Presidents Message

Mike Walsh, President  
October 2011

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE:
Another year has commenced for the APICS New Bedford Chapter #1. As we look forward, we expect nothing less than another successful year (2011-2012). That projected, how do we – how should we measure success? By the numbers, our chapter is sound and successful – we offer educational programs; conduct professional development meetings; communicate with membership; provide networking and job bank opportunities and support the community.

Still, our membership has been declining over the past few years. And attendance at monthly PDM’s has been poor at best. And registration for education programs offered has been weaker than as compared to recent past years. Blaming the economy is an easy addition to the blame pie, but we felt the need to discover the detailed pulse of current membership.

We recently conducted a membership survey (results to follow) and I want to applaud each and every member that participated, providing candid thought and comments. A few of the comments immediately resulted in: a review and update of our email list distribution; a review of our website for content and currently working to remove dated information and replace with new and improved resources.

Speaking of the website – www.apicsnewbedford.org – I want to personally thank all members of our chapter for assuming the new Board of Directors position – Director of Website. This BOD position has the responsibility of notifying me when some element of the chapter website needs to be addressed. We will all become the solution to the problem.

Resounding issues from the survey for lack of active participation included work, family, time and topics. That understood, the BOD has met several times during September. What if, we used our chapter website as the core of chapter events or activities? What if, we effectively became a virtual chapter? We are looking at offering PDM’s via SKYPE – looking at providing a series of educational webinars – and perhaps downloadable white papers or power point presentations. Please advise your interest level in an active website.
 

CPIM Certification

Opportunities

CPIM Schedule Posted
The New Bedford Chapter #1 of APICS is pleased to report on our educational opportunities. We will offer five CPIM certification review courses: 
· Basics of Supply Chain Management
· Master Planning of Resources
· Execution and Control of Operation
· Detailed Scheduling and Planning
· Strategic Management of Resources

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Professional Development

Next PDM Meeting  
 

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Lean Operations

New Bedford Chapter to offer Lean Workshops.

The New Bedford Chapter, APICS #1 is pleased to offer the series of Lean workshops.
The topics offered will be:

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

This offering is produced in part by The Quality Solutions Group, Email for more info

C-Bar

New Bedford Chapter goes for the Gold!

The APICS NEW BEDFORD CHAPTER # 1 has been awarded the GOLD AWARD for Administrative Achievements for the 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009 2009-2010 program years.

Workshops/Seminars

New Bedford Chapter offers Workshops and Seminars.

We offer Workshops and Seminars designed to work with your organizations schedule. Full day or Half day may be utilized. Topics include but not limited to:

• Lean Certificate Program
• Introduction to Inventory Management
• Annual Physical Inventory vs. Cycle Counting
• The Beer Game
• Accelerated Exam Preparation Courses

More Information Here.
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