November 18, 2008 PDMHave you read ?The Goal? or ?It's Not Luck?, by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt? Today, everyone is chasing Lean efficiencies and cost reductions, but we all agree that there are real limits to cost reduction. And how do we use these captured efficiencies to translate into growth? Do you remember in ?The Goal? when Jonah asked Alex Rogo if the goal of his business was to show off efficiencies or to make money now and into the future? So how do we grow our sales by anything other than lowering price, extraordinary service, new functions and features? Or is sales growth in this economy just about great relationships, excellent salesmanship, and a cute, consulting ?pie in the sky? dream? Are you Interested in understanding a way to achieve a win for you, your company, and those that you do business with ... on a daily basis? Is there a way to create an operational capability that the entire market would beat your door down to do business with you? even in a recession? We look forward to seeing you there. PLACE: Radisson Hotel Nashville
Airport TIME: 5:30 to 8:00 PM COST: $20 per person Make reservations by clicking here. Presentation On Tuesday, November 18, the Middle Tennessee APICS chapter, welcomes Michael Demere to share his insights about how he has applied Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt?s book ?It?s Not Luck? , to grow sales by solving his customer?s TRUE needs. Michael will explore how we can apply ?It?s Not Luck? and grow our sales, while our competitors will struggle. And Michael will use real world examples where he has been successful. You will gain much more out of the session if you have read ?The Goal? and ?It?s Not Luck? prior to the meeting. Michael Demere has experience using TOC to grow companies using the methods that Alex Rogo applied in ?The Goal? and ?Its Not Luck.? His qualifications include The Jonah Course® from The Goldratt Institute. He is recognized by Goldratt Schools as a ?TOC Application Expert? in Operations, Distribution, and Sales. Michael is certified by the Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization (TOC-ICO) in the TOC Thinking Processes, operations, Distribution, Finance and Measures. In addition, he serves on the Education Committee for TOC-ICO. Call for Chapter PresentersPlease let us know what you would like to see at the APICS Middle Tennessee Chapter PDMs. This is a great opportunity if you have a presentation you have been preparing or expect to present at the next APICS International Expo and would like to give the presentation locally first. If you are interested in speaking or if you would like to suggest a
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CSCP Exam and RegistrationTo become a certified CSCP, three dates must be kept in mind associated with each scheduled testing period. The Exam Date itself, the Exam Registration Deadline Date and the Eligibility Application Deadline Date. See the table below for information regarding the scheduled test dates in 2008. Unlike the CPIM series of exams which are available on demand, CSCP candidates only have three opportunities this year to sit for exams. The deadlines for the two remaining exam dates are: Exam Date: December 13, 2008 Eligibility Application Deadline: October 17 Exam Registration Deadline: October 31 Training ScheduleVolunteer State Community College Contact Bob Jankiewicz at 615-230-3359 for more information on courses at Volunteer State Community College The next CSCP exam preparations course at Vol State is set to start on September 12 and run for 10 weeks for four hours every Friday morning from 8:00 to Noon. Click here for more information and to sign up.
What is APICSHistoryFounded in 1957 as the American Production and Inventory Control Society, APICS has since expanded its focus to include a full range of programs and materials on individual and organizational education, standards of excellence, and integrated resource management. To reflect this new direction, we are now known as APICS—Association for Operations Management. APICS—The Association for Operations Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. With over 60,000 individual and corporate members in 20,000 companies worldwide, APICS is dedicated to using education to improve the business bottom line. |
Welcome New MembersAndrew Irons Brooks Whiltow Timothy Williams Joel Hand Paul Dougall Andrew Bailey Adam Parke Barry McMahan Andrew Filkins Willie Jenkins CongratulationsNew CPIMs Daniel F. Merti CPIM Jay Schmucker CPIM New CSCPs Michael Hinricher CSCP Bob Peterson CSCP Brian Seagraves CSCP 2008-2009 MeetingsSeptember 16, 2008Bill Martin - Workflow of Problem Solving October 16, 2008Dan Miller - UT-CIS NNovember 18, 2008Michael Demere - TOC December 16, 2008/h2>
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CSCPCertified Supply Chain ProfessionalCertification Information APICS recently developed and introduced a new certification - the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification. Read More. The Middle Tennessee Chapter of APICS has begun working with local Universities to offer the CSCP exam certification preparation course The CSCP Exam Prep course is a 40 hour course that includes on-line testing, on-line resources, and on-line flashcard style learning. Read More. If you or your company are interested in the CSCP courses, please contact the MITE Chapter VP Education at Education@APICSNashville.org
CPIMCertified in Production and Inventory ManagementSince 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
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