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PO Box 802977
Valencia, CA 91380-2977

Professional Development Meeting

"How Can Change Management Improve My ERP Utilization?"
Presented by Steve Buchwald, Project Manager CMTC

The Odyssey Restaurant (map)
15600 Odyssey Drive
Granada Hills, California
Thursday September 9, 2010 @ 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Most organizations struggle with their ERP implementation efforts.  In spite of widespread use of ERP, 85% of all ERP implementations are challenged and do not deliver the promised benefits.

In this presentation Steve Buchwald explains how Change Management (CM) is critical to success.  CM addresses the people side of an ERP implementation project

Come to hear Steve talk about the people side of an ERP implementation project.  Results are assured by using measurements to track performance and by using Change Management to identify and deal with resistance.  More information about the presentation can be found on our Professional Development Meetings (PDM) page.

To learn more about Steve’s talk and to register for our Professional Development Meeting, click here.

About the Speaker:

Steve Buchwald, PMP, CIRM, CSCP, is a project manager for California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC).   He specializes in project management, process re-engineering, lean manufacturing, activity-based management, executive coaching, production and inventory control, and supply chain management.  Steve has worked in many industry sectors including food products, furniture, cosmetics, sports equipment, steel fabrication, automotive, aerospace & defense, audio and  video replication, and mining.  Steve is also a recognized author with published articles in CFO Magazine and APICS Magazine.


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Certification in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) Explained in FREE 3-hr seminar

Do you need to improve your Operations Management Skills? Could APICS Certification in CPIM allow you to increase your salary? Come to a FREE 3-hr seminar to answer all your questions about CPIM and learn about the new classes we are offering at Pierce College in the west valley.

• Next date September 11, 2010

For more information, click here.

“Made in California”: Aerospace and Defense Suppliers Leadership Summit 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
7:30 am - 1:00 pm
at the Holiday Inn, Torrance
Lunch Provided
Discount for APICS Members!

APICS San Fernando Valley Chapter in conjunction with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting (CMTC), present this important A&D suppliers leadership conference. With the economic recovery forthcoming, it's not going to be "business as usual". Aerospace and Defense (A&D) suppliers in California need to prepare for top line growth and bottom line operations improvement to remain viable and be able to compete globally.

For additional information and registration please click here:

For a 20% discount, please use CMTC_APICS_DISCOUNT when registering for the event.

Regular price: $99
APICS members: $79 with code

Download flyer here.

New APICS Industry Certification

On March 8, 2005, APICS announced the creation of a new industry certification to address the rapidly changing educational needs in supply chain management. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation will be designed for professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of supply chain management, those currently working in the field of supply chain management, and those working with enterprise resource planning systems.

The CSCP learning system will consist of a blended learning approach incorporating self-directed study courses, Web-based learning, and classroom-based education offered through the APICS network of local chapters throughout North America and International Associates, colleges and universities, and corporations.

The CSCP program will be launched in conjunction with the 2005 APICS International Conference and Exposition, October 16-18, in New Orleans.

Go to the Volunteer Resources page of the APICS Web site to download FAQs on the program. APICS will continue to provide you with updates on the CSCP program's developments through this newsletter and in other communications.