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APICS is recognized throughout the world as the leading authority on integrated resource management for industry.

APICS builds operations and supply chain management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education, training and networking, provided through internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.  Bring a new dimension to your career and Join APICS today!

Education

CPIM

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
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CSCP

The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational and cerification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.  From the manufacturing to service industries, 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.
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Other Topics

• CIRM
• Fundamentals
• Inventory Control
• Lean Manufacturing
• Application Education
• Theory of Constraints
• In-House Courses

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Current Events

• The Central MN APICS Board welcomed two new members to the Board at it's July Board of Directors Meeting.  Kris Radunz, of 3M Hutchinson, is joining the Board as VP of Membership.  Alex Polacco, Professor of Operations Management at SCSU, joins as our new Faculty Advisor, replacing the retired Bruce Skalbeck.  Bruce wasn't ready to retire from the APICS Board, and he takes up a position as Member at Large. There were also two changes to current Board Member roles, Darrell Watercott is the new President and Donna Messer is the new VP of Finance. The Board would also like to recognize Scott McLaughlin of 3M Alexandria, for his one year of service on the Board.  Please click on the Board link for a complete list of your Central MN APICS Board Members. Welcome Kris & Alex, and thanks to all for your service!
• The 2008 APICS International Conference and Expo is in Kansas City September 14-16! Attendance is worth 24