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  APICS The Association for Operations Management

Cleveland, Ohio

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

 

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Welcome!                          

For more than 50 years, APICS The association for Operations Management, has been the global leader and premier source of the body of 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 accomplished industry professionals.

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Chapter Gets LinkedIn      

Join the APICS Cleveland Chapter's LinkedIn Group.

Members – Please invite your co-workers, family, friends, and anyone you know who would be interested in learning more about APICS Cleveland programs, courses, or activities.

Click here or the LinkedIn logo to sign-up for this professional group.

Career Opportunities      

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Active Openings

Updated June 22, 2009

Member Resumes are in High Demand -- Make Sure We Have Yours on File

Inventory Management, Logistics,
Demand Management, Purchasing, Lean, Supply Chain, Scheduling

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Hot Topics                      

Make a difference, get involved!

Nominations are posted for the upcoming term!  Elections will be held in April.  We have critical board positions open, please contact us if you have an interest and the time to volunteer:

The APICS Cleveland Chapter
Board of Directors

APICS Announces National Partnership with America's Second Harvest Network
More than 200 food banks to benefit from supply chain education opportunities

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Develop Leadership Skills

Become an APICS CSCP in 2007
Take your career to the next level in 2007 by earning your APICS CSCP. Testing dates are June 23 and December 8.

Visit www.apics.org/CSCP for more information.

Take Your CPIM to the Next Level
The Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) designation is awarded to an elite group of professionals who share their knowledge with others through activities such as presenting, publishing, and teaching. Visit the CFPIM section of the APICS Web site to find out how you can give back to your industry.

Get Acquainted with APICS Learning Communities
Have you tried out the new APICS Learning Communities? The communities of practice for APICS professionals are online Here .

Review changes to the By-Laws
APICS Cleveland Board is proposing changes to the By-Laws in 2009. They are now available for review here.

Call for Speakers

We are now planning next year’s programs and invite you to submit an abstract to be a speaker. We want a slate of speakers ready to go for both PDM’s (professional development meetings) and for seminars. We know we have some of the brightest and most talented professionals in the country!

So, we’d like to hear from you!

 Here’s what we want from you: 

  • 50 to 100 words that describes your presentation.
  • Three learning objectives that attendees will leave with; for example, "how to ...", "create ...", "identify ..."
  • A brief bio that describes your background and experiences.
  • A title.
  • Your contact information (including emails).
  • If this is a presentation you've made before, please provide two references (names and contact information) who have heard this presentation before.

All of the above on a single page please. 

Guidelines: 

We would like speakers on both the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills. We want a good mix of topics that will help each of us grow both professionally and personally. We would like to offer case studies, panel discussions, pre-dinner meetings, roundtables, and the standard lecture format we typically have. We need you to do it! This is a great way to improve your communication skills, share your knowledge with your peers, showcase your employer, and grow!

Please submit your abstract and bio to Rich Mihelich at programs1@apicscleveland.org

 

Education Opportunities      

Spring 2009 Courses

Course Registrations are now open.

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Are you maintaining your APICS certification ? Did you know, by attending our monthly PDM or plant tours you can accumulate certification points?  Make it work for you!

Members                           

Free Vendor Webcasts
Vendor Webcasts are a free APICS offering that connects APICS members and customers with leading suppliers serving the operations management profession. The online presentations, which require an Internet connection and phone to participate, keep members up-to-date on business challenges, solutions, and topics of interest. Register today!

Member Benefit: Save Up to 25 Percent with DHL Express
As an APICS member, you are eligible to receive discounts of up to 25 percent off standard rates on DHL's full suite of shipping services, including next day, second day, and ground delivery services, international express service to more than 220 countries and territories, and prepaid overnight shipping. To enroll and start saving, call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377, 8a.m.- 7p.m., ET) today to speak with a dedicated member service representative, or visit http://www.1800members.com/apics.

Member Benefit: Alamo Car Rental
At Alamo, APICS members get unlimited mileage and year-round discounts of up to 20 percent off Alamo’s already great rates. Book with your travel agent or Alamo. Be sure to request ID Number 93539 at the time of reservation. Call (800) 354-2322 or visit www.alamo.com.

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