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Earning an APICS certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, APICS certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.

Advance your career with APICS educational programs.


In 2010 the next class will be Master Planning of Resources will be held at the main IBM campus in Essex.  The current class is Basics of Supply Chain Management and is just about to wrap up.  The next class begins sometime in April.  Classes are generally held on consecutive Wednesday nights for at least seven weeks.


Certified Production and Inventory Manager

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Benefits of CPIM-

A CPIM education can help you to:

  • Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
  • Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain.
  • Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.
  • Predict outcomes more accurately.
  • Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time.
  • Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment.
  • Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers.


Who should earn the CPIM designation?

A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:

  • Production and inventory management
  • Operations
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Materials management
  • Purchasing


CPIM Modules

Candidates must pass all exams for the following modules:

For more information on the CPIM class, visit APICS.org.  To express interest in the class and find out when the next class is scheduled, please email Champlain Valley APICS. and type CPIM in the subject line.


  Classes are generally held on consecutive Wednesday nights for at least seven weeks. The next class will be Master Planning of Resources begining sometime in April at the IBM campus in Essex.  Class will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30pm.  Classes usually meet until 9pm and are generally finished in seven weeks.  


Introducing the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam

Introducing the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam
APICS is pleased to announce that a new certification product is being
developed this year. The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM) Recertification Exam was approved by the APICS Leadership
Team in February 2010.

The  APICS  CPIM  Recertification  Exam  provides  a  unique opportunity to
individuals  whose  CPIM  credentials  have expired and previously had been
required  to  retake all five CPIM exams. Instead, candidates now can renew
their  certifications  by taking a single exam. This exam will be available
only through December 31, 2011.

The  three-hour exam will consist of 120 multiple-choice questions. It will
include  30  items  taken  from  each  of  the  following modules: Detailed
Scheduling  and  Planning,  Master  Planning  of  Resources,  Execution and
Control of Operations, and Strategic Management of Resources. There will be
no unscored items on this exam.

Take the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam at APICS 2010
Candidates will have the opportunity to take a paper-and-pencil exam at the
2010 APICS International Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The
exam is scheduled for October 17, 2010. The next opportunity to take the
exam will be in December 2010.

Visit   apics.org/recertification   to   learn   more  about  the  program,
eligibility  guidelines, exam delivery, costs, application information, and
study options.

APICS  will  be actively marketing the exam and encourages partners to help
spread  the  word  to  individuals  who  can benefit from this limited-time
offer.

If  you  have  any questions regarding the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam,
please                    email                    certification@apics.org.


Certified Supply Chain Professional

 In today's growing and changing supply chain management field, to maintain your competitive edge, you must continuously increase your knowledge, skills, and expertise. Stay competitive with the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification.


The APICS CSCP brings your company's entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization's walls—you become the global expert.

From manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations. Customer expectations are high—with the APICS CSCP, you can ensure that your company not only meets, but exceeds them.

Join the APICS CSCP Update list—receive the latest information as it becomes available


Who are APICS CSCP Designees?

  • Professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and understanding of their entire supply chain.
  • Employees hoping to boost productivity and collaboration.
  • Innovators promoting global supply chain management.
  • Managers working to affect lead time, inventory, productivity, and the bottom line.
  • Hard workers trying to move forward in their careers.


For more information on the CSCP class, visit APICS.org.  To express interest in the class and find out when the next class is scheduled, please email Champlain Valley APICS. and type CSCP in the subject line.

Visit our FAQ page for answers to questions about the APICS CSCP program.

 

Champlain Valley APICS is pleased to announce the following Spring Education offering.

Certified Supply Chain Professional Review Series

Class Description: The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System is a comprehensive
course based on the APICS CSCP body of knowledge. It provides education in the areas of supplier and customer
relations, international trade, the use of information technology, and physical logistics. The learning system provides
excellent preparation for a professional seeking the APICS CSCP designation.

