apics.org.
Links to Member Benefits:
APICS Dictionary: APICS
Dictionary
Send an email to service@apics.org
and request their free CD of the 2007 APICS Conference Proceedings
Coming Events
April PDM
Andrew T. Crepea,
Principal Systems Engineer, Cost Engineering & Robust Design,
Raytheon Missile Systems.Will be
presenting a brief overview on “Life Cycle Costing”. We are
fortunate to have an expert from industry walk us through this important
discipline.
We here in the APICS Tucson chapter are very pleased to announce our first class for CSCP certification. This class will be 13 weeks long and will begin Thursday March 27th, 2008. The instructor for this class will be Buck Crouch CFPIM CIRM CSCP MBA who has been a past president of the Tucson chapter and long time instructor in APICS disciplines. The cost of the course will be $1415, which includes the CSCP Learning System and internet training which you begin as soon as you purchase your learning system. Finally, in order to earn the designation of CSCP each individual should be prepared to take the test that will cost $575.00 for a pen and paper exam (computer based exam = $600) for a total cost of $1965.00 (or 1990.00 with the computer exam).
We are excited to begin this new challenge and heartily congratulate all those who are ready to undertake this opportunity to take control of their future. You may sign-up on-line or reserve your seat by e-mailing Dwight Comer at dlcomer3@yahoo.com. We initially expect to limit the class to 10 students so don’t hesitate with your reservation.
Easy to Keep
Pictures from the February PDM are below.
If you attended one of the recent PDMs,
you could have talked with someone from the following companies linked
below:
There are tried and true methods that you can use to become an effective instructor. The APICS Train the Trainer Workshop is an intensive, hands-on program that will show you how to:
• Write instructional objectives that clearly show what your learners will be able to do as a result of your instruction
• Plan lessons with realistic objectives
• Build involvement and motivation into your lessons
• Construct lesson plans as a step-by-step blueprint for achieving your objectives
• Effectively select and use a variety of media to enhance learning
• Improve the effectiveness of your communication by being receptive to verbal and nonverbal messages of your learners
• Practice and critique of teaching methods and techniques
• Plan training workshops for flawless implementation
About the Instructor
Sibyl Melin, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP is president and founder of Sundial Consulting Group, Carlsbad, California.
With more than 25 years of experience in operations management, her background and multiple industry experiences provide an excellent foundation. This consultant, educator, and speaker wins high praise from her corporate clients and students. Known for her passionate expressions for maintaining manufacturing excellence in North America, Sibyl brings facts, common sense, and humor to her audiences.
As an APICS instructor with over 12 years in front of students, her decades of operations, materials, cost accounting, and warehouse expertise means she has honed her presentations to match her audiences —whatever their part of the organization. As a corporate executive, Sibyl encountered many of the problems still facing organizations today and provides a wealth of lessons learned to her consulting clients and students. As a consultant and educator, she constantly searches for solutions to these challenges.
Who should attend?
This workshop is open to certified APICS members interested in become an APICS Certification Review Course Instructor, either for the chapter or their own company. In order to teach a certification review course for the Chapter, the instructor must be certified in the program being taught, have passed the certification test and attended the Train the Trainer program. The chapter will accept attendees who are currently certified or are working on their certification.
Workshop Materials will be provided at the workshop.
Register:
Email the VP of Education, Julie Andreu, at julie.andreu@ifsna.com for a registration request.
All of our CPIM & Fundamentals courses are
accredited for APICS Certification.
Minimum of 5
students participating in the Fundamental series to guarantee the
classes.
Minimum of 5
students participating in the CPIM Review series to guarantee the
classes.
If you are not a member,
we will enroll you the first day of the class.
If you are a
member, complete your renewal form and send it to us.
Early registration
discount offered for early sign up.
Please register
for class at least 2 weeks prior to the class start date to avoid a
$15 late fee.
PearsonVue will be replacing CompUSA as the
testing location, check back for more details when available.
