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CENH Fall Education Schedule, 2007

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It is recommended that they are taken in the order listed, because they follow the supply chain or business process. They can, however, be taken in any order, if one doesn’t mind skipping the normal business process approach.

The CPIM courses are designed to provide an intense review of each body of knowledge with classroom interaction. It is assumed that each attendee has the basic knowledge and wants to review the content, in a classroom environment, prior to the CPIM certification test.

At the end of this newsletter is information on the AMES (Applied Manufacturing Education Series) program and the Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management program. These programs both assume that the students have no subject knowledge and teach the details of the APICS CPIM body of knowledge.

The Significance of CPIM

Being Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) means that the individual has passed five examinations that cover the APICS, production, inventory and supply chain management, body of knowledge (BOK). This is perhaps the most widely sought-after industry certification, with approximately 75,000 certified professionals worldwide.

For the individual, the CPIM program is a sell-assessment tool, to verify their understanding of supply chain and operations management.

Today with the limited number of job openings, being CPIM certified is highly regarded as a “qualifier”.

Lack of certification will be a disqualifier. As competitiveness drives decisions the need for job-ready employees will become critical. Forward thinking companies are already recognizing this and more will follow.

For the company, it validates the individual’s understanding of supply chain and operations management. Many companies are using APICS certification as part of their Management-By-Objectives (MBO) programs. Some positions within companies are only open to those with APICS CPIM designation.

For the company using certification as a prerequisite in filling positions, CPIM certification helps narrow the number of resumes required to be reviewed. 

 CPIM Review Classes

The following CPIM classes will be offered for the Spring 2007 session. Classes will start the week of February 26th and will run for 10 weeks. Location of each class will most likely be at the Laconia Campus of the Southern New Hampshire University and will be communicated early in August. Instructors: TBA

CPIM course fees are $350 for members, $450 non-members payable PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS. Mail course payment (NO PURCHASE ORDERS PLEASE) to CENH APICS, PO Box 1631, Laconia, NH 03247-1631.

If you are interested in registering for one of these classes, please go to www.apicscenh.org  and register on line or contact Ed Goucher, at 603-524-4286, or egoucher@metrocast.net , as soon as possible to reserve your seat in the class. (Minimum class size is five students.)

Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)

Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In this course, you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization.

Topics include Elements of the Supply Chain, Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Quality Management (TQM), Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II), Demand Planning and Capacity Management.

Course materials listed below are not included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org.  Each registrant must procure a participant guide and the book.  Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

BSCM Participants Guide, stock# 09122, $85.00

Introduction to Materials Management, stock# 03813, $87.01

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Master Planning of Resources (MPR)

Explores processes used to develop sales and operations plans; identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements; and gain an understanding of the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. The course focuses on developing and validating a plan of supply, relating management of demand to environment, and developing and validating the master schedule.

In addition, the course encompasses concepts for transforming sales, marketing, and business requirements into a feasible and economic plan in various business environments. It also addresses concepts and methodologies for managing projected and actual demands from distribution networks and external customers. Finally, the course presents methods for integrating sales and operations plans, demand forecasts, and customer demand into a specific master schedule.

Course materials listed below are not included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org. Each registrant must procure a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

Master Planning of Resources Participant Guide, stock #09124, $85.00                    

Master Planning of Resources Reprints, stock #05001, $29.25                     

Distribution Planning and Control (2^nd ed.), stock #03442, $76.00            

Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems (5^th ed.), stock #03406, $61.56       

Master Scheduling in the 21^st Century, stock # 03390, $34.61                                   

Sales and Operations Planning, stock #03160, $34.61                                               

Sales Forecasting, stock #03838, $34.61

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Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DS&P)

Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning.

Topics include: Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management, Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process, Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan, Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply.

Course materials listed below are not included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org.  Each registrant must procure a participant guide.  Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

Detailed Scheduling and Planning Participants Guide, stock #09126, $85.00

Detailed Scheduling and Planning Reprints, stock #05003, $29.25

Integral Logistics Management (2^nd ed.), stock #03127, $61.56

Introduction to Materials Management, stock #03813, $87.01

Designing and Managing the Supply Chain (2^nd ed.), stock #03819, $75.65

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Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)

Focuses on three main areas: Prioritizing and sequencing work; executing work plans, implementing controls, and reporting activity results; and evaluating and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production and process operations. It also addresses the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, as well as the control and handling of inventories. Finally, the course presents techniques for evaluating performance and collecting data for effective feedback.

