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Upcoming Chapter Events
June 9, 2012 - APICS, ISM and ASQ Night at Kalamazoo Speedway - Click here for the latest info or Click here to register
July 2012 - Summer Break - No Planned Event this month.
August 14, 2012 - Back to School Event - APICS Education
September 11, 2012 - Fall Kickoff Event - Details available soon.
September 12, 2012 - " Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)" is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 12th and end Wednesday, December 12th. This course will be held at the Kellogg World Headquarters in Battle Creek and will run from 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Click here to register.
September 27, 2012 - "CPIM Module 5 - Strategic Management of Resources" begins at Western Michigan University. Click here to register
September 27, 2012 - "CPIM Module 2 - Master Planning of Resources" begins at Western Michigan University. Click here to register
Do you have a suggestion for a Professional Development Meeting Speaker or Plant Tour? If you answered YES to either of these, please contact David Rench, VP Programs.
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APICS On-Line Certification Maintenance Program
APICS On-Line Certification Maintenance
Community Event(s)
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5th Annual ARF Golf Outing - Saturday, July 21, 2012 - St. Joe Valley Golf Course in Sturgis, Michigan - Proceeds benefit the Animal Rescue Fund Of St. Joseph County, Michigan Click here for the latest registration information or Click here for the latest sponsorship information
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Education
CPIM
Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than
75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts,
and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier
planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements
planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance
measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous
improvement.
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Welcome to a free demo of the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Program.
CSCP
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.
The CSCP program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer—and provides you with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of these activities to maximize a company's value chain. Read More.
Welcome to a free demo of the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System.
Breaking News
APICS Southwest Michigan currently has openings for CSCP and CPIM Instructors. If you have a CSCP or CPIM Certification and are interested in being an instructor, please contact Mike Manchester for more information.
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APICS Great Lakes District
Next Great Lakes District Event
SAVE THIS DATE: APICS Great Lakes District Student Meeting, September 14-16, 2012. Location to be determined in the near future. More information will be available later this fall.
APICS WMU Student Chapter News and Events
Student News
Check out the new APICS Student Chapter Blog at WMU APICS Blog
Contact the WMU Student Chapter at WMU APICS Email
Student Resumes
APICS Student Resumes are available in the WMU Student Resumes section.
If you are a WMU Student APICS Member, and would like you resume posted on our website, send your resume in .pdf format to Webmaster@apicsswmi.com.
Member Benefits
Another Member Benefit
To aid our unemployed members, we have created a APICS Member Resumes section on our website. To post your resume, please send a copy to Webmaster@apicsswmi.com.
Also please visit our Chapter Job Board section as it is now being used.
Calendar
Keep up to date on Southwest Michigan Chapter events and classes
Current Operations Management education classes and related events. See our Registration Calendar for current schedules and details.
Downloads
APICS On-Line Certification Maintenance
APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model
Latest edition of APICS Operations Management Now
APICS Welcome to the Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal
Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK).
Ongoing Chapter Events
Education Updates
Check out our current offerings under Education. We have added two more cycles of Inventory Control Workshops.
Development Meetings
Professional Development Meetings are typically held
monthly. Local, regional and national speakers are featured
presenting assorted topics of interest to today's operations
professionals.
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Seminars & Workshops
Time too tight for extended classes? Attend a
part or full day seminar to pickup new knowledge on areas of
interest to you and your company. Seminars & Workshops are held
periodically on topics of Operations Management and Production and
Inventory Control.
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Plant Tours
Our plant tours feature leading companies from across
our region and provide the opportunity to learn by seeing how theory is
put into practice. They also provide benchmarking opportunities
and foster the sharing of best practices and professional networking.
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In-House Courses
We offer on-site training in a variety of formats.
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Registration & Payment
Advance registration and payment is accepted online
via our Calendar. Major
charge cards are accepted with online receipts provided. Advanced
registration & Membership discounts are available.
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