Guaranteed Schedule for CPIM Courses. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program

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1 Page 3 Guaranteed Schedule for CPIM Courses WEEKLY: Mondays 5:30 pm - with following schedule starting 2/21/11 (Boulder): Basics of Supply Chain Management for 10 weeks (02/21/11) Master Planning of Resources for 8 weeks (05/16/11) Detailed Planning and Scheduling for 9 weeks (08/08/11) Execution and Control of Operations for 9 weeks (10/24/11) Strategic Management of Resources for 9 weeks (01/09/12) ACCELERATED: 8 am - 5 pm (1 hour lunch) with following schedule starting 02/05/11 (Denver): Basics of Supply Chain Management for 2-1/2 weekends (02/05/11, 02/12/11, & 02/19/11) Execution and Control of Operations for 2 weekends (03/12/11 & 03/19/11) Detailed Planning and Scheduling for 2 weekends (04/09/11 & 04/16/11) Master Planning of Resources for 2 weekends (05/07/11 & 05/14/11) Strategic Management of Resources for 2 weekends (06/11/11 & 06/18/11) $2475 APICS Members / $2675 Non-Members. Price includes all course fees, exam vouchers and workbooks. Payment for all courses is due at the start of the first course. Minimum of 12 students must enroll. Classes will not be cancelled (even if some students drop out), since they are scheduled and paid for by the whole class in the beginning. If you have interest in this program, you can contact Honey Johnson, VP of Education, (303) / hjohnson@msstech.com or Jamie Swan, Director of Classes, (720) / jswan@allosource.org APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program CSCP Examinations: Denver, Colorado Computer Based Testing scheduled for March 12, 2011 to April 16, 2011, June 25, 2011 to August 6, 2011 and December 3, 2011 to January 14, 2012 Eligibility for CSCP: Must submit application of eligibility prior to exam registration CPIM / CFPIM / CIRM Certification and 2 years supply chain experience -OR- Bachelors degree or international equivalent and 2 years supply chain experience -OR- Five years supply chain experience CSCP Sessions: Session 1: Supply Chain Management Fundamentals Session 2: Building Competitive Operations, Planning & Logistics Session 3: Managing Customer & Supplier Relationships Session 4: Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management Colorado Chapter Courses for CSCP: We have room for 15 students Classes for June exam: 4 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 2, April 9, April 23, April 30 Classes will be held at in the Tech Center, Denver Class includes one set of student materials, including online access and Exam Voucher $2325 for members, $2525 for non-members. Retakes are $350 More information at or

2 Page 4 NEW Global Sourcing Executive Overview Saturday, April 23, :00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: MSS Technologies, Inc.; W Bayaud Ave, Suite 190, Lakewood, CO Companies and organizations need skilled operations management and supply chain management professionals to keep their businesses favorably positioned in today s intensely competitive global marketplace. The Global Sourcing Workshop series provides a comprehensive study of the critical tasks and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement internationally. Participants will be equipped with the skills to: Understand the strategic importance of globalization Learn how to prepare for international procurement Evaluate potential markets in other countries Source global suppliers strategically Choose logistics partners correctly Address cultural differences Cost: $250 / Member and $275 / Non-Member NEW! Customer Focused Supply Chain Management Saturday, May 21, :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: ; 7604 Technology Way, Denver, CO Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management provides an insider s view of supply chain management. It offers fundamental knowledge of the functions of SCM and is designed to quickly and effectively educate team members who interact with or support supply chain activities helping to increase efficiency and generate ideas. After this course, participants can more fully contribute to the cross-functional and interorganizational processes of a successful supply chain. Further, the class leads participants and others in their organizations to the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), and other APICS programs. The course strengthens the entire team and fosters appreciation of a properly structured and managed supply chain. Benefits to Participants Participants in this program will: Learn the basic terminology used in SCM and be able to more effectively communicate with SCM teams. Understand the basic elements of SCM and how improvements in processes and communication can lead to increased overall customer satisfaction and profitability. Be more fully integrated as a part of the team supporting the increasingly important SCM function Cost: $250 / Member and $300 / Non-Member For Further Information: Contact Honey Johnson, VP of Education (303) , hjohnson@msstech.com or Jamie Swan, Director of Classes, (720) / jswan@allosource.org

3 Page 5 Lean Enterprise Workshop Series Wednesdays 7 weeks beginning March 2, :30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: MSS Technologies, Inc.; W Bayaud Ave, Suite 190, Lakewood, CO The New Lean Enterprise Workshop Series (LEW) is organized to enable participants to approach the lean transformation process systematically. Using scenarios from a fictitious company, participants are tasked with finding lean solutions to a myriad of challenges. The sessions follow a lean transformation roadmap, which culminates in the creation of a draft implementation plan for the participant s company. Workshop participants will: Complete a self assessment to determine your organization s readiness to implement lean Gain practical experience analyzing how to incorporate lean into organizations Obtain broad knowledge of the subject Leave with a project plan for implementing lean into your organization Course topics include: Introduction, Lean Culture, Mapping, Stability, Just-in-Time, Measuring and Sustaining Cost: $300 / Member and $500 / Non-Member Understanding Sarbanes-Oxley for Operations Professionals Course! Monday and Tuesday, May 23 and 24, 2011 Two 2 ½ hour sessions; 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: ; 7604 Technology Way, Denver, CO Course topics: Understand the life-cycle of SOX 404 How it originated and what the future holds Understand Process Controls and Risk Assessments Control Considerations: Key vs. Non-Key, Preventative vs. Detective and Manual vs. Automatic Internal Control Requirements SEC Guidance Testing the Control Environment What to expect from external audits Areas of discussion will include: Vendor Setup, Purchase Order Processing, Inventory Management, Segregation of Duties, Outsourcing and more Cost: $250 / Person For Further Information on all courses: Contact Honey Johnson, VP of Education (303) , hjohnson@msstech.com or Jamie Swan, Director of Classes, (720) / jswan@allosource.org

4 Page 6 Class Registration Form Class Instructor Location Start Date Time Understanding Sarbanes Oxley Course K. Zerr Quam Lean Enterprise MSS Technologies Mini-Workshop Lakewood CPIM Course Weekly Basics of Supply Chain Master Planning of Resources Detailed Scheduling and Planning Execution and Control of Operations Strategic Management of Resources CPIM Course Program Accelerated Guaranteed Basics of Supply Chain Management Monday / Tuesday May 23 & 24, 2011 Wednesdays March 2, 2011 Boulder Mondays February 21, 2011 Boulder Mondays May 16, 2011 Boulder Mondays August 8, 2011 Boulder Mondays October 24, 2011 Boulder Mondays January 9, 2012 R. Harris / Master Planning of Resources R. Harris / Detailed Scheduling and R. Harris / Planning Execution and Control of R. Harris / Operations Strategic Management of R. Harris / Resources CSCP Program R. Harris / / J. Grigg Global Sourcing Executive TBD Overview Customer Focused TBD Supply Chain Mgmnt MSS Technologies Lakewood February 5 & 12, 2011 February 19, 2011 March 12 & 19, 2011 April 9 & 16, 2011 May 7 & 14, 2011 June 11 & 18, 2011, April 2, 9, 23 & 30, 2011 Saturday, April 23, 2011 Saturday May 21, 2011 Name: Phone: Company: FAX: APICS Member: YES NO Membership # Directions: YES NO Course: Day of Week: Location: Cost $ Course: Day of Week: Location: Cost $ 8:00 pm 8:00 pm Noon 4:00 pm You may pay by Check, Master Card or Visa. For credit card registration fill out the following form and fax it to Angie Stuck at (303) before the first day of scheduled class. You may also pay the instructor at the first class. Make checks payable to: APICS Colorado Chapter 81 Account # Signature: Exp. Date CVV# For further information, contact Honey Johnson, VP of Education at hjohnson@msstech.com, or Jamie Swan, Director of Classes, (720) / jswan@allosource.org

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6 Page 10 STATE FUNDED CSCP AND CPIM CERTIFICATION AND LEAN CLASSES FOR UNEMPLOYED Yes, the state of Colorado will pay for you to become CSCP or CPIM certified if you are unemployed. CSCP and CPIM certifications are considered in demand for Colorado and the state will pay your tuition fee if you are indeed unemployed. Lean classes are now state funded as well. Free APICS Membership extension for unemployed. Download application from For more information call Angela Stuck at (303) ADVERTISE YOUR COMPANY HERE! The Front Range News is published monthly, August through November, and January through May, by APICS Colorado Chapter 81. Take advantage of advertising your company or yourself in Front Range News. Colorado Chapter members can place quarter page and business card size ads in this newsletter at 50% off published rates. Business card ads are $17.50 per issue and quarter page ads are only $40 per issue with this reduction. Save money and increase your business with this limited time offer! Advertising rates for camera ready copy: Size Price Size Price Size Price Business Card $ 35 ½ Page $130 Full Page Insert $200 ¼ Page $ 80 Full Page $150 Discounts: 20% for 3 months, 25% for 6 months, 30% for 9 months. advertising copy and articles to Deb Trent, CPIM, C.P.M., CSCP, VP Membership / Dir. Student Activities at deb.trent@msn.com ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY Thank you to all who have helped with this project during Look for the next clean-up date here. There are two mandatory safety videos at that all volunteers must view before helping. If we can get at least 20 to 25 volunteers, the job will breeze by and refreshments will be provided. This is a great opportunity to help beautify Colorado and network with your fellow members. We would greatly appreciate your help. If you are interested in helping out your chapter in this effort, please contact Angela Stuck at COMPANIES ARE HIRING INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY! APICS Colorado Chapter 81 on the average gets about 10 hits a month from leading companies looking for you! Materials Managers, Planner/Schedulers, Purchasing Agents. The list goes on. If you are in the market for employment and would like to make a deposit into our RESUME BANK and your future, please send your resume to: Angie Stuck, PO Box 40242, Denver, CO and she will make your search a little easier by forwarding your resume to companies looking for someone like YOU. Colorado Chapter is now LinkedIn! Join our APICS Colorado Chapter 81 LinkedIn group to be alerted to the latest Colorado Chapter news, to network with fellow members, and to participate in educational discussions. IS YOUR APICS MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION CURRENT? If your personal information is not updated or correct please go to the national website at to make any corrections so you can continue to enjoy all the benefits of your APICS membership for education and events.

7 Calendar of Events February 2 Board of Directors Meeting 10 PDM Stephanie Christine G. Fuentes, PhD, Inventivo Design, LLC, Making Learning Marriott Denver West March 1 Tour AlloSource 2 Board of Directors Meeting 10 PDM Grace Mills, PhD, CaridianBCT, Sales and Operations Renaissance in Broomfield April 6 Board of Directors Meeting 14 PDM Alan Case, Social Renaissance in Aurora 21 Tour PTA 23 Global Sourcing Executive MSS Technologies May 4 Board of Directors Meeting 12 May PDM Location TBD 21 Customer Focused Supply Chain Understanding APICS Colorado Chapter 81 PO Box Denver CO First Class Mail US Postage PAID Permit #77 Wheat Ridge, CO