April 2012 The Beacon Newsletter Fox Valley Chapter #119 of APICS, The Association for Operations Management

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1 April 2012 The Beacon Newsletter Fox Valley Chapter #119 of APICS, The Association for Operations Management In this Edition Upcoming Events. 1 A Message from the President..2 Speaker Information & Directions PDM Schedule & New Members...4 Top Management Night is here! Notice of Meeting APICS Certification Schedule APICS Course Descriptions...7 ISM Meeting Information Current Chapter Board Members light.asp?id=635 Please Mark Your Calendars NOW! April is Top Management Night! Date: Thursday, April 19th Tour: Miles Kimball - Oshkosh, WI Tour Time: Please arrive at 2:45 pm Dinner Speaker: Bill Levesque Dinner Presentation: LaSure s Banquets & Catering - Oshkosh, WI Time: Registration/Networking 5:00 PM Topic: Evolution of the Supply Chain at Miles Kimball Company Registration: Register by April 13th, 2012 at Menu: Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast, Beef Tender Tips in Wine Sauce, Real Mashed Potatoes, Parsley Buttered Noodles, Wisconsin Vegetable Blend, Creamy Coleslaw, Rolls and Butter, Coffee, Milk, and Cake Cost: $25 Nonmembers $20 Members $10 Students If you have special dietary requirements for medical reasons please Kate at ekaterina.zakharevich@gmail.com. You are considered a student by APICS if you are currently registered as a full-time student (according to your educational institution's policy) at an accredited college or university. Bring your business cards to enter be billed accordingly. Please see page 3 for more details our prize drawing. No-shows will

2 A Message from the President Happy Spring APICS Fox Valley Chapter members! As I write this month s message, our chapter s Top Management Night planning committee is putting the finishing touches on this year s Top Management Night. This year, our event will be held at LaSure s Banquets and Catering in Oshkosh, WI on April 19 th. I hope you have your calendars marked for this year s event. Prior to the Top Management Night meeting you will have the opportunity to attend a manufacturing plant tour of the Miles Kimball Company Distribution Center, which is located at 2155 S. Oakwood Drive Oshkosh, WI. The tour will begin promptly at 3:00 PM. Please arrive at 2:45 PM so the tour can begin on time. Our featured speaker for the evening will be Bill Levesque - Supply Chain Manager for Miles Kimball Company. Bill will speak to us about the evolution of Miles Kimball supply chain. In addition to the tour, the dinner, and the featured speaker, we will be conducting some chapter business with our yearly elections and a special vote to approve changes to the chapter by-laws. We will also be recognizing YOU, our members, and your accomplishments this past year. Before our featured speaker presents, we will take the opportunity to recognize newly certified members, members celebrating milestone anniversaries, and our out-standing instructors who have taught the APICS body of knowledge to our members. We will also be naming our Member and of the Year, Company of the Year, and our Sustainable Company of the Year. It will be an exciting event and I hope to see you there. We are working to modify the PDM registration page to allow registrants to notify us if they would need a special diet meal for medical reasons. We have checked with the facilities that we hold our events and they can accommodate special diet requests. Please contact our VP of Logistics at vplogistics@apicsfv.org to notify us of your needs. Don t forget about our Top Management Night special offer. Bring your boss and you both will receive $5.00 off your registration fee for Top Management Night! Register for this event NOW as tour space is limited. Once we reach our capacity, we will start a first come first served list in case of cancellations. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM APRIL 13th. More details on the event can be found inside this newsletter. Registration is open, so get signed up today! Just click here: See you on the 19 th!! Phillip J. Kosik Jr. CPIM, CSCP kosik@fvtc.edu 2

