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APICS Twin Cities Chapter Newsletter
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February 2013 Professional Development Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
 Improving Forecast Accuracy:
The Fundamentals
presented by: Carolyn Allmon
Most manufacturers recognize that forecast accuracy is a key contributor to their success. Inaccurate forecasts increase costs and reduce customer satisfaction. But, what are the most important considerations to achieving the greatest accuracy? After citing some examples of the benefits of accurate forecasts, this presentation will focus on six essentials to improving forecast accuracy which any company can apply, regardless of size.
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Winter Seminar 2013
 A Procurement Trifecta:
Outsourcing, Vendor Management, & Negotiation Skills presented by: Michael Ford, CFPIM, CSCP
Increase Your Supply Chain Management Skills!
You will not want to miss this highly interactive seminar that addresses critical elements necessary for establishing and maintaining reliable sources of supply, highlighting both technical and personal skills.
Wednesday, February 20, 2012, DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place
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New Chapter Program:
 Member Referral Program
by Lyle Henning, CIRM, Vice President Membership
As dedicated members, you have reaped the rewards of APICS certification and participation in APICS events! During the holiday season, the gift of sharing is on everybody's mind. In that spirit, we are launching a new program to reward our members who refer APICS to their colleagues and friends.
Members can earn points for non-member sign up referrals to PDMs, seminars, classes, workshops, and most importantly, membership. The more you spread the word, the more points you earn! |
 THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
Criticism Sucks! "Let me drive the boat.". It was the one statement from the Creative Director that I'd come to dread. It usually came within moments of his reading over my shoulder as I wrote advertising copy on my computer.
It meant, "Get out of your seat; I'm going to start changing your work." The changes were seldom significant; he never modified the meaning or the motivation of my message. He never altered my concept or idea, but his little edits still sent a powerful message: my work was not good enough to leave alone. >Read more . . . |
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Member News:
 Download your FREE members-only Research Reports!
APICS Research has been conducting practitioner surveys that explore topics including big data, sales and operations planning (S&OP), supply chain risk management, supply chain strategy, and supply chain sustainability. These APICS reports are an exclusive member benefit and include survey results, analysis, tips, and best practices to keep you and your organization informed of insights and innovations in supply chain and operations management.
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SAVE THE DATE!
APICS 2013 International Conference & Expo
September 29 - October 1, 2013
Orlando, FL
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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 |
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Events Update:
What's coming up . . .
Distribution Inventory Management - January 22nd
Winter Term CSCP Review - February 7th
Distribution Inventory Management Workshop - January 31st
February PDM - February 12th
Winter Seminar - February 20th
MRP & BOM Workshop - February 27th
NO PDM in March
Spring Term CPIM Classes start - March 27th
Learn about:
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Board of Directors Column
Lyle Henning, CIRM
Vice President Membership
We are well underway for the 2012/2013 APICS year. I am excited about some of the new things happening this year and I hope our members are too. Last week I took part in a pilot test of a new simulation training class that we will hopefully be launching soon called The Fresh Connection.
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