October 2011 Professional Development Meeting
 Making Sense of Cloud Computing
presented by:
Tim Burke, Plex Systems, Inc.
What exactly is "Cloud Computing" and what advantages does it offer? Tim Burke, an expert on Cloud systems for manufacturers, will explain the differences between Cloud Computing and traditional systems that are hosted and maintained onsite. He will highlight the challenges and opportunities this technology brings manufacturers of all sizes and provide real-life examples of how and why manufacturers have launched Cloud systems, what processes it has changed, and the actual results they have experienced.
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Events Update:
 What's coming up . . .
- SixSigma Green Belt Certification - September 22
- Fall Term CPIM & CSCP Certification Classes begin on September 26th
- October PDM - October 11th
- Global Sourcing - starts October 27th
- Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management - November 8th
- November PDM - November 8th
- Basics of Inventory Management Workshop - November 9th
- CSCP 1-Day Refresher Course - November 17th
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Member News:
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.
*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. 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 | |
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
Chill Out!
The boys slumped against the wall of the dugout; you could read the despair on their faces. "What's the point?" mumbled the right fielder, "We're just going to lose again." The team was on an eight game losing streak, with a record of 3 & 8 and five games left to play.
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