3 Speaker Information & Directions to Top Management Night Dinner Speaker: Bill Levesque Topic: Evolution of the Supply Chain at Miles Kimball Company Introduction/Biography - Bill Levesque I joined Miles Kimball in August of 2009 as the Supply Chain Manager. In that capacity, I oversee demand forecasting, product planning, and purchasing of the items we market to consumers through our catalogs and websites. Additionally, I supervise the import purchasing and logistics for items that are sourced from various countries around the globe. Prior to this position, I held the position of Director of Inventory Management at Gear for Sport, Inc. and Senior Director of Retail Merchandising at OshKosh B'Gosh. I have over 20 years of supply chain related experience with expertise in supply chain management, process improvement, and systems implementation. Directions to Mile Kimball for Tour Going North on Hwy 41: Take the WI-44 S exit, EXIT 116, toward Ripon/Pickett. Turn left onto WI-44 S/WI-91 W. Turn right onto WI-91. Take the 1st right onto S Oakwood Rd S OAKWOOD RD is on the left. Going South on Hwy 41: Merge onto WI-44 S/WI-91 W via EXIT 116 toward Ripon/Berlin. Turn right onto WI-91. Take the 1st right onto S Oakwood Rd S OAKWOOD RD is on the left. Directions to LaSure's Banquet & Catering for Dinner & Presentation From Miles Kimball: Start out going south on S Oakwood Rd toward Badger Ave. Turn left onto WI-91. Stay straight to go onto W Waukau Ave. Turn right onto S Washburn St S WASHBURN ST is on the right. Going North on Hwy 41: Take the WI-44 S exit, EXIT 116, toward Ripon/Pickett. Turn left onto WI-44 S/WI-91 W. Turn left onto S Washburn St S WASHBURN ST is on the right. Going South on Hwy 41: Merge onto WI-44 S/WI-91 W via EXIT 116 toward Ripon/Berlin. Turn left onto S Washburn St. Turn left onto S Washburn St S WASHBURN ST is on the right. 3

4 PDM Schedule & New Members The Fox Valley APICS chapter holds monthly Professional Development Meetings September through April. A tentative listing of these activities is posted below. At each meeting a presentation will give insight into a current Operations Management topic. This becomes your opportunity to stay ahead of the competition by learning about new and emerging trends in your field and how to improve your company s operational performance. In addition, the meetings offer an opportunity to network with other operations management professionals. The mission of the Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is to be the area s leading provider of quality learning and networking opportunities focusing on the management of resources in manufacturing and service industries. Our meetings and educational opportunities support this mission. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting! SAVE THE DATES! DATE LOCATION SPEAKER TOPIC September 19th, 2012 TBD Morgan Wiswall, C.P.M. Sustainability November 15th, 2012 TBD Scott Sherwood TBD We encourage all members to periodically update their personal profile information on the APICS website. It's easy to do! Just go to < and click on View/Edit My Info. Update your profile by clicking on Personal Information and also Manage Addresses. After you have made any changes, click Save. David Rollins(rollinsd21@gmail.com) Vice President of Membership Welcome New Members Shyam Srikumar Jonathan Dungar Garrett Barber Julie McGinnis Brett Gesell Pete L'Empereur 4

5 Notice of Meeting Notice For Meeting Of Members Of American Production & Inventory Control Society, Fox Valley Chapter, Inc. A meeting of the Members of American Production & Inventory Control Society, Fox Valley Chapter, Inc. will be held at the La Sure s Catering and Banquets, located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on the 19th day of April, The purpose of the meeting shall be to elect officers for program year and approve changes to the by-laws. Please review the copy of the by-laws that have been posted on our website. If you have any questions, please contact me at (920) Dated: March 22, 2012 Phillip Kosik Jr. CPIM, CSCP President 5

6 APICS Certification Schedule APICS Educational Offerings 2011/2012 Fox Valley Technical College in partnership with the Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is pleased to offer APICS educational courses brought to you in a variety of flexible delivery formats to suit your time and schedule. Our top-ranked Wisconsin-state certified instructors will provide you with the support you need to achieve your professional and personal goals. We are here to help you succeed! Certified In Production and Inventory Management - All 5 CPIM Modules Certified Supply Chain Professional Class Day/# Dates Time Location Tuition Credits Asynchronous Asynchronous Register/Pay to start right away Register/Pay to start right away 24/7 $550* / $595* member/non 24/7 $1795 / $1995 member/ non 2 3 Distribution Requirements Planning APICS Customer Focused Supply Chain Management 8hrs Seminar Classroom CPIM Series #1 - Basics of Supply Chain Management / New Blended Format (Classroom and ) CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional 36 hrs. (Classroom Delivery) CPIM Series #2 - Master Planning of Resources New Blended Format (Classroom and ) APICS Global Sourcing Workshop Series 14 hrs. (Seminar / Classroom) CPIM Series #3 - Detailed Scheduling and Planning / New Blended Format (Classroom and ) CPIM Series #4 - Execution and Control of Operations / New Blended Format (Classroom and ) CPIM Series #5 - Strategic Management of Resources / New Blended Format (Classroom and ) Asynchronous #22978 Blended #34616 Thursday #30361 Blended #34617 #30357 Blended #30358 Blended #30359 Blended #40054 Register/Pay to start right away Nov 15 8:00 4:30 p.m. Meets Jan 10 & 24, Feb. 7 Start Feb 16 End Apr 26 Meets- Feb 21, Mar 6 & 20 Start Mar 13 End Mar 27 Meets Apr 10 & 24, May 15 Meets May 29, June 12 & 26 Meets July 24, Aug 7 & 21 24/7 $425 / $450 member / non 5:00-8:00 pm 5:00-8:00 p.m. 5:00-8:00 p.m. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm 5:00-8:00 p.m. 5:00-8:00 p.m. 5:00-8:00 p.m. Appleton $ Appleton / 1 $550 1 Appleton $ Appleton / $550 1 Appleton $475 n/a Appleton / Appleton / Appleton / $550 1 $550 1 $550 1 *Materials (books) not included in price and the member/nonmember price is charged for each of the 5 CPIM online asynchronous courses. Register online at and enter class # or title. Questions about classroom offerings please contact Jill Seidl at , ext or Seidl@fvtc.edu For questions about our online asynchronous offerings please contact Brenda Blair at , ext or cpim@fvtc.edu 6

7 APICS Course Descriptions APICS Course Descriptions APICS CPIM / Basics of Supply Chain Management Introduction to the Supply Chain Demand Planning and Master Planning Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Capacity Management and Production Activity Control Aggregate and Item Inventory Management Techniques Purchasing and Physical Distribution Introduction Lean/JIT and Quality Systems Overview APICS CPIM / Detailed Scheduling and Planning Determining Inventory Policies and Planning Inputs and Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process Using MRP Outputs and Managing Projects Detailed Capacity Planning and Management Establishing Supplier Relationships Building Supplier Partnerships APICS CPIM / Master Planning of Resources Forecasting Demand Demand Management and Customer Service Distribution Planning Sales and Operations Planning Master Scheduling Measuring Schedule Performance APICS CPIM / Execution and Control of Operations Operations Execution Scheduling and Authorization Control of Production Push and Pull Systems Quality Control and Cost Control Management and Communication Continuous Improvement Design Network Principles and Techniques APICS CPIM / Strategic Management of Resources Developing the business strategy The global environment and sustainability Operations strategy choices and financial measurements Aligning strategy with your supply chain partners Infrastructure systems Change management and project management APICS CSCP / Certified Supply Chain Professional Alignment of supply chain processes and capabilities with strategic business goals Organizational roles and infrastructures in the supply chain Material, information and financial flows Intra- and inter-organizational relationships Selection and leverage of technologies to enable effective process management APICS Customer Focused Supply Chain Management Basic information for those interacting with supply chain professionals Increase comfort and confidence with SCM concepts. Learn basic terminology used in SCM and the ability to effectively communicate with SCM teams. Understand basic elements of SCM along with process improvement and communication. Ability to integrate in a team setting to support the SCM function APICS Distribution Requirements Planning Inventory replenishment strategies Inventory management methods Managing demand and forecasting techniques APICS Global Sourcing Workshop 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 7

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10 APICS Fox Valley Board of Directors Name Company Phillip J. Kosik Jr., CPIM, CSCP Eden Stone President Jody L. Suess, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP SCA Tissue Co-Executive VP & VP of Professional Development David Rollins NewPage Corporation VP of Membership Beth Westfahl, CPIM Fox Valley Technical College VP Secretary Sue Schleis Winnebago Home Builders Association Co-Executive VP Dr. Michael Godfrey, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh VP Student Advisor Sherri Manion AxleTech International VP of Finance Deb Schneider, Ariens Company Director-at-Large Director-at-Large OPEN POSITION. If you are interested in serving please contact Phil Kosik for more information! Dave Mueller, CPIM, CIRM Creative Converting, Inc. VP of Company Coordinators VP of MIS OPEN POSITION. If you are interested in serving please contact Phil Kosik for more information! Leah Stumpf Oshkosh Corporation VP of Marketing Diane Radue Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. VP of Communications Ekaterina Zakharevich P&H Mining VP of Logistics CHAPTER MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Fox Valley Chapter of APICS is to be the area s leading provider of quality learning and networking opportunities focusing on the management of resources in manufacturing and service industries. APICS Fox Valley Chapter PO Box 3383 Oshkosh, WI