Course materials listed below are not included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or on line at www.apics.org  Each registrant must procure a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants ho work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

Execution and Control of Operations Participants Guide, sock #09128, $85.00

Execution and Control of Operations Reprints, stock #05009, $29.95                 

Capacity Management, stock #03601, $33.58                                                               

Just-In-Time: Making It Happen, stock #03114, $42.35                             

Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems (5^th ed.), stock #03406, $61.56       

Quality Planning and Analysis (4^th ed.), stock #03606, $121.50                       

Production and Inventory Management (2^nd ed.) stock #03501, $100.06

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Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)

Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change.

Topics include Competitive Market Issues, Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Organizational Design, Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes, Evaluating and Managing Projects.

Course materials listed below are not included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or on line at www.apics.org.  Each registrant must procure a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

SMR Participant Guide, Stock #09130, $85.00
SMR Reprints, Stock #05011, $29.25
Harvard Business Review SMR Readings, Stock #05015, $48.75                                  

Managerial Accounting (10^th ed.), Stock #03471, $109.69                                                

Operations Strategy, Stock #03286, $85.76
Project Management: A Managerial Approach (5^th ed.), Stock #03488, $87.74

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CPIM Testing November 17, 2007

The Central NH Chapter will sponsor CPIM testing on November 17, 2007 at a facility in the Lakes Region. Critical information regarding the testing process, including registration forms, can be found at:

http://www.apicscenh.org/certification_testing.htm  .

An individual may take either one or two tests on this date. If you are planning on taking a test(s), please contact Mike Andrews at 603 524-0004 or via email at mandrews@nhbb.com  by September 17, 2007. The original registration form (see link above) including your signature and payment (NO PURCHASE ORDERS PLEASE) must be received by CENH APICS, PO Box 1631, Laconia, NH 03247-1631 PRIOR TO September 21, 2007.

Test Fees:
CPIM tests $125 – members; $130 – nonmembers

CSCP

The Significance of CSCP

Successfully competing in today’s complex global marketplace requires organizations to improve supply chain management performance. As a result, well-trained, well-educated supply chain professionals are playing an increasingly important role in their organizations.
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program will help individuals develop their supply chain leadership skills to enable them to create and execute a supply chain strategy that meets customer needs, reduces cost, and increases profits. Individuals with the APICS CSCP designation increase their value to employers who know that a well-run supply chain is a key component of a forward-looking and competitive enterprise.
Are you an operations or supply chain management professional interested in increasing your knowledge of
 supply chain design and strategy
 demand management, planning, and logistics
 technologies that enable the supply chain
 global supply chain communications?

The APICS CSCP designation will enable you to learn world-class supply chain management practices, improve your company’s competitive position, and advance your career.
The APICS CSCP 14 week class is divided into four modules:
1.) Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
2.) Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
3.) Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
4.) Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management

CSCP Testing

CSCP next test is scheduled for December 8, 2007 in various locations in the country. Go to www.apics.org/certification/cscp for eligibility requirements, test locations and cost of the CSCP Learning System. Our course will be $1, 425 including all courseware, which is $895 for APICS members.

 AMES & Fundamentals of Materials & Operations Management

In addition, the Central NH Chapter can provide local companies with two different formats of operations management resource education. Whereas the CPIM certification review courses assumes that the material being covered is already understood, the Applied Manufacturing Education Series (AMES) and Fundamental of Materials and Operations Management programs assumes nothing and teaches (not reviews) the operations management principles. Both of these programs cover the same material, only the format is different.

The Applied Manufacturing Education Series (AMES) contains six modules and is designed to be delivered in a 2 and a half to 3 day workshop format. This program is ideal for in-house education for a company with a significant number (limit of 25) of people who need to be brought up to speed on the principles of operations management. The six modules are as follows; Master Planning, Materials Requirements Planning, Inventory Management, Capacity Requirements Planning, Production Activity Control, and Just-in-Time.

The Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management program contains four (4) modules and is designed for each module to be delivered in a classroom setting, three hours per week for twelve (12) weeks. This program would be ideal if there are a number of companies in central NH who have only a few employees who need to be brought up to speed on the principles of operations management. The modules are as follows; Fundamentals of Inventory Control, Fundamentals of Planning, Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control, and Fundamentals of Operations Management.

For more information on the AMES and Fundamentals of Materials & Operations Management programs, contact Ed Goucher, VP Education, at 603-524-4286 or egoucher@metrocast.net.