2008 APICS Exam Registration Fees for North
America
Computer-Based CPIM Exams
The 2008 registration fees for CPIM exams administered by computer are
as follows:
Member: $120
Nonmember: $155
Computer-Based CIRM Exams. The registration fees for CIRM exams
administered by computer in 2008 are as follows:
Member: $160
Nonmember: $195
* CIRM testing will cease as of June
1, 2008. The last IEM administration will occur in March
2008. No exceptions will be possible.
Paper-and-pencil based CPIM and CIRM Exams. The registration fees for
CPIM exams administered through the Chapter Group Testing program
(paper-and-pencil based) are as follows:
Member and Nonmember CPIM: $135
Member and Nonmember CIRM*: $185
*The last chapter group testing administration to include the APICS CIRM
exams will be held in May 2008.
Paper-and-pencil based CSCP Exam. The CSCP exam will be administered
domestically by paper-and-pencil in March and June 2008. The exam
registration fees for the P&P administrations are as follows:
Member: $575
Nonmember: $725
Retake fee*: $350
*the retake fee is available to candidates who did not pass their
previous exam.
Computer-Based CSCP Exam. The computer-based CSCP exams will be
available beginning in December 2008. The exam registration fees for the
computer-based CSCP administered in December 2008 are as follows:
Member: $600
Nonmember: $750
Retake fee*: $350
*the retake fee is available to candidates who did not pass their
previous exam.
APICS Tucson Class
Schedule for 2008
Course Title
Dates
Instructor Name
Fundamentals of Operations Management
Part of the Fundamentals Classes
1/15/08 through 3/20/2008
(10 wks) – Tuesday
Erich Holzer
Strategic Management of Resources
Part of the CPIM Review series.
1/17/08 through 3/20/2008
(10 wks) – Thursday
Sue Smith
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Instructor lead CSCP course.
3/27/08 through 6/25/2008
(13 wks) – Thursday
Buck Crouch
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Part of the CPIM Review series.
4/3/08 through 6/5/2008
(10 wks) – Thursday
Jason Yates
Fundamentals of Inventory Control
Part of the Fundamentals Classes
4/22/08 through 7/8/2008
(10 wks) – Tuesday
Sergio Lopez
Master Planning of Resources
Part of the CPIM Review series.
6/19/08 through 8/28/2008
(10 wks) – Thursday
TBD
Fundamentals of Planning
Part of the Fundamentals Classes
7/29/08 through
19/14/2008
(10 wks) – Tuesday
TBD
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Part of the CPIM Review series.
9/11/08 through 11/13/2008
(10 wks) – Thursday
TBD
Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control
Part of the Fundamentals Classes
11/4/08 through 2/3/2009
(10 wks) – Tuesday
TBD
Please note class location:
Class locations will be determined on a course by course basis.
Individual CPIM and Fundamental
Course fee: $349.00 (APICS/NAPM Members $299.00)
The Fundamentals program is designed to give participants a solid
foundation to inventory control, planning, manufacturing control, and
operations management.
The CPIM Review courses are geared for individuals who have had the basic
body of knowledge and years of experience in the field.
Still cannot decide which classes to take? Contact
us and we will help direct you.
Julie Andreu, Vice
President of Education
Phone: 396-2138
Fax: 396-2001
(julie.andreu@ifsna.com)
Register for classes on the Web or by Mail
Register for a class online at (http://www.apics-tucson.org)
or by mailing this form to P.O. Box 26269,
Tucson, AZ85726-6269.
(Please Print Clearly) Course Title ____________________________________
Start Date _________________
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Starts April 3rd - Ends June 5th
Instructor: Jason Yates
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Class Location: TBD
Registration Deadline March 20th, 2008
Fundamentals of Inventory Control
Starts April 22nd - Ends July 8th
Instructor: Sergio Lopez
Time: 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Class Location: ChamberlainTBD
6050 S. Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85706
Get involved with APICS APICS is a vibrant professional society recognized by inventory and
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This achievement was not obtained and cannot be sustained without the countless contributions
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Vision & Mission Statement
Our Vision:
To inspire lifelong learning and enhancement of individual and chapter success.
Our Mission:
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