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Welcome
As we care about our audience and stakeholders, we really want to hear your feedback! Tell us what will make your APICS experience better. Send an e-mail to the President Mark Chockalingam at 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: Professional Membership - Academic Professional Membership - Student Membership Education Boston APICS has a number of exciting courses planned for the year 2009-2010 including the instructor led CPIM courses that prepare you for the certification exam and the hugely popular Project Management course that will prepare you for the PMP certification exam! We have a public CSCP course that is currently in progress and our next course will begin in March 2010.
2009-2010 Course Offerings:
1. Certified Supply Chain Management Professional Workshop Scheduled to start March 2010. Attend this class if you are seeking Supply Chain education only or education and the extremely valuable APICS CSCP certification. Currently classes are held on five consecutive Saturdays at Analytix in Woburn MA. We see this offering as the value leader against which all other instructor led CSCP classes will be judged in both cost and quality. Bring the whole team! See our brochure for more detail. Dave Rivers, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP our instructor has taught this course many times and is among APICS's most experienced CSCP instructors. Class Registration closed. 2. On Site (In-house) Classes 2009-2010: 3. CSCP Self Study: 4. CPIM Review Classes MASSACHUSETTS WORKFORCE TRAINING FUND APPROVES
BOSTON APICS AS TRAINING PROVIDER.
Boston APICS is uniquely qualified to bring you Massachusetts State assistance in paying for your APICS education: Massachusetts Workforce Training Funds FAQ's. 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. State funding details here!
Mission/Vision The mission of the Boston Chapter of APICS is to be the premier provider of quality professional 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: academics@bostonapics.org
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 VP membership; 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 prospective and existing members! APICS Boston 2009-2010 Upcoming Events Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010: Demand and Supply Planning During Times of Economic Turbulence by Bruce Murphy, Director of Demand Planning and Purchasing at GN Netcom Demand and supply planning during times of economic turbulence. Is forecasting futile in this environment? How has the recession changed the way we plan? The above questions are key in every supply chain manager's mind. Bruce will walk you through some responses that have helped his group to better adjust to the volatility in demand. Synopsis of Events just concluded The Supply Chain Career Panel on Sep 29, 2009 was the first PDM by the Chapter for the 2009-2010 year. This was a great success given the record turnout of 40+ people in attendance. The Panel included Mark Becker of EMC, Jason Breault of Top Grading Solutions, Bob McInturff of McInturff Associates and Dan MacCarthy of Laminated Plastics. The key discussion points included 1) the status of the economy and the supply chain job market in New England 2) The importance of the resume and how to write it. 3) Should people include references to their oldest positions on their resumes? 4)How to leverage networking to land your dream job. Participant Testimonials:
November 18th, 2009: visit to iRobot facility This tour was attended by about 35 people. iRobot explained the concept of Robots in the Home and in the Military. The visitors got to see many concept ideas in their cool stuff museum and also saw demos of their different robots. The group then attended a networking reception at the Border cafe and enjoyed snacks and sodas. December 8, 2009: 4th Annual Holiday Networking Event! Collaborative with APICS-North Shore, APICS-Boston, WERC, APICS-South Shore, and CSCMP GREAT Party! - excellent sessions - record turnout! Testimonials for the event coming shortly! Tuesday, January 19, 2010: Results from the RFID Survey by Dr. John Visich, Bryant University. Fantastic turnout and great reviews for this PDM. Member Benefits Given the tough economic times, our APICS national body has instituted a bail out program on its own. It has offered free membership renewals for unemployed members for a period of six months from the expiration of their current membership. I would like to bring to your attention useful member resources on the APICS website including: Both resources are available on http://apics.org/resources. Nation wide job listings are available at the Apics career center. Finally do you know that, as a member, you can request a paper copy of the OMBOK, the Operations Management Book of Knowledge? You can download a pdf copy for your ready reference and also request the book be mailed to you.
Boston Chapter of APICS has been associated with many successful professional events in the area. Our Holiday party jointly hosted with the North Shore Chatper will see record turnout this year. I firmly believe that the supply chain profession is emerging as the most lucrative and rewarding career for aspiring professionals and Boston is leading the way in the North East!
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New Members Please join me in welcoming our newest members: January 2010 Paul Flynn Klotilda Habilaj Scott Johnson Chao-Ming Ying Welcome Aboard! Academic Professional Membership
APICS Academic membership: Only $25! Check out the program details here. 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! 2009-2010 Board of Directors
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Welcome to the website of Boston APICS a 2009 Gold award chapter. We are on our way to the next higher award which Platinum. We have an energetic and highly accomplished Board! Congratulations team!
