Welcome to the APICS Pittsburgh Chapter #31

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.

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CPIM Class – Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Location: Robert Morris Univ. Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:00 PM Instructor: Jack Martin

Course Description: Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include: Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management, Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process, Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan, and Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply. Cost: Members – $399, Non-members – $525.

CPIM Class – Basics of Supply Chain Management
Location: Medrad – Cranberry Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:30 PM Instructor: Curt Zihmer

Course Description: This is an introductory course for production and inventory management personnel and CPIM candidates. This course provides basic definitions and concepts for planning and controlling the flow of materials into, through, and out of an organization. It explains fundamental relationships among the activities that occur in the supply chain from suppliers to customers. In addition, the course addresses types of manufacturing systems, forecasting, master planning, materials requirement planning (MRP), capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, inventory management, distribution, quality management, and Just-in-Time manufacturing. Cost: Members – $399, Non-members – $525.

CPIM Class – Master Planning of Resources
Location: Bayer -Robinson Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:30 PM Instructor: Kevin Kilmer

Course Description: Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics include: Demand Management, Sales and Operations Planning, Master Scheduling, and Measuring Business Performance. Cost: Members – $399, Non-members – $525.

CSCP Class – Certified Supply Chain Professional
Location: Medrad – Cranberry Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 5:30 PM Instructors: Jim Dobos and Jack Martis
The APICS CSCP brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization’s walls—you become the global expert. From manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations. Customer expectations are high—with the APICS CSCP, you can ensure that your company not only meets, but exceeds them. Cost: Members – $1,350, Non-members – $1,650.

To register for any of these courses, please contact Jack Martis at
1-866-MY-APICS or 724-331-0866 or email to jfm2620@comcast.net.

Basics of Inventory Management
The APICS Pittsburgh Chapter is offering a two-day workshop on the Basics of Inventory Management which will be held at a site and time that will be determined.
This interactive workshop will provide in depth coverage of vital inventory management topics such as cycle counting, inventory control systems, material requirements planning and physical inventory. This course is an ideal introduction to Inventory Management for newer employees as well as a valuable refresher for materials management veterans.
Ample time will be provided for group discussion of inventory management issues that are brought to the workshop. Also, each participant will receive a set of five participant workbooks, which will serve as a valuable reference resource long after the class is over.

The class hours are from 8:00 to 4:00 on the two days with lunch and refreshments included. The instructor is Jack Martis. Cost is $399 for members and $525 for non-members. This course has been well attended by participants from a wide range of companies and received very favorable reviews. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a wealth of inventory management knowledge in a short period of time.

Contact Jack Martis at 1-866-MY-APICS or 724-331-0866 or email at jfm2620@comcast.net.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
ED GIACCHINO, CPIM

Because of you, we had an excellent year of Professional Development Meetings with outstanding attendance, and we want to thank you very much for supporting our PDM program. We will be finishing up for the summer in June with a tour of Premier Pan. Our VP’s of Programs are already busy making arrangements for another educational year starting in September. If you have any suggestions for future events, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In addition to the tour at Premier Pan, we will allocate time during the dinner to vote on next year’s slate of candidates. At this meeting, any member may nominate another member for election to a particular board position. The nominating committee has assembled the following list of names for the 2010-2011 Board of Directors:
President – Ed Giacchino
Executive VP – Jack Martis
Finance – Tom Brown
Administrative VP – Jim Dobos

I am pleased with the success we had this year with Supply Chain Management, and APICS Classroom Scholarship Competitions. Thanks to all who entered in the competition and good luck in achieving your educational goals.

Watch for the fall schedule of CPIM and CSCP classes on the Chapter web-site and newsletters. The Pittsburgh chapter has several experienced certification instructors that will give you professional strength to get that competitive edge. If you are interested in taking certification classes or your company is interested in being a host organization for the CPIM and CSCP exam preparation courses, please contact Jack Martis at 866-692-7427 extension 102 or jfm2620@comcast.net.

As always, thank you for being part of the APICS chapter. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at 1-866 MY APICS X 100 or ed.giacchino@timet.com
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 o f accomplished industry professionals.
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