APICS North Shore Chapter

North Shore Chapter CPIM & CSCP Workshop Schedule 2013-2014

APICS Educational Overview .................................................................... 2 CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) Workshops ................... 4 CPIM Master Planning of Resources (MPR) Workshops ............................... 5 CPIM Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) Workshops .......................... 6 CPIM Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) Workshops ...................... 7 CPIM Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) Workshops....................... 8 CPIM Workshop and Exam Cost Information ..............................................10 CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional Workshops ................................. 11 CSCP Workshop and Exam Cost Information ............................................. 13

APICS Education Why APICS Certification? APICS' internationally recognized certification programs, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), are known globally as standards of competence in business, manufacturing and supply chain. Individuals who've attained CPIM and CSCP credentials possess enhanced skills and upward mobility in their careers.

What are CPIM and CSCP? APICS developed two certifications to provide both depth (CPIM) and breadth (CSCP) in the APICS body of knowledge. By passing standardized exams, individuals earn the right to use the CPIM or CSCP designation. The CPIM and CSCP programs each consist of five exam modules for which you can prepare with a number of APICS study materials, text and multimedia references, and instructor-led courses and workshops. Why Attend Workshops? Attending a workshop is not required, but it is very helpful. All chapters offer certification workshops. The North Shore Chapter will tailor APICS standarized education to your corporate needs with in-house workshops. If you do not see a class scheduled that you want to attend, or if you want to hold an inhouse class at your company, please contact Ed Austin at: [email protected]. Certificates of Completion are awarded to each student at the last class. (Attendance is crucial in obtaining a certificate.) Certificates of Completion provide students with recognition for their efforts to increase knowledge and expertise in the APICS Body of Knowledge. Who should attend? Project Managers, Production Managers and Supervisors, Team Leaders, Purchasing Managers, Buyers, Supply Chain Managers, Materials Managers, Inventory Planners, Expediters, and anyone seeking a thorough understanding of the integrated supply chain; individuals who want to improve their skills through formal training and those who want to prepare for the APICS national examinations. Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Courses The APICS CPIM program provides you with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company's global operations. APICS CPIM education is essential if you are involved in: production and inventory management, operations, supply chain management, procurement or materials management. More than 97,000 professionals since 1973 have earned the APICS CPIM designation. To achieve certification, you must pass all of the following five exams: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) Master Planning of Resources (MPR) Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)

Prospective students who are beginning the certification process are strongly encouraged to begin with BSCM. The recommended sequence for the next three is: MPR, DSP and ECO but these can be taken in any order. SMR is considered a capstone course and should be taken last. While achieving the CPIM designation is a big undertaking, APICS also provides exam tools and tips to students preparing for each of the exams, such as: an on-line review course; a webinar; test-taking tips and certification study tips that were created by surveying exam participants; pass rates and exam references.

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The APICS CPIM designation will help you: Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management Maximize ROI on the systems and technologies within your organization Master the tools you need to effectively manage global supply chain activities Gain knowledge to apply principles to ERP software to cover various critical functions within your organization Earn customer satisfaction by delivering Lean/Just-in-Time products and services Enhance your credibility within your organization Create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication. Certification in Supply Chain Management (CSCP) Courses The Certified Supply Chain Professional TM (CSCP) program is designed to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field. The CSCP program consists of a 10-session evening course that provides students with a solid understanding of the latest supply chain mnagement techniques and prepares them for the APICS CSCP national examinations. Since its launch in 2006, more than 14,000 professionals have earned the APICS CSCP designation worldwide. APICS CSCP education is essential if you are interested in increasing your knowledge and expertise in the field of global supply chain management, specifically in the areas of customer relations, international trade, information technology enablement, and physical logistics; facilitating supply chain functions or working with ERP systems; or creating a common understanding and framework within your company to address your supply chain challenges and opportunities. From the manufacturing to the service industry, regardless of whether a company is serving business or consumer markets or is for profit or not-for-profit, the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting all organizations. Customers already expect good quality at low prices, and speed of delivery is becoming more important. As a result, effective supply chain management has become essential to successfully compete in today's global marketplace. The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program for operations and supply chain management professionals around the globe. Supply chain professionals who have earned the APICS CSCP designation earn 21% more than those without the certification report that the CSCP certification made a favorable impact in hiring decisions. The new APICS CSCP exam consists of three important modules. The 2013 exam reflects critical changes in the marketplace, roles of operations and supply chain managers. For accreditation, you must master each of the following modules in a single, comprehensive exam: 1. APICS Supply Chain Management Fundamentals 2. Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance 3. Implementation and Operations The APICS CSCP designation will help you: Positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability Understand how to manage the integration and coordination of activities to achieve reduced costs and increase efficiencies and customer service Gain the knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage worldwide supply chain activities Master the tools necessary to effectively manage global supply chain activities Acquire the skills you need to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate communication Understand how to leverage enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems and other technologies to improve the entire supply chain process Maximize your organization's ERP investments Achieve greater professional value and peer/ industry recognition


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2014-2014 Workshop Schedule CPIM

Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)

Classes meet once per week for 10 weeks.

