September 2008 Newsletter:

APICS-KC Newsletter

The following newsletter describes two APICS-KC topics:

1.  September PDM – Monday, September 22nd

2.  Local APICS Certification Classes Offered

September Professional Dinner Meeting – September 22nd @ 5 PM

Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Location: Park Place Hotel
1601 Universal Ave
Kansas City, MO
Cost: $15.00, payable at the door
Scheduled time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Event Schedule:
5:00–6:00PM Networking
6:00-6:30 PM Buffet dinner
 
6:30 APICS Greater KC President Chuck Croston will lead will lead a panel discussion of attendees regarding all of the events related to the just completed 2008 APICS International Conference held in KC. 
 
There will be a short Board of Directors meeting after the PDM.  If you have any interest in serving on the Board office, feel free to stay and participate.
 
To RSVP for the event, please click on the reservation link on the events page or email:
 
Michelle Inderlied
michelle.inderlied@apicskc.org
 
Greater KC APICS CPIM Classes Being Offered in October
Basics of Supply Chain Management (first in the CPIM series)

Date/Time:  Saturdays starting October 4 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. This course will run for 4 consecutive Saturdays.

Location:  Pioneer Community College
2700 E 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
Cost:  $625.00 (includes the Participant Workbook which will be used in the course)
 
To Enroll:  Please email David Auxier at david.auxier@apicskc.org
 
A second offering of "BSCM" may ALSO be made available on Monday through Thursday IF enough people request it.  Please send an email to david.auxier@apicskc.org
 

Master Planning of Resources

This course will be offered on 2 different schedules.  You have the option of Saturdays or weekdays.
Date/Time:  Saturdays starting October 4 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. This course will run for 4 consecutive Saturdays.
 

Location:  Pioneer Community College

2700 E 18th St.
Kansas City, MO 64127
 
Cost:  $625.00 (includes the Participant Workbook which will be used in the course)
 
To Enroll:  Please email David Auxier at david.auxier@apicskc.org
OR
Date/Time:  Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 4:00PM for 4 consecutive days, starting October 6th
Location: Park Place Hotel
1601 Universal Ave
Kansas City, MO
Cost:  $625.00 (includes the Participant Workbook which will be used in the course)
 

To Enroll:  Please email David Auxier at david.auxier@apicskc.org

 
Detailed Scheduling and Planning will be offered in early December or mid- January, depending on attendees’ needs. So reply by email and let us know
 
The remaining 2 courses, Execution and Control of Operations and Strategic Management of Resources will be offered later about 8 weeks apart.
 
If you and enough additional attendees wish to have a CPIM course presented at a location closer to you, we will be glad to work with you on making that happen! Again, let us know.
 
Not sure which classes are right for you?  Check out www.apicskc.org and click on the Courseware button for descriptions of available classes.

Please click on the Request Class Information link on the Courseware page or contact David Auxier at david.auxier@apicskc.org  to indicate which educational classes are of interest.   

Sincerely,


Joe Brackman, CPIM
VP of Communications and Web Development
Greater KC APICS Chapter
joe.brackman@apicskc.org
www.apicskc.org

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. To learn more about the APICS community, visit www.apics.org and www.apicskc.org.