Welcome to the website of Boston APICS a 2008 Gold award chapter. The next higher award is Platinum which is accomplished by attaining gold five years running. So we're on our way! Congratulations team!
As someone interested in APICS, we really want to hear your feedback! Tell us what will make your APICS experience better. Send an e-mail to the President: Dave Rivers president@bostonapics.org
Want to join us? Be sure to check off Boston as your local chapter. Academic Professionals and Students: Boston APICS adds no additional fees to your APICS membership: $25 gets you in!
These links will take you to the International APICS web site where all applications are processed:
New policy 2008-2009: We are now accepting all major credit cards for all of our events and professional development meetings. We will reward you for following this process with a discount over "at-the-door" registrations!
Education
Every morning in Africa, a gazelle wakes up knowing it must run faster than the fastest lion. Every morning a lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest gazelle. It doesn't matter whether you are a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes up, you better start running!
Or better yet, sign up for one of our classes, it will give you a head start and keep youaheadof the pack!
MASSACHUSETTS WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND APPROVES
BOSTON APICS AS TRAINING PROVIDER.
Now companies in Massachusetts both large and small can use the Massachusetts State Funding Program to pay for Boston APICS Classes in APICS Fundamentals, CPIM, CSCP and PMI's Project Management Workshop.
Northeastern University INSTRUCTOR LED Certified Supply Chain Management (CSCP) course: Please go to the NU site to learn more about the NEU course offering and the exclusive discount for Boston APICS members.
2. On Site Classes 2009:
Boston APICS has a full time instructor who is available to bring APICS education to you at your site for any number of students at your convenience. On Site Education.
3. CSCP Self Study:
Boston APICS Members receive a significant discount on CSCP Materials: CLICK ON EDUCATION and find CSCP SELF STUDY.
4. CPIM Review Classes Boston APICS offers CPIM Review classes only via our in-house format however if you prefer, here are options for you. Traditional evening session courses are typically offered by North & South Shore Chapters, and another option is an online course through FoxValleyTechnicalCollege. If you choose any of these options please make sure you mention that Boston is the originating chapter. Thank you and good luck with your certification process.
We are continuing with our successful Project Management Workshop. As many of you know this workshop is based on the PMI Body of Knowledge, and is appropriate training for the entire project team, or for those professionals who seek to acknowledge their accomplishments and get their CAPM or PMP certification. This class may be conducted in house by special arrangement and will be offered the Winter of 2008-2009 for the general public.
The mission of the Boston Chapter of APICS is to be the premier provider of quality education that promotes the effective use of resources and the achievement of operational excellence by companies and organizations in the manufacturing, service and public sectors, within both our immediate and extended reach.
Vision: The Boston Chapter of APICS is committed to fostering and improving regional industrial and service competitiveness and prosperity, in partnership and collaboration with other APICS chapters and professional associations.
Student Benefits
Questions? Please contact: Bob Hurley: hurleykb@comcast.net
We welcome students. We have one student chapter at BU which you should affiliate yourself with if you are a BU student. Otherwise join as an "At Large" student, e mail me or our membership VP; Andy Vail, and we'll get you into our chapter mailing list. Membership fee: Students join APICS for only $25!
The President's Message
Welcome to Boston APICS
Please see below for current and past events or visit us on the web.
Please take a moment to read this special letter from David Rivers, President of Boston APICS regarding the Student Case Competition.
Tuesday May 19th 2009:
Performance-Based Outsourcing
The United States Air Force, The University of Tennessee and Supply Chain Visions have been studying Performance-Based Approaches for over 3 years to understand how a Performance-Based Outcome (PBO) business model can bring significant benefits to outsourcing relationships. Based on a comprehensive benchmark study of 20 companies, including companies who outsource and those who provide the service, this presentation will cover:
* The 10 Most Common Mistakes of Outsourcing
* The Mind Shift in PBO
* The 5 Rules of PBO
* Getting Started
Steve Geary is the President of Supply Chain Visions, Inc., and is on the faculty at the University of Tennessee.
Thursday May 14, 2009: Project Management Workshop & PMP Certification Training
Whether you’re looking to get trained on applied project management fundamentals or planning to take the PMP® or CAPM® exam by PMI®, our Project Management Workshop & PMP Certification Training should be the right choice for you.
Workshop Details:
vIncludes discussion on Case Studies, PMP Sample Test Questions & Real Life Project Scenarios.
vConsists of 11 Class Room Sessions of 3 Hours each.
Boston APICS Is putting together our program schedule for Fall 2009-Winter 2010. We are looking for speakers that can talk about an interesting supply chain idea or personal business success stories. We are looking for you to share your experiences during the planning, execution and roll-out of the project and the results of the initiative. Please email us a topic summary and a brief abstract describing the project. Our members are anxious to listen to new ideas and novel industry projects.
Ask us about our new Seasons Pass: $149 for all Boston APICS' PDM's and Plant tours September 2008 thru May 2009.
Dave Rivers CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
President Boston APICS 2008-2009
Reviews: A synopsis of last year's 2007-2008 program year here.
A look at 2008-2009 so far:
The September 23, 2008 PDM with Dr. Bruce Arntzenwas a fun and informative event involving supply chain risk scenarios.
October 2, 2008 our critically acclaimed Project Management Workshop was again kicked off by our renowned instructor Mr. Neeraj Shah PMP. Read our testimonials, compare other programs, you'll see: Boston APICS brings real value to our membership! Intended for Project team members, Project Managers, those aspiring to become Project Managers.
