Presidents Message

Mike Walsh, President  

March 2008

March Madness means College Basketball to some. To others, it describes a Membership Month. As most of you know, our Chapter # 1 membership has been growing each month as professionals and area companies discover the many benefits of APICS membership to the New Bedford Chapter. Our monthly professional development meetings have been well attended; our CPIM review modules and Lean Workshops have been well attended and net working and job bank resources have assisted professionals to secure new positions. The New Bedford Chapter is rich in APICS history (Chapter #1) and the chapter future is extremely rich in value for members – Welcome – Joseph Crisefulli, Polaroid; Lynne Carrazza, Acumentrics; William Robson, Webb Research and Tina Sherman, Brookfield Engineering. Membership dues increase on 4/1/08.

CPIM Cert. 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

More information here

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.

Contact us for Custom Education Opportunities

Professional Development

Next PDM Meeting  

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Leveraging Strategic Sourcing

Richard G. Weissman, C.P.M.

A comprehensive supply management methodology is a critical element of operational success, as well as a key factor of satisfying customers. Supply management professionals have the task of managing the selection and performance of a global supplier community to ensure that the acquisition of goods and services meet their organization’s quality, delivery, and value criteria. While developing a comprehensive operating plan to meet the business needs of the organization is essential, it is also critical to manage and track internal and external performance against these plans. This session will focus on the strategic and tactical business issues facing the organization, and offer proven solutions that can be used to maximize supplier contributions..

 Info Here...

   Register Here...

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

More information here

Education Notes

Current offering of Educational Programs

CPIM (Accelerated Examination Preparation)
The New Bedford Chapter will be conducting CPIM AEP sessions for current and former CPIM students that have attended CPIM certification review modules, but have failed to take the APICS certification exam or perhaps took the exams with less than desired results.

Program highlights Here