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Welcome!
APICS The association for Operations Management
is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations
management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management,
purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have
relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized
certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished
industry professionals.
Education
Opportunities
The APICS CPIM Recertification Exam provides a
unique opportunity to individuals whose CPIM credentials have expired and
previously had been required to retake all five CPIM exams. Instead, candidates
now can renew their certifications by taking a single exam. This exam will be
available only through December 31,
2011.
For more information about the
Youngstown Chapter education/certification offerings, please contact
George Stevens
CIRM, CPIM, our
Director of Education.
Are you maintaining your APICS certification ?
Did you know, by attending our PDM or plant tours you can
accumulate certification points?
Make it work for you!
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For more than 50+ years, APICS has helped members get ahead in
their careers. Make sure you don’t miss another day by renewing today at
www.apics.org/renew.
Did you recently change
jobs or move?
Update your member profile
online to receive your member benefits at your new location.
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Upcoming Events
GE Plant Tour
March 28, 2012, Grove City, PA
1503 W. Main St. Ext
Grove City, PA 16127
If you are interested in
attending contact, Birsen Karpak,
bkarpak@ysu.edu
or Joy M. Perrine
jmp3@psu.edu
(This plant tour is only available for those members who do
not have any conflict of interest with GE)
Barbara Kepner
will give an overview on the services end of the organization.
Paul Polesnak will discuss primarily quality systems
Vickie Somers
will talk about Production Control systems at GE
It is important to note that GE has some stringent safety
rules:
1. NO Rings are allowed in the plant - even wedding bands
will need to be removed prior to entering the shop.
2. Long hair (beyond shoulder length) should be pulled back
before entering the shop.
3. Spiked heels over 1/2", Open toed shoes and sneakers are
banned in the shop. Please ask your group to wear flat leather if possible and
optimally, steel toed shoes if they own them.
4. NO skirts/dresses, cropped pants or shorts - all guests
need to be wearling long pants.
Develop
Leadership Skills Make a
difference, get involved! If you have an interest and the time to
volunteer, consider volunteering for the:
APICS Youngstown Chapter
Board of Directors
Members
Benefits
Make the most
of your APICS membership. Get involved with your local chapter, attend
educational events, read APICS publications, network and visit
www.apics.org/membership
for complete access.
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