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January 2011
Issue: 1

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success
APICS Twin Cities Chapter Newsletter

Members and Colleagues - 

Thank you for your support and best wishes for a prosperous 2011!

Make APICS a part of your career plan for 2011 and enjoy the benefits of APICS certification! 

Regards,
Natalie Dietz,CPIM
Newsletter Editor

January 2011 Professional Development Meeting
Tuesday, January 11, 2011

 

Enrique RiveraChange Management
presented by: Enrique Rivera, Honeywell ACS

 

If there ever was a time to say that the only constant in life is "change", that would be today. We are living change at a rate never experienced before in every area of our lives. politics, the economy, science, family, religion and, of course, this is reflected in the workplace.  

  

THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
 
Chapter Logo horizontal color Attaboy!

Seventeen years ago, I became the president of my community association. It was a lively organization with scores of activist members who were busy gentrifying an inner city neighborhood. One of my responsibilities was to deliver a monthly speech and conduct a formal meeting with a loud and raucous crowd.

 
Member News: 
 
TRUE APICS STORIES!
Has your APICS membership helped you achieve your professional goals?


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Salary Trends and Job Market Projections


The Operations Management Employment Outlook is just one of the valuable member benefits provided by the APICS research team. Review APICS research reports to understand hiring and salary trends, in-demand skills and job functions, and the paths that your peers follow and how you can apply that to your career.

 

Click to review the latest members-only Operations Management Employment Outlook report. 


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APICS CPIM Recertification Exam
 
The APICS CPIM Recertification Exam provides an opportunity to individuals whose CPIM credentials have expired. Instead of taking all five CPIM exams again, you can renew your certifications by taking only one exam.

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The Twin Cities Chapter is pleased to recognize the following members:


Board of Directors  |  Instructors  |   Volunteers  |  Company Coordinators  |    

New Members  |  Newly Certified Members  |  Executive Council  |

Events Update: 
 
What's coming up . . .
Six Sigma Green Belt Class - December 16th
Six Sigma Green Belt Class - January 6th
January PDM - January 11th
Winter CPIM/CSCP Certification Classes begin - January 31
Distribution Inventory Management Workshop - February 1st
Six Sigma Green Belt Class - February 3rd 
Customer Focused Supply Chain Management - February 7th
February PDM - February 8th 
MRP & BOM Workshop - March 2nd


Learn about:

Guest Article:

Recruiters Not Calling You?

Five Reasons Why - And How To Fix ItDeborah Walker

by Deborah Walker, Career Coach


You've been hoping for a new job, but your phone is silent. No recruiters calling, no job offers; it's so quiet you can almost hear the crickets outside. Maybe it's time to reassess.

Does this sound like your job search efforts?

>Read on . . .
In This Issue
January PDM
The UN-COMFORT ZONE
Member News
Events Update
Guest Article
Board Column
Board of Directors Column
 Jim Drennen
Jim Drennen,
VIce President Mktg & Sales
  Are You a Household Keeper?

At work, we are all "stewards," from the Old English phrase meaning "household keeper."  As stewards, we manage the affairs of others, and in many cases, that is the business owner.  And therein lies the rub, leading to this all important question: "If this was YOUR business, what would you do differently?"

 

>Read more. . .
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