Lean Enterprise Workshop to be offered virtually in September!

Has COVID-19 exposed weaknesses in your supply chain?
Are these weaknesses preventing your processes from running at optimal performance?
If so, you are not alone.

The APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop is here to help. Click here for more info and to sign up now!

New Courses Announced! Essential Skills for Operations & Supply Chain Management Professionals

APICS SFV is proud to announce our new vocational education series. These short (6-8 week) courses are designed to provide specific training to Manufacturing, Service, and Distribution employees with the essential skills and knowledge needed to survive in today's competitive job market. Courses are designed specifically for Inventory Control, Warehouse & Distribution empllyees, Production Control, and Purchasing employees.

We expect that our students will take the course that relates to their current job or their desired job and then proceed to the capstone course "Essentials of Supply Chain and Operations Management" to broaden their view of their environment. These courses provide students with a strong foundation to move towards APICS Certification. These classes are offered in partnership with our local colleges and we are pleased to announce that these courses will also be available on I-TRAIN for those who are currently unemployed or looking to enhance their current skills or change careers towards Supply Chain related occupations. Classes are starting at both COC and PDC. All classes are virtual. Sign up now.

CLTD (Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) Self-study for Certification

APICS newest certification, CLTD, which focuses on the strategies and tactics of Logistics, Transportation and Distribution.  We were unable to fill the class with our partner at COC so we would like to offer either Self-study or Limited Tutoring in support of Self Study students who wish to learn the body of knowledge and/or pass the CLTD exam. Save on the cost of materials by purchasing the Learning System and Exam from SFV APICS. LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE!

If you are interested in learning more about our tutoring program, please email [email protected] (Ellen Kane, VP of Education). 

SFV Offering On Line Classes!

A message from the APICS-SFV Board

Over the course of the last few weeks with the evolving news about the spread of Covid-19 and in an abundance of caution, all our classes are now on line.  Our paramount concern is the safety and peace of mind of our members and community. 

All instructors are using Zoom and all the exciting features available to us to make the classes as interactive and engaging as our in-person classes. Attendees from California may qualify for ETP (Employee Trainng Panel) funding and should consult with our Community College partners to verify how to meet requirements.

We wish that you and your families stay safe and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Supply Chain Risk Management Symposium
S u c c e s s!

Nearly 100 professionals and students attended our First Annual Supply Chain Risk Management Symposium at the Ronald Reagan Library on Feb. 15, 2020. Read more about the event and download a copy of the keynote presentation here. [Read article].  If you attended and didn’t get a chance to fill out our survey, click here.  We’d love your feedback!

UpComing 2020 CPIM, CSCP, CLDT, Principles Classes, Professional Development Meetings, Seminars and other events

Start your Certification Journey 

Sign up for CPIM and CSCP and CLTD certification courses and earn your globally recognized APICS certification(s).
We are soliciting your input on which additional courses Supply Chain and Operations Management Professionals are interested in.  Complete the Wait List Survey under Quick Links.

Earn your Certification this year by taking advantage of aggressive discounted pricing from the San Fernando Valley Chapter. Check out these great deals!

APICS Certification - What is it worth? 

2020, 2019 and 2018 APICS Supply Chain Compensation and Career Survey Report

A 2019 and 2018 APICS Supply Chain compensation and career survey report provides important information on the impact of an APICS certification to your career.  Proceed to the 2020 Salary Report or 2019 Salary Report or 2018 Salary Report

Certification Maintenance information here

Raising the Bar on Supply Chain Management

The APICS San Fernando Valley Chapter is offering CPIM, CSCP, CLDT and Principles courses with partners Professional Development Center and College of the Canyons.  In House classes are available for companies who have multiple departments who need instructor based training.  Courses and seminars on Lean, Cycle Counting and Inventory Management are all delivered by APICS recognized instructors.  

Contact:  [email protected] for more information.

Job Postings
Have you visited our job postings?  We have added links from other sites which may provide you or a fellow professional career advancement opportunities.  Forward this page to them.

Companies are invited to post Operations Management and Supply Chain Opportunities.  Proceed to Jobs.