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October 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
October 2012 Professional Development Meeting
 

 

Don Sheldon World Class Sales & Operations Planning
presented by: Don Sheldon

 

Sales and Operations planning has been around for years but is more respected than ever as a process to facilitate risk manage and increase company effectiveness. Companies all over the world are once again looking to improve their S&OP skills to increase linkage between goals and execution and to hone their risk management and forecasting excellence. 

 

BONUS!  This meeting is hosted by Lube-Tech and includes a brief Plant Tour!   

 

>Read more and get the details . . .

Fall 2012 Seminar
 
Mike Shehan Going Physical Free
Maximizing ROI with High Performance Processes
presented by: Mike Sheahan, Transformance Advisors

Thursday, October 25, 2012, 8am-5pm
Crown Plaza, Bloomington

Earn 8 Certification Maintenance Points!
 
You asked . . . We listened! This topic was chosen in response to a member request.

 

Group Discounts Available!



Seating is limited! Sign up today to secure your spot at this event!
 Member News:
    
APICS Twin Cities Chapter Partners with Rasmussen College!

New for 2012-2013 - all classes will be held at Rasmussen College, Brooklyn Park Campus!

 

We are grateful to Rasmussen for opening their facilities to our students! The campus is beautiful and will enhance the learning experience for our students.

 

>Link to more information about Rasmussen College.

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APICS Launches CPIM-1 Program!
Have you decided that CPIM Certification is for you, but don't know how to get started? We are pleased to offer one-stop shopping with the NEW CPIM-1 Program!

Achieve CPIM Certification with a Guaranteed Schedule, Discounted Package Pricing (SAVE $250) all in LESS THAN 1 YEAR!
Sign up NOW - Classes Start in January 2013!


With the added convenience of one registration and payment transaction for the entire program, we cannot make this any easier for you to get started NOW!

 

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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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Certification Maintenance Update:

 

Is your Certification Maintenance due in 2013? We have help for you!
 

Track your Chapter-Sponsored Activity Points at www.apicstc.org/recognition

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NEW on www.apics.org - My APICS Certifications!

 

To better assist our members in monitoring their APICS certification statuses, tracking maintenance deadlines, and sharing APICS certification statuses, APICS has released a new tool: My APICS Certifications

  • Review your APICS Certification Status
  • Check maintenance deadlines
  • Review exam history, results, and expiration dates
  • Check pending exam application reports
  • Generate and email reports

How to access My APICS Certifications
Access My APICS Certifications at www.apics.org by logging in on the upper right hand corner of any page. Then, click on My APICS in the main menu and select My APICS Certifications from the menu on the right.

 

 
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 . . .
  • October PDM - October 9th
  • Basics of Inventory Management- October 11th
  • MPR 2-Day Review-October 16th
  • Fall Seminar 2012 - October 25th
  • DSP 2-Day Review-November 19th
  • November PDM - November 21st

>Link to the Events Calendar.

 

Learn about:
THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
 
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Empathy on Empty

 

I saw six people huddled on the sidewalk in front of me; through their legs I saw what looked like a body on the ground. I rushed over to see what was going on. I saw a man with a bloody gash on his head; he appeared to be unconscious. I pushed through and started checking him out using my Boy Scout First-Aid training. His clothes were filthy and tattered, and he smelled bad, but a quick examination showed that his wound was not very deep. 

 

In This Issue
October PDM
Fall 2012 Seminar
Member News
Events Update
The UN-COMFORT ZONE
Board Column
Board of Directors Column
Tim Aamodt  
Tim Aamodt
Vice President Seminars

 

Get Involved!

 

It is an exciting time at APICS Twin Cities and I am thrilled to be the newest member of the Board of Directors and the Vice President of the Seminars Committee. When I moved to the Twin Cities two years ago, I wanted to get more involved in the supply chain community to expand my knowledge, network, develop myself, and hopefully help the larger supply chain family.  

 

>Read more. . .

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