Education

Lean Manufacturing Workshop

 

There are no Lean Manufacturing Workshops scheduled at this time. However, please let us know if you or your company would be interested in this course.

  • Introduction to Lean Manufacturing
  • Lean Mapping
  • 5 S
  • Lean Scheduling
  • Process Improvement and Quality in Lean
  • Standard Work
  • Lean Teams & Lean Design and Accounting

If you are interested in attending...

Please contact Ty Tabernik at 615-673-2145 

Supply Chain Management


Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) is the newest certification being offered by APICS in partnership with Nashville State Community College. This single course includes four modules: 

  • Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
  • Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics 
  • Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
  • Using Information Technology to enable Supply Chain Management

For more information on the courseware and materials, please visit www.learncscp.com/info/learnmore.html

The CSCP Courses are designed to prepare the attendees for the CSCP exam. However, they include information for anyone involved in Supply Chain Management, ERP Implementations, Purchasing, or Manufacturing. If you intend to take the exam, please verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for the exam. Please visit the APICS CSCP Certification site for more information.


CPIM and CSCP Courses

 The following is the Spring/Summer course schedule for 2010 at Volunteer State Community College.

  • Click here for more information and to register.

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
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Master Planning of Resources
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Execution and Control of Operations
Strategic Management of Resources