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April 2010
Issue: 1

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success 

APICS Twin Cities Chapter Newsletter
 
Members and Colleagues - 
 
Spring is in the air and your Board of Directors is busy planning programs for next year and wrapping up this year's business.
 
If you've got ideas/suggestions to enhance the value we offer our members, please share them with us at president@apicstcstc.org.
 
Regards,
Natalie Dietz,CPIM
Newsletter Editor

Terry Cook
Bob Kill
April 2010 Professional Development Meeting

April 13, 2010

 Implementing Synchronized Planning in a Complex Manufacturing Environment - A Case Study  

Rick Bernett
Bob Kill
Presented by: Terry Cook, Delkor Systems and Rick Bernett, 3sixty Solution

Complex manufacturing, including engineer-to-order, configure- and/or assemble-to order companies face unique operational challenges. Typically these enterprises have both a substantial pre-sales and post-sales regimen. Additionally the order fulfillment process requires extensive quoting, creating multiple proposals, quick-turn engineering, flexible procurement, and multiple project management capabilities. While software tools such as ERP and 3D CAD systems are required, without a viable order fulfillment process, the software in itself will not provide the expected ROI.
 
Special Recognition and Thanks!

The Board of Directors extends a HUGE "Thank you!" to Anne Pryor, M.A., of Career Partners International who filled in at the very last minute to present the pre-dinner program at the March PDM.  Thank you, Anne, for helping us out.

Spring Seminar 2010 

John Graci
John Graci
From Conflict to Results!
presented by: John Graci and Joan Runnheim Olsen 
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12:00-4:30pm
Employers Assocation, Plymouth
 
"You Can't Solve, You Can't Fix, What You Don't Understand" presented by John Graci 
 
 
Joan Runnheim Olsen
Supply Chain Competency Model
 
"Bypass the Collission Course: Manage Conflict & Drive Yoour Company To Success" presented by: Joan Runnheim Olsen
 
 
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THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
 
Chapter Logo horizontal color Leadership vs. Power
 
King George III asked Benjamin West, his American painter, what George Washington would do if he prevailed in the Revolutionary War.  West replied, "He will return to his farm."  The British monarch incredulously said, "If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world."  On December 23, 1783, Washington did just that and retired to Mount Vernon - despite the encouragement of many to stay in power.  Despite the willingness of Americans to crown him king.  Thirteen years later, he would do it once again. 
 
Member News: 
 
Chapter Update
Your Board of Directors has been working on an intitiative to help us determine how we can better serve our members. To accomplish this task, we have been connecting with current members by phone to get their perspective on APICS today and tomorrow. If you would like to participate in this process, please call the chapter office at 952/941-7305 to set up an appointment for a telephone interview. Interviews are conducted by a 3rd party firm and last about 20-30 minutes.  We value your opinion and want to hear from you. Call now to schedule your interview today!
 
 
The Twin Cities Chapter is pleased to recognize the following members:
Events Update: 
 
What's coming up . . .
Physical Inventory Workshop - April 8th.
Spring Seminar 2010 - From Conflicts to Results! - April 14th.
SMR 2-day Accelerated Review - April 23rd & 30th.
Global Sourcing Workshops start on May 6th.
Introduction to ERP - June 3rd & 4th.
 
 
Learn about:
In This Issue
April PDM
Spring Seminar 2010
The UN-COMFORT ZONE
Member News
Events Update
Board Column
Board of Directors Column
 
Rich Greig
Rich Greig, CPIM 
President-Elect
In last month's Director's Column, Derek Owusu-Mensah, VP of Finance, clearly identified several distinct responsibilities of any organization, particularly during challenging economic times.  I would like to focus on two of Derek's comments:
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