APICS The Association for Operations Management

Cleveland, Ohio

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

 

Certification Course Schedules

Spring 2008

 

 

  Basics of Supply Chain Management (Register Now)

Dates:

04/07 - 6/16

Location:

Parker Hannifin

 

Mayfield Heights

Cost:

$490 Non-Member

 

$430 Members

Instructor

Wael Dardir, CPIM

 

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2008

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Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the Basics, you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization. Topics include:

  • Elements of the Supply Chain
  • Just-in-Time (JIT)
  • Total Quality Management (TQM)
  • Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
  • Demand Planning
  • Capacity Management
   
  Execution and Control of Operations (Register Now)

Dates:

04/07 - 06/09

Location:

  Technical Consumer Products

    Aurora, OH

Cost:

$410 Non-Member

 

$350 Members

Instructor

Steve Nemeth, CPIM/CSCP

 

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2008

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Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories. Topics include: Prioritizing and Sequencing Work Executing Plans and Implementing Controls Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback.

  Strategic Management of Resources (Register Now)

Dates:

04/10 - 06/05

Location:

  Parker Hannifin

    Mayfield Heights

Cost:

$410 Non-Member

 

$350 Members

Instructor

Steve Nemeth, CPIM/CSCP

Registration Deadline: April 4, 2008

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Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Topics include:

  • Competitive Market Issues
  • Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design
  • Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
  • Evaluating and Managing Projects.
  Detailed Scheduling & Planning (Register Now)

Dates:

04/15 - 06/10

Location:

  Sterling Die

    Parma, OH

Cost:

$410 Non-Member

 

$350 Members

Instructor

Chuck Keberdle, CPIM

 

Registration Deadline: April 9, 2008

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Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include:

Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply.