APICS The Association for Operations Management

Northern New Jersey Chapter

50 years

   

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success 

 

 Next PDM June 11th 2009

Next Professional Development Meeting

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.

Congress for Progress

 

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. 

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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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