Monday, October 6, 2008 the New England Supply Chain Conference (NESCON) occurred. This was THE BLOCKBUSTER SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT OF THE SEASON! Five tracks: Negotiations, Operations Management. Logistics, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Supplier Showcase Local, affordable, education-packed, first class speakers, top-notch sponsors. A rich multi-organizational networking experience. Superlative reviews! JOIN US NEXT YEAR!
Tuesday October 21, 2008. Plant tour. Biogen Idec Cambridge MA. 4:00 PM. A unique opportunity that SOLD OUT. An enthusiastic group was treated to a very special plant tour. Thanks to Biogen Idec all of the volunteers at Biogen and Boston APICS who worked to make this happen!
Tuesday November 18, 2008. Careers in Supply Chain Management. A panel of experts including Bob McInturff of McInturff and Associates along with Chris Greany of GE Sensing, Tom Healy of Healy and Associates and Tom Reardon of Reardon & Associates were on hand to present and discuss this important topic. FREE to the First 25 Students!
Tuesday December 9, 2008. Our Third Annual Holiday Networking Party was held at a new location: Montvale Plaza, Stoneham. This was the biggest and Best Holiday Networking Party yet! Attendees networked with their peers, learned from our sponsors, chatted with the topic table experts, consumed wonderful food and had fun!
Tuesday January 20, 2009. International Sourcing and Cross-Border logistics; A panel discussion including Dave Jacoby, President of Boston Strategies, Ken Glasser, Global Sourcing Manager at Axcelis Technologies and Donna Boston from GE Sensing presented and discussed their experiences and opinions on this topic.Generous time devoted to Q&A. It was nice to see a number of first time ever attendees at this meeting. All questions were answered. Great job folks!
Tuesday February 17, 2009. Project Management: What Separates Great Organizations from Mediocre Ones!! Over time, corporate success is driven by two things - your ability to complete day-to-day in serving your customers, and your ability to change with the market, to meet new needs and expectations of your customers. Accomplished Project Management expert and speaker, Ms. Lisa DiTullio enlightened the APICS group on the best practices in project management. It was an enjoyable evening.
Tuesday March 10, 2009. Top Management/ Leadership night. This was a joint meeting with North Shore APICS at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham, MA. Jane Barrett of AMR Research spoke on Managing End-to-End Supply Chain Costs in a Down Economy. This meeting was well attended and was very positively received.
Saturday April 18, 2009: APICS Northeast District First Annual Student Competition
Breaking News: All team slots are full as of 4-2-09. Don't miss this history making event! Free lunch for audience members.The Case Competition is designed to simulate real-world conditions where we are challenged with difficult problems with limited time to analyze issues and present solutions to senior management.
Audience register at no charge here.
In this competition, Students will begin their day at 8 AM with a case briefing and limited time to read the case and ask questions. Agenda here. Audience: [members/non-members] join us for free 1:00 pm lunch with the students. After lunch with the audience, each Team will present its solution to the Judges, with 10 minutes for oral presentation and 5 minutes to respond to Judges' questions. Rules here. Awards and prizes will follow. Don't miss this history making event! Location: LaCava Center, Bently University Waltham MA. Campus Map, Parking Permit.
Tuesday April 21, 2009: Breaking News: Registration is currently closed as this tour is sold out! Come tour the state of the art fabrication facility at Skyworks in Woburn, MA. This is a 158,000 square-foot facility used for production of 4-in GaAs (ESFET/PHEMT); 4-in silicon (discretes) for switches, control devices, amplifiers, and millimeter-wave devices; 6-inch silicon (Bulk Acoustic Wave Filters). The main organizational focus of the GaAs pHEMT wafer fab over the past few years has been the Goal Deployment Methodology. Using this method, the Skyworks Woburn fab has achieved significant operational improvements that have increased company profit margin. Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ SWKS) is an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors enabling mobile connectivity. With about 3,400 employees world wide, the company had revenues of $860 million in Fiscal 2008. The company has wafer fabrication facilities in Woburn, MA, Newbury Park, CA and other manufacturing facilities in Adamstown, MD and Mexicali, MX.
Skyworks: 20 Sylvan Rd Woburn, MA 01801, (781) 935-5150
The tour is limited to the first 20 people who register! Because of competitive reasons, all registrants will have to be pre-approved by the company. Pizza served at 5:45.
If you know someone who might profit from this new program, send them an e mail referencing our web site. We need new members, US Industry needs APICS educated leaders!
2008-2009 Board of Directors
Officers
President: Mark Chockalingham, MBA, PhD
Executive Vice President: Donna Woodcome, MBA
VP, Programs: David Jacoby, CPIM, CIRM, CTL, MBA
VP, Education: Neeraj Shah, PMP
VP, Marketing: Kristofor Williams, CSCP
VP, Administration (Secretary): Michael Fricot
VP, Finance (Treasurer): Jatin Bhagnari
VP, Membership: Andy Vail, CPIM, CPM
VP, Communications: Audrey Chretien
VP, Academic and Student Programs: Bob Hurley
Directors
Immediate Past President: David Rivers CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Director at Large, Programs/COCO: Steve Lynch
Director at Large Communications: Catherine Van Lanker, CPIM, MBA
Welcome to the website of Boston APICS a 2008 Gold award chapter. The next higher award is Platinum which is accomplished by attaining gold five years running. So we're on our way! Congratulations team!
