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March 2012
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Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

APICS Twin Cities Chapter Newsletter
 
Get all the latest news and events from the Twin Cities Chapter here.  
 
We want to know what you want to read. 
 
Regards,
Natalie Dietz,CPIM
Newsletter Editor
March 2012 Professional Development Meeting
 
David Ahlquist GreenLean: What It Can Mean!
( in $$$): Proven Case Studies
David Ahlquist, Enterprise Minnesota
 
In this presentation, you will hear testimonials from two different company case studies to show you how Lean 2.0 (the combination of both Green and Lean) can lead to success! 

 
You don't want to miss this opportunity to learn from real-world experience!
Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 5:00pm
DoubleTree Park Place, Minneapolis

APICS Twin Cities Seminar
 

David JankowskiStrategic Sourcing

  presented by: David Jankowski, CFPIM, CSCP
  
Tuesday, March 20, 2012, 8:00am-4:00pm
  
Crown Plaza Bloomington
Earn 7 Certification Maintenance Points!
  
  
  
Member News:
  
Download the 2011 APICS Certification Exam Pass Rate Report
This report details the final 2011 average pass rates for all the APICS CSCP and CPIM exam modules in North America and Internationally.
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APICS Competency Models

Available to the public! These tools were developed to allow professionals like you to rank your skills against other professionals and identify areas for improvement, as well as to assist hiring managers as they evaluate and compare candidates.


Download APICS competency models now. 
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APICS Career Packs 

 

Free for APICS members! APICS career packs contain job descriptions, career paths, and competency models by title for supply chain and operations management careers. These career-focused packages help you manage your career growth by strategically setting goals and measuring your progress against information provided by peers in similar positions across the globe.


Access APICS career packs today.  

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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 . . .
MRP & BOM Workshop - February 29th
SixSigma Green Belt - starts on March 1st
March PDM - March 13th
Spring Term
Certification Classes start on March 19th - Registration open now!
Strategic Sourcing Seminar - March 20th
CSCP 1-Day Refresher - April 3rd
Physical Inventory Workshop- April 12th
Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management - April 25th
Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) Seminar - May 3rd
 

 

Learn about:
Robert Wilson
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
 

 

Life Lessons from My Cat

Once upon a time, I met a beautiful, charming and witty woman and fell deeply in love. Over the months we dated I was the consummate romantic. I brought her flowers; wrote heartfelt love letters; and on occasion even sang to her. At one point she remarked that no one had ever treated her better. Then suddenly and unexpectedly she left me. I was devastated. When I asked her why, she replied, "You never listened to me."

  

 

In This Issue
March PDM
APICS Seminar 2012
Member News
Events Update
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE
Board of Directors Column
 Lyle Henning

 Lyle Henning, CIRM
Vice President Membership

 

The economy may be showing signs of improvement finally. Many national indexes indicate continued slow economic expansion. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, unemployment continues its downward trend. Housing prices appear to be leveling out from their free fall.

 

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