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Title: Operations Management: Lessons from
History and Tools for the Future
The field of Operations Management has had quite a remarkable evolution
since the introduction of mass production by Henry Ford at the turn of the
20th century. Today’s Operations Management world encompasses yesterday's
supply chain concepts and beyond, to integration, global sourcing,
vendor-managed inventory, fourth party logistics, and even to customer
demand-based systems. Operations Management has become a hot topic in the
board rooms of enterprises who are aggressively seeking to improve their
bottom lines while exceeding their customers’ expectations. What’s next in
the fast-changing world of Operations Management? What implications are
there for an enterprise's Sales and Operations Planning process? How should
you and your company prepare? And, how can APICS help?
Joe has over 25 years of leadership experience in many aspects of Operations
Management, in both plant and headquarters environments, in the
pharmaceuticals, biotech, and consumer products businesses. He has
implemented Sales and Operations Planning processes, created and developed
an Operations Resource Management organization, and has led many initiatives
from major new product launches to performance management processes. Joe has
served on the APICS Board of Directors in various capacities for nine years,
and was the President of APICS in 2007. While leading APICS, he oversaw the
development of a strategic planning process and implementation of a new
governance model to support globalization. Joe is a Certified Instructor for
APICS as well as an Adjunct Lecturer at Bloomfield College. An accomplished
speaker, he has delivered many seminars and presentations for APICS and
other professional organizations, both nationally and internationally. Joe
holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bucknell University and
an MBA in Finance from Iona College. Joe is an active volunteer and a past
President of the Northern New Jersey Chapter of APICS as well as a staff
member of the APICS Northeast District.
Joseph F. Shedlawski, CPIM
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.
Objective: 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.
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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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.
Download Abe's Presentation
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
The Northern New Jersey
Chapter of APICS (NONJ) will be offering three instructor-led Certified Supply
Chain Professional (CSCP) certification classes in 2009.
These instructor-led classes will aid you in preparing to take the CSCP
exam.
All classes are held at Bloomfield College which is located off of the Garden State Parkway
at exit 148.
The Northern New Jersey Chapter of APICS
(NONJ) held the fist Lean Enterprise Workshop public class in the country on
August 23, August 30 and September 6 at Bloomfield College. Seven students were
in attendance at this class. They were David Forman, Howard Forman (instructor),
Kevin Gibson, Russ Miller, Donna Bunce, Joe Cervino, Keith James, and Irene
Sheridan.
The students found the class to be very interesting, informative and helpful.
They gained an understanding of how and why to implement lean. In addition they
learned new ideas to take back to their workplace.
The new APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop series was designed to help a student
learn how to follow a company’s lean transformation process through its use of
an integrated case study. During the class the student were tasked with finding
lean solutions based on a myriad of challenges. The class used a variety of
tools, games, and visual aids to help the student learning experience.
The workshop topics include:
Workshop 1 – Introduction
Workshop 2 – Lean Culture
Workshop 3 – Value Stream Mapping
Workshop 4 – Stability and Process Improvement
Workshop 5 – Just-in-Time
Workshop 6 – Measuring
Workshop 7 - Sustaining
For additional information on attending the APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop
series, APICS Global Purchasing, APICS CSCP or tailored workshops please contact
Howard Forman at pimassociates@yahoo.com or call 973 838 5946.
For additional information on attending CPIM classes please contact Jeffrey
Bragar at
jbragar@promotioninmotion.com.
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.
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 Jeff Bragar CPIM, CIRM for more information at (908)
268-6460 or jbragar@verizon.net
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