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Awarded Platinum for 18 consecutive years
Chapter Management Excellence is an integral component to enhancing the member experience. Successful APICS chapters provide their members with opportunities for stellar education, career development, and networking.
The APICS Chapter Benchmarking and Recognition (CBAR) program recognizes chapters that have exceeded minimum standards and exemplify excellence in overall chapter management. We are proud to announce the APICS San Fernando Valley Chapter received the 2017 CBAR Platinum Award designation, an admirable accomplishment for an APICS chapter.
As a member of an APICS Platinum Award designation Award Winning Chapter, the CBAR designation signifies your chapter’s commitment to providing an exceptional membership experience.
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Sign up for CPIM and CSCP and CLTD ertification courses and earn your globally recognized APICS certification(s) in 2019.
APICS CPIM Part 1 (Basics of Supply Chain Management 2018)
Profession Development Center Mondays, January 28, 2019 to April 8, 2019 - led by APICS recognized instructors Paul Fidler, CPIM and Jim Strong, CPIM, CSCP
College of the Canyons Tuesdays, February 5, 2019 to April 16, 2019 - led by APICS recognized instructors Ellen Kane, CPIM and Jim Strong, CPIM, CSCP
This course is part 1 of a 2-part series intended for Operations and Supply Chain professionals who want to improve their knowledge and skills in Operations and Supply Chain Management, gain practical knowledge and skills that can be used immediately in their job and master the APICS Body of Knowledge terminology and concepts with the intent to pursue certification. There are no pre-requisites for this course.
The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in Part 1. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. Register at PDC
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APICS Principles of Inventory and Distribution
February 27 Wednesdays 5:30-9:30 10 weeks ending May 5, 2019
Professional Development Center, Glendale Community College
APICS Recognized CPIM Instructor: Paul Fidler, CPIM
This course provides participants with an operational knowledge and understanding of inventory and distribution management principles and techniques, replenishment policies, conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as well as inventory performance measurement.
Basic method of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, institutional distribution and retail environments are studied. Questions on what and how much to stock are addressed through an examination of current and evolving technologies of inventory management.
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UpComing 2018 CPIM, CSCP, Principles Classes, Professional Development Meetings, Seminars and other events
| Date | Event |
| Jan 28 | APICS CPIM Part 1 PDC |
| Jan 29 | PDM-Supply Chain Risk Management @ CSUN OGB |
| Feb 5 | APICS CPIM Part 1 COC |
| Feb 12 | Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution |
| Feb 21 | PDM-Port of L.A. and Port Optimizer™ @ CSUN OGB |
| Feb 27 | APICS Principles of Inventory and Distribution @ PDC |
| Mar 5/6 | Seminar: A New Style of Management: Shifting From "Me" to "We" Thinking & Action |
| Mar 20 | APICS CPIM Part 2 COC |
| April 23 | CSCP |
| April 29 | Principles of Supply Chain and Operations Management |
| May 6 | Principles of Inventory Control & Distribution |
| Jun 19 | APICS CPIM Part 2 PDC |
APICS Certification - What is it worth?
2018 APICS Supply Chain Compensation and Career Survey Report
A 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 2018 Salary Report
Certification Maintenance information here
Raising the Bar on Supply Chain Management
The APICS San Fernando Valley Chapter is offering CPIM, CSCP 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: education@apics-sfv.org for more information.
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Companies are invited to post Operations Management and Supply Chain Opportunities. Proceed to Jobs.
CPIM Part 1 at COC
CPIM Part 1 - Basics of Supply Chain Management
February 05, 2019 | 5:00 PM
APICS Principles of Inventory and Distribution
SFV Principles of Inventory and Distribution
February 27, 2019 | 5:30 PM
SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
The future of sourcing will be based on risk-based, problem-solving and risk-based decision making.
January 29, 2019 | 5:30 PM
Port of L.A. and Port Optimizer™
Attend this meeting to learn about the logistical challenges of the Port of L.A. and how the Port Optimizer improved the Port's efficiency.
February 21, 2019 | 5:30 PM
Seminarseminars 8-Hour Workshop - An Introduction to the Deming Management MethodA New Style of Management: Shifting From "Me" to "We" Thinking & Action
March 05, 2019 | 1:00 PM
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Women in Manufacturing Panel - October 2018
DId you miss the Women in Manufacturing Panel discussion sponsored by the San Fernando Valley APICS Chapter? The entire meeting is available on video. Click here.
