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September 2011
Issue: 1

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

 

Greetings APICS Members & Colleagues-

 

As summer comes to a close, the staff and volunteers of APICS Twin Cities Chapter have been diligently planning new and fun events for the 2011-2012 Program Year.

 

The Update is a great way to stay informed! I hope you enjoy this edition!

 

Regards,
Natalie Dietz,CPIM, Editor
September 2011 Professional Development Meeting
 Rick Bernett 
Operations are from Mars, Sales from Venus: 5 Keys for Increased Manufacturing Velocity and Profits
presented by: Rick Bernett, CFPIM, 3sixty solution llc
Why do our salespeople keep making promises that are nearly impossible to keep? How can we make them see how difficult it is for us to keep up? Why can't they sell what we have rather than forcing us to constantly re-invent the wheel or re-shuffle the schedule?

 

These are some of the common questions that permeate the shop floor of many companies.. 

 

Events Update: 
 
Be sure to get those registations in for the Fall Term soon! 

 

What's coming up . . .

 

  • September PDM is on September 13th.
  • Fall 2010 CPIM & CSCP Classes begin on September 26th. (Register by September 2nd to get Early Bird Discount!)
  • Global Sourcing Workshops begin on October 27th
  • NEW! Customer Focused Supply Chain Management is on November 8th.
  • Basics of Inventory Management is on November 9th

 

 

Learn about:

THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
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Instead of serving it cold...Don't serve it at all

 

On a summer day in 1973, my 12 year old sister was riding her horse on the quiet streets near our house. There was a little more traffic than usual as two cars came toward her from opposite directions. Cindy rode onto the well-tended lawn of a stately two-story house to get out of the way. While she waited, her horse relieved himself. She then rode on, unknowing that her steed had left a pile of manure on the emerald zoysia grass.

 

 

 
Member News:Rich Greig, Mike Tapper
In June, the Chapter Awards were presented to those members and/or companies who demonstrated outstanding support for APICS and the Twin Cities Chapter. Congratulations and thank you to all who participated!

 

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James Greathouse APICS Certification Professional Scholarship Opportunity

The James Greathouse APICS Certification Professional Scholarship supports individuals who are seeking the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation.

 

Application process

Applications and supporting materials for the James Greathouse APICS Certification Professional Scholarship are due by September 1, 2011.

 

>Click here to learn more.

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Renew Your Expired Credentials with the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam!
The APICS CPIM Recertification Exam provides a unique opportunity to individuals whose APICS CPIM credentials have expired and are required to retake all five APICS CPIM exams. Instead, candidates can now renew their certifications by taking one exam.
Hurry!  This opportunity ends on December 31, 2011!

 

 

*If you are interested in participating in a local CPIM Review Session to prepare for the Recertification Exam, please call the Chapter Office at 952/941-7305.

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 NEW! CPIM Certification Examination Policy

APICS certifications are recognized globally as the standard of professional excellence in supply chain and operations management. To ensure the validity of those certifications, APICS will limit the length of time certification exams are valid. Beginning January 1, 2013, exams will have a life span of 10 years from the date the exam is taken.

 

This policy ensures that candidates who earn APICS certifications have current and relevant knowledge in their field.

 

With this change in policy, candidates pursuing the APICS CPIM designation will have 10 years from the date of their first successful exam to complete all five modules. If candidates do not earn the certification in this time frame, they will have to retake and pass any exam that has an expired score.

 

Questions about this policy change?  Please Call APICS Customer Service at 1-800-444-2742 or at service@apics.org .

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NEW! Twin Cities Chapter Main Telephone changed to (763) 413-2513 and Fax changed to (763) 413-2622.

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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

Thank you Second Harvest Volunteers! 
 
Second Harvest VolunteersAPICS Twin Cities Chapter members, board members, staff and family all came out for the 1st Annual Community Service Project at Second Harvest Heartland on May 19th.  The group packaged food for local food shelves.

Thank you volunteers for helping us make a difference!
In This Issue
SEPTEMBER PDM
Events Update
The UN-COMFORT ZONE
Member News
Board of Directors Column
 Mike Tapper

Welcome Chapter Members to the 2011-2012 year for the Twin Cities Chapter of APICS. This past year was filled with some exciting new programs and topics, and I am looking forward to another great year!

 

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