The CSCP Learning System combines print materials with interactive on-line components and facilitated classroom
discussion to deliver a customized learning experience. The course is organized into four learning modules:

Module 1: Supply Chain Management Fundamentals

Module 2: Building Competitive Operations, Planning and Logistics

Module 3: Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships

Module 4: Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management

Class Materials:

Comprehensive Print Materials including:

- Four module books with 800 pages of content covering the APICS CSCP body of knowledge.
- Progress check questions at the end of each section to ensure you understand the contents.

Interactive On-line Tools including:

- A practice test bank of more then 600 multiple choice questions.
- A pretest to determine your initial strengths and weaknesses, and help you create a customized
study plan based on your individual needs
- Timed module specific tests with immediate feedback, answer rationales, and reference to the
relevant section in the text for review of problem areas
- A timed post-test to determine your progress towards preparing for the exam
- An on-line progress report revealing what you've completed to date and how well you scored
- e-Flashcards to test your knowledge of relevant terms and definitions
- An on-line glossary for quick reference to terms

Facilitated Group Discussion including:

- Twenty four hours of facilitated Group Discussion to explore the concepts
- Engaging dialogue with colleagues from the local area

Exam Information:

The next CSCP Certification exam window is July 3 - August 7 2010
for computer based testing. 

Location - Pearson Vue , 30 Kimball Drive, South Burlington VT

You must apply for eligibility by May 5, 2010.

For more information on eligibility requirements visit www.apics.org/Certification/CSCP

Class Schedule:

The CSCP Learning System will be distributed at the first Group meeting on April 7th.
The Learning System will be reviewed as well as the on-line tools.

The Group will then have seven meetings for the module material and a review session.
Everyone should be prepared for the Group meeting having read the material.

The purpose of the Group meeting is to ask questions, have discussion and explore the different aspects
of the Supply Chain concepts. The Group meeting is scheduled for 4-hours on Wednesday evenings from 5pm - 9pm.

This is a tentative schedule and can be altered (day of the week) based on the response of those planning to attend.

Cost:

The cost of the CSCP Review Series is $1500 for APICS Members/$1800 for Non-Members.

This does not include the cost of the exam which is $575 for APICS Members/$725 for Non Members.

Registration Deadline: Friday March 26th by replying to this email.

 

Lean Enterprise Workshop Series


As more organizations decide to go lean, demand is escalating for a skilled team and systemwide approach for developing and implementing lean project plans. This course is designed to equip you with the broad knowledge and tools to map the transformation for developing a lean culture at your organization.

This workshop will allow you to

  • Complete a self-assessment to determine your organization's readiness to implement lean
  • Gain practical experience analyzing how to incorporate lean into organizations
  • Leave with a project plan for implementing lean into your organization

The APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop Series is organized to enable you to approach and understand the lean transformation process systematically. Using scenarios from a fictitious company, Murphy's Toys, you will be tasked with finding lean solutions to a myriad of challenges. This method will provide you with the flexibility to immediately customize what you've learned and implement it at your own organization.

There are seven workshops in the series:
Introduction
You will gain an overview of the many components of implementing
a lean transformation in your organization and gauge your
organization's readiness through a hands-on assessment.

Lean Culture
Explore the effects of a lean implementation on your employees
and learn about the importance of teams. The Kaizen, a team-
oriented continuous improvement event will be introduced in this
section.

Value Stream Mapping
Learn about value stream mapping and this tool's value for
viewing processes and determining potential areas of
improvement. Draw a current state map and then learn about
concepts to help you improve your future state.

Stability and Process Improvements
Learn how to improve process stability, achieve demand stability
and improve manufacturing process efficiencies.

Just-in-Time
Determine customer demand, standard work, line balancing and
many other tools to meet customer demand. Participants will
explore the use of a heijunka system to meet customer demand
through a hands-on activity.

Measuring
Review the way a lean company measures and align measurements
with objectives. Topics include lean accounting, inventory
costs, target costs and lead time.

Sustaining
Learn about the long-term changes to sustain the gains made.
Topics include lean design, analyzing failures and ensuring
ongoing quality control and continuous improvement.

Classes Start Soon!


For more information on the LEAN workshop, visit APICS.org.  To express interest in the class and find out when the next class is scheduled, please email Champlain Valley APICS. and type LEAN in the subject line.