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When and Where we meet :
Special Session
Coming UP , 2008 -
APICS Appearance
Our Chapter usually holds its Professional Development Meeting on the second Thursday of every month (September-June).
The Professional Development Meeting (PDM)
is a great opportunity to network with other professionals involved in
production and inventory management in Northern New Jersey. Each month a
different guest speaker is invited to address the group during this dinner
meeting. For information and reservations about the next Professional
Development Meeting, click the above orange button
Our Chapter is always on the move so the dates and venues will
change from month to month, so keep a close eye on this website to stay current
with our meeting plans.
Mission and Vision
Our Chapter's activities are designed to help members excel in
their careers. The Chapter's overall Mission, Vision, and Objectives are
summarized below:
VISION:
To help our members and their companies compete in the world marketplace.
MISSION:
To expand our traditional and explore the non-traditional markets and meet the
needs of our members through education and resource management.
OBJECTIVES:
To meet the goals and objectives set forth in our Strategic Plan.
Welcome to our site
 The goal of our
site is to provide useful and timely information about our Chapter's activities
and services. This site will be updated monthly to reflect new information about
upcoming meetings, educational seminars, and career opportunities.
APICS 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.
The knowledge gained through APICS enables productivity improvement in the
workplace and the achievement of competitive advantage in the marketplace
...Leading to enhanced self-confidence, job security, career advancement, and
financial security
...Instilling confidence in employers that their employees are better prepared,
more knowledgeable, more capable, more productive, and able to contribute to a
successful bottom line
...Instilling confidence in individuals that they are contributing to
organizational success
...Resulting in individuals experiencing a sense of accomplishment, pride, and
peace of mind.
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Education
 Our
Chapter offers review courses in all 10 disciplines required to obtain the two
APICS National Certifications (CPIM-CIRM). Check out our 2008/09
Course Schedule. The Chapter also sponsors two seminars
or workshops each year featuring nationally known presenters.
Attention SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS:
The Bloomfield College Materials/ Supply Chain Program is back and
better than ever! Whether pursuing a certificate, degree or individual courses,
you can make a positive impact on your company’s bottom line. Contact Jeff Bragar now at 908-268-6460 for more information.
Announcements:
On January 14th, 2008 Jeff Bragar and Bob Collmier from the Bloomfield College
Supply Chain Management Program hosted the NONJ APICS winter seminar
"Rightsizing Inventory" in the Bloomfield College Science building. The
featured speaker was Joe Aiello who provided an educational and entertaining
seminar on how to rightsize inventory in today's economy.
Thirty-two
attendees representing ten companies were in attendance for this successful
event.
Announcing our new Customer-Direct
Education
and Training program
Please contact Donna Bunce, CPIM, CSCP for
more information at (201) 866-7039 during the evening or email,
donna.bunce@dendrite.com.
June 12th, 2008 Michael Sarno Top Management Night!! Senior Executive VP of
Operations- Nice Pak Products Inc.
Congress
for Progress
The Society
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.
The Northern NJ Chapter sponsors dinner meetings, seminars, educational classes
and plant tours to help our members and their companies compete in today's marketplace. |
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