Recommended Prerequisite: None Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the Basics you get a complete overview of material flow from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization. Topics include Elements of the Supply Chain Just-in-Time (JIT) Total Quality Management (TQM) Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) Demand Planning Capacity Management Date

Location

Instructor

Registration Information

Art Harvey

Register for Fall 2013 courses by September 13, 2013

Register for Winter 2014 courses by December 31, 2013

Fall 2013 September 24 – November 26 (10 Sessions)

Wilmington, MA

Winter 2014 January - March (10 Sessions)

North Shore Area

TBD

Spring 2014 March — May (10 Sessions)

North Shore Area

TBD

Fall 2014 September — November (10 Sessions)

North Shore Area

TBD

MKS


Register on-line at: www.apics-northshore.org/education/

Register for Spring 2014 courses by February 2014

Register for Summer 2014 courses by September, 2014

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Master Planning of Resources (MPR) Recommended Prerequisite: BSCM

Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives and resource constraints. Topics include Demand Management Sales and Operations Planning Master Scheduling Measuring Business Performance Date Winter 2014 January — March (8 Sessions) Fall 2014 September — November (8 Sessions)

Location

Instructor


North Shore Area

TBD

Register for Winter 2014 courses by December 2013

North Shore Area

TBD

Register for Fall 2014 courses by September2014

Register on-line at: www.apics-northshore.org/education/ Questions? Contact Ed Austin by e-mail [email protected] or call 978-882-5798 for more info.


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Detailed Scheduling & Planning (DSP) Recommended Prerequisite: BSCM

Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirements planning, (MRP) capacity requirements planning, (CRP) inventory management, practices and procurement and supplier planning. Topics Include Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply

Date

Location

Instructor

North Shore Area

TBD

North Shore Area

TBD

Spring 2014 March - May (9 Sessions)

Registration Information Register for Spring 2014 courses by March 2014

Winter 2015 January —March (9 Sessions)

Register for Winter 2015 courses by January 2015



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Execution & Control of Operations (ECO) Recommended Prerequisite: BSCM

Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans and the control and handling of inventories. Topics Include Prioritizing and Sequencing Work Executing Plans and Implementing Controls Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback Date Fall 2013 Monday Evenings, October 7 November 25 (8 Sessions) Fall 2014 Evenings September — November (8 Sessions)

Location

Instructor


Art Harvey

Register for Fall 2013 courses by September 13, 2013

TBD

Register for Fall 2014 courses by September 2014

MKS Wilmington, MA

North Shore Area



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Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) Recommended Prerequisite: BSCM, MPR, DSP, ECO

Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan and implementing change. Topics Include Competitive Market Issues Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes Evaluating and Managing Projects Date

Location

Instructor

North Shore Area

TBD

Spring 2014 April—June (8 Sessions)

Registration Information Register for Spring 2014 courses by April 5, 2014 Courses begin the week of April 19th

Winter 2015 January — March (8 Sessions)

North Shore Area

Register for Winter 2015 courses by TBD

January 2015



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CPIM Workshop Costs Registration Fees: Member (corporate or individual) Non-Member:

$340.00 $390.00

Materials: Required Workbook (All Courses):

$90.00

Optional Texts:

http://www.apics.org/Certification/CPIM/CPIMreferences.htm

Stock #

Required materials are ordered by the chapter and shipped to class location prior to the first class meeting. Payment Methods Accepted: Personal or company check and credit card payments accepted using Pay Pal when you register on our web site. http://www.apics-northshore.org/education Personal or company checks should be made payable to: APICS North Shore Chapter and mailed to: ATTN: E&R Ed Austin c/o APICS North Shore Chapter PO Box 108 Beverly, MA 01915 Register on-line at: www.apics-northshore.org/education/ Questions? Contact Ed Austin by e-mail [email protected] or call 978882-5798 for more info.

Earning an APICS certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, APICS certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.


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CPIM Exams Exam Content Manual Candidates wishing to take the CPIM Certification Exams should purchase the CPIM Exam Content Manual (Stock # 09051) online from the APICS Bookstore at www.apics.org. The manual provides valuable information to help prepare for each exam: http://www.apics.org/Bookstore/ . APICS Members Nonmembers

$25.00 $25.00

Exam Fees & Dates All five CPIM exams are administered by computer and offered throughout the year. APICS Members Nonmembers

$145.00 per exam $175.00 per exam

Exam Registration The certification bulletin contains information on requirements for registering for exams and can be downloaded. For more information visit: http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professional-development/certification/cpim click on Taking APICS CPIM Exams Regarded as the standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries, APICS’ certifications enhance your marketability and can lead to greater opportunities.

