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Champlain Valley APICS



APICS is the global leader and premier source of the body knowledge in operations management including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing and logistics. Since 1957,individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training; internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources and worldwide network of accomplish head industry professionals.

About APICS

APICS - The Association for Operation Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. With nearly 50,000 members in 20,000 companies worldwide, APICS is dedicated to using education to improve the business bottom line.

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Education

Current Classes Offered:



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.  Read more on our education page.


The LEAN Workshop

This workshop will have seven meetings over a course of several week.  You will learn 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

Certified Supply Chain Proffesional

  • 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.


Master Planning of Resources

Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics include:

Demand Management
Sales and Operations Planning
Master Scheduling
Measuring Business Performance.

Learn about CPIM study options.


Please email the local chapter if you are interested in taking the any review classes, and we will notify you of the costs and the begining date.

 APICS@GlobalNetisp.net.


Click On this image if you are an APICS member and wish to download your free copy of the The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework.



Mission Statement


Chapter Goals



The Mission of the Champlain Valley  APICS Chapter is to support the growth of our chapter by providing APICS educational and networking opportunities to our members and the local business community. We will achieve our mission by meeting the following goals:

  • Offer at least two each manufacturing related courses per schedule year.
  • Offer at least two APICS Certification review courses per schedule year.
  • Recruit and develop motivated individuals for the chapter board of directors.
  • Regularly measure our performance, review our successes, and react as necessary to fulfill our mission.


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Upcoming PDM's and Meetings

As we held our April PDM event early, their is nothing major planned for this month.  Check out the local ASQ event out on LinkedIn.com or see our monthly meetings page to find out more about the winners of the Northeast District Student case competition.


Competency Model


Are you APICS?  "The structure of the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model follows guidelines set by the Employment Competency Modeland Training Administration of the United States Department of Labor. The model is visually represented in a diagram for easy reference. The model is organized into tiers of competencies and includes descriptions of the activities and behaviors associated with each competency."


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APICS International Conference & Expo 2010

International Expo

2010 APICS International Conference & Expo
Was just changed to Las Vegas Nevada! 

Stay tuned for more information....

CPIM Class Schedule

Basics of Supply Chain Management



The next CPIM course is scheduled to start on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at the IBM campus in Essex.  Class will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30pm.  The first class will be The Basics of Supply Chain Management.  Classes usually meet until 9pm and are generally finished in seven weeks.  For group pricing or to reserve your seat in the next class, please email us at:

APICS@globalnetisp.net


Member Benefits


For Local Members


  • Seminars designed to educate chapter members on areas of interest or problem areas for local companies.
  • Workshops designed to educate and then review information to prepare individuals for certification exams.
  • Seminars, Webinars, and workshops offered at a discounted to members.
  • APICS Webinars On-Demand, free to members.
  • Literature on business subjects offered at a discount to members
  • Ongoing networking opportunities with professionals in the field to share information and knowledge.
  • APICS Learning Communities where members have free access to online communication and collaboration in communities of practice for operations management professionals.  (Begins in the fall of 2006)
  • Upon successful completion of standardized APICS exams, attain CPIM (Certified In Production and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional, or CIRM (Certified in Integrated Resource Management) certification which is recognized and respected nationwide.



T.P.C.

The Proffesional's Collaboration


What makes the Champlain Valley APICS chapter unique among APICS chapters is our close affiliation with other proffesional organizations in the area.  Twice a year, by the name of TPC, (The Professional's Collaboration), networking meetings are held in which members from different industries and disciplines can come together to mingle, discuss recent topics and hear guest speakers.  What better way to meet make new friends, see old ones and get together with people that have the same interests and commitment that you do to ongoing education and training in the workplace.

Professional Partners


  Here are links to the other organizations involved with the TPC:
 
  ASQ - The American Society for Quality
  ASTD - American Society for Training & Development
  SWE - Society of Women Engineers
  PMI - Project Management Institute
  STC - Society for Technical Communication