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Upcoming Classes & Events
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with ISM Chicago. Welcome to ISM Chicago members - and for those interested in
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February 7, Webinar - Economic Outlook 2012 Dr. Edward F. Stuart,
Professor of Economics, Northeastern Illinois University
WEBINAR - Economic Outlook 2012: The Economy in a 'Holding Pattern' - Euro Problems,
Household Balance Sheets and Other Economic Considerations for 2012,
will review why, despite this being an election year, 2012 is likely to end where it began, and will discuss those factors
that may eventually be the
foundation for the long awaited turnaround. Take the time during your lunch hour to
join us
for Dr. Stuart's insights regarding the Economic Outlook for 2012 - The Economy in a 'Holding Pattern' - Euro Problems,
Household Balance Sheets and Other Economic
Considerations for 2012. This web meeting will be held 12:10 - 12:55P Online.
February 10, CPIM Class - Strategic Management of Resources
CPIM CLASS - Strategic Management of Resources -
explores 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 process to support the strategic plan,
and implementing change. Classes will start at 8:30A and will be held on 3-Fridays
at APICS HQ, Chicago.
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more information, directions to Oakton Community College, or to register
for classes.
February 11, CSCP Class - Certified Supply Chain Professional
CSCP CLASS - Certified Supply Chain Professional -
The CSCP program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond
internal operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply
chain; from the supplier,
through the company, to the end consumer - providing the knowledge to effectively manage
the integration of these activities to maximize a company's value chain.
Classes will be held on six Saturdays at NIU - Naperville Campus.
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more information, directions to NIU - Naperville Campus, or to register
for classes.
February 21, PDM Women in Operations Management
Panel Discussion, Northeastern Illinois University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING - Women In Operations Management,
will look at the issues that affect everyone that is looking to be hired, everyone that is working, especially those in
the Operations/Supply Chain field, and those issues that directly affect women
in the workplace. This event will be held on Northeastern Illinois University's Main Campus in Chicago and is being sponsored in joint
through the efforts of the Northeastern Illinois University APICS-Chicago
Student Chapter and the Business and Management Club.
Click
Here for more information, directions to Northeastern Illinois University,
or to register for this event.
April 3, CPIM Class - Detailed Scheduling and Planning
CPIM CLASS - Detailed Scheduling and Planning - This course focuses on material and capacity
scheduling and planning explaining capacity requirements planning in detail and introducing other
capacity-planning techniques, including process-dominated scheduling.
Classes will be held on nine Tuesday evenings at Oakton Community College, Des Plaines.
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more information, directions to APICS HQ, or to register
for classes.
Check the Calendar of Events
for Event Information
and for Class and Event Dates and
Times.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
APICS-Chicago offers
Chapter Member pricing on Certified Supply Chain
Professional (CSCP) program classes to the Members
of ISM Chicago and to the Members of
the Greater APICS-Chicagoland Chapters: APICS-Fox River; APICS-Highlands; and APICS-Rock
Valley. To receive the member rate, Members of ISM Chicago,
APICS-Fox River, APICS-Highlands, and APICS-Rock Valley
interested in registering need to contact the
Chapter Administrator.
Computer Based Testing (CBT) for the Certified Supply Chain Professional's (CSCP) exam is now being offered through
Pearson VUE under the auspices of APICS the Association for Operations Management.
While the CSCP Computer Based Testing (CBT) is
administered by Pearson VUE, APICS the Association for
Operations Management has an eligibility requirement
that must be satisfied in order to take the CSCP CBT
exam. The process for becoming certified is as follows -
To become a Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP):
(1) you must complete an
Eligibility Application and have the
application approved; (2) register for the CSCP Exam;
and (3) take and pass the CSCP Exam. To save yourself
time and expense, please do NOT register for the exam
until you are notified that you are eligible. This means
that you should fill-out and submit your eligibility
application as soon as possible.
You can
Click Here to view the APICS CSCP Eligibility Application Guidelines and/or to download a APICS CSCP
Eligibility Application Form.
The CSCP Course schedule has been planned to support
the Computer Based Testing (CBT)
Exam Window* of:
- April 7, 2012 - May 19, 2012
The CSCP CBT Exam Registration
opens:
On or after the above date, you can Click Here
to go to Pearson VUE's website to schedule a date within the exam window for the CSCP Computer Based Test (CBT).
*Notice Regarding APICS CSCP Exam Content Changes:
In 2012, the APICS CSCP exam will be updated to reflect changes in the supply
chain management profession. To enable candidates who prepared for the 2011
version of the APICS CSCP exam to earn the designation, APICS will continue to
offer the 2011 version of the APICS CSCP exam for a limited time in 2012 - Two
Exam windows: Dec 3, 2011 thru Jan 14, 2012 & April 7 thru May 19, 2012. These
dates apply to those who have previously taken the CSCP course, but have
not yet taken the exam. Those taking the CSCP Course that starts February 11, 2012 will be studying the 2012 CSCP material, and will be preparing for the
2012 exam, which will also be offered concurrently
with the 2011 exam - April 7 thru May 19. Please
Click Here to go to our CSCP webpage for more information.
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CPIM Review Classes
Classes are offered throughout the year for
• Basics of Supply Chain Management
• Master Planning of Resources
• Detailed Scheduling and Planning
• Execution and Control of Operations
• Strategic Management of Resources
• and more
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Considerations:
• Start or Continue toward a
CPIM
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• Maintain your CPIM Certification
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to download CPIM Maintenance Bulletin with Journal and Application
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