CPIM Test-Taking Tips Certified in Production and Inventory Management APICS also provides exam tools and tips to students preparing for each of the exams, such as: an on-line review course; a webinar; test-taking and certification study tips. For information visit: http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professional-development/certification/cpim


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CSCP Information 2021-2014 Workshop Schedule CSCP


Recommended Prerequisite: None Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan and implementing change. Topics Include Competitive Market Issues Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes Evaluating and Managing Projects Date

Location

Instructor


Winter 2014 January— March (10 Sessions) Fall 2014 September— November (10 Sessions)

Register for Winter 2014 courses by

North Shore Area

TBD

North Shore Area

TBD

North Shore Area

TBD

Spring 2014 April—June (10 Sessions)

January 2014 Courses begin the week of April 16th

Register for Fall 2014 courses by September 2014 Courses begin the week of September 24th

Register for Spring 2014 courses by April 2014 Courses begin the week of April 16th

Register on-line at: www.apics-northshore.org/education/ APICS North Shore Chapter

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CSCP Workshop Costs Registration Fees: Member (corporate or individual) Non-Member:

$1595.00 $1950.00

Materials: The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Learning Systems is provided to each student. The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and certification preparation program based on the APICS CSCP body of knowledge. It combines print components and interactive Web-based study tools.

Materials are ordered by the chapter and shipped to class location prior to the first class meeting. Optional materials: http://www.apics.org/Certification/CSCP/CSCPreferences.htm Payment Methods Accepted: Personal or company check and credit card payments accepted using Pay Pal when you register on our web site. http://www.apics-northshore.org/education Personal or company checks should be made payable to: APICS North Shore Chapter and mailed to: ATTN: E&R Ed Austin c/o APICS North Shore Chapter PO Box 108 Beverly, MA 01915 Taking a CSCP workshop is not mandatory—self-study is permitted. Workshops provide a convenient way to prepare for the APICS CSCP™ national examinations. For more information about CSCP and preparing for the exam visit: http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professionaldevelopment/certification/cscp Register on-line at: www.apics-northshore.org/education/ Questions? Contact Ed Austin by e-mail [email protected] or call 978-882-5798 for more info. APICS North Shore Chapter

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CSCP Exam

Optimize your exam experience: The scheduling deadline for all computer-based exams is two business days before the exam date. We encourage you to schedule your exam as early as possible to increase the chance of reserving your preferred exam date. You are not permitted to reschedule within two business days of the exam Any cancellations within 24 hours of the exam result in a forfeiture of fees. Exam Registration Candidates must apply for eligibility in order to register and take the APICS CSCP Exam. The certification bulletin contains information on requirements for registering for exams and can be downloaded. For more information visit: http://www.apics.org/Certification/CSCP/CSCPtesting_NorthAmerica.htm Exam Content Manual Candidates wishing to take the CSCP Certification Exam should purchase the CSCP Exam Content Manual (Stock # 09031) online from the APICS Bookstore at www.apics.org. The manual provides valuable information to help prepare for the exam: http://www.apics.org/Bookstore/ APICS Members Nonmembers

$25.00 $25.00

Please note: Fees for the APICS CSCP exam Computer-based testing (CBT): scheduling an exam by phone: $10 rescheduling an exam more than two business days before the scheduled date: $15 canceling an exam more than two business days before the scheduled date: $200


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Exam Fees & Dates APICS CSCP Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible to register for the APICS CSCP exam, an individual must meet one of the following criteria: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus two years of related business experience, or Five years of related business experience APICS CSCP exam registration fees APICS members $630 (US) Nonmembers $795 (US) Retake Fee* $385 (US) *If you did not pass your previous APICS CSCP exam, or your cancellation from your previous APICS CSCP exam was not approved, you qualify for the retake fee. 2013-2014 APICS CSCP computer-based test (CBT) exam dates and deadlines IMPORTANT: You must obtain eligibility at least two weeks before scheduling your APICS CSCP CBT exam.

2013-14 CSCP Exam Window

Reservations

September 21, 2013 - October 26, 2013

August 18, 2013

November 30, 2013 - January 11, 2014

October 27, 2013

March 22, 2014 - May 10, 2014 July 5, 2014 - August 23, 2014 November 1, 2014 - December 20, 2014

HOST SITES NEEDED One registration fee will be waived if your site hosts a CSCP workshop! Contact Ed Austin by e-mail [email protected] or call 978-882-5798 for more information.

Taking an exam? Sharing your exam experience? Got a question? Don’t forget to leverage the APICS North Shore LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1863626


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