What's New April 2011

The APICS Maine Chapter would like you to know that on April 7th, we will be hosting our annual Top Management Night.

Top Management Night is an evening to get together, make some contacts, recognize contributions to the APICS community, enjoy a great dinner, and hear an excellent speaker.

This year, we are very fortunate to have Kevin Hancock, the CEO of Hancock Lumber.

The event will be held at the South Portland Wyndham Hotel.

Cost is $40.00 and will include a buffet dinner and networking opportunity. There is a cash bar, and the hotel restricts this to cash only, no credit card processing is available in the meeting room, but can be accommodated at the full lobby bar.

To register for this exciting event; please Click Here

For questions and sponsorship opportunities, please email Education@Apicsmaine.org.

Educational Opportunities

APICS Downeast Chapter is pleased to add new educational opportunities for you in its fall lineup !

> INSTRUCTOR-LED CSCP Certification review sessions. APICS Downeast Chapter is planning an instructor led CSCP Review Course in January 2012. To pre-register or order your CSCP Kit, contact education@APICS.org.

> Continuing CPIM Review Courses

Specific modules and/or entire CPIM series for your company may be available on request.

To view schedule details click here.

Please request information and/or express your interest in any or all of these opportunities by sending e-mail to : education@apicsmaine.org.

 

Links

Resource links are being expanded on the Links page.

A recent addition is for Bob Stahl's whitepapers including :

“Manufacturing—What’s the Future?”

Let us know if there are other appropriate reference links to share with members by e-mail to the webmaster.

 

PayPal now available!

The Maine Chapter now has the ability to accept PayPal as the payment method for members that wish to use credit/debit/purchasing cards. There are now automated links for class and PDM registrations on the website forms so that registration and payment can be done in a few easy steps. Please use the website forms on your next registration occurrence for this functionality.

You may also register separately, and then send us a payment later by logging in to your own PayPal account and choosing the “Send Payment” option. Send the payment to: finance@apicsmaine.org and that’s it!

Of course the more traditional “pay at the door” or mailed checks, with or without purchase orders and invoices, are still accepted and manageable as well.

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APICS Membership

 APICS is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
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Hot Topics - NEW!

Introducing OMBOK!
Introducing the new APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework. Available exclusively to APICS members. To find out more and download the pdf click here.

 

Maine Chapter receives Silver Benchmark award

The Maine Chapter has again qualified for the Silver Benchmarking and Reporting (C-BAR) award level. The award submission demonstrates the chapter’s dedication to providing exemplary member services and professional development opportunities to APICS members and customers.

 

Board of Directors

The Maine Chapter of APICS is looking for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to help the local chapter and to learn more about APICS. It's also a great opportunity to expand your professional experience by helping to develop and execute the strategic plan for a 150 member professional society. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Chapter President.

 

Enhance Your Professional Marketability

Job applicants who belong to a professional organization are viewed as having more experience and education by 79 percent of 1,300 hiring managers and recruiters who participated in a nationwide study by the American Marketing Association. APICS membership enhances your marketability through superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. APICS members have complete access to the APICS Career Center, an online career resource dedicated to professionals in the operations management industry. Even if you are not actively seeking a new position, keep apprised of opportunities by visiting regularly. If you are not an APICS member, learn more about joining APICS.

 

Certification Information

The APICS certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is recognized worldwide. Our new program - CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) will set a new standard. Learn more about these certifications by clicking below.
CPIM
CSCP

Also chapter-related courses and information on the Courses page.

Important Notice Concerning CSCP Kit Availability

The new Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Kits are now available at reduced prices through the Maine Chapter. Through the buying power of the local chapter we are able to offer the CSCP Self-Directed Learning Kit to our individual and corporate members for the low price of $750 ($1,045 for non-members) + shipping. This is an across-the-board price discount no matter how many kits you buy. This is a substantial savings off the $895 member price ($1,195 for non-members). If you or your company are interested in this great offer, please contact the Chapter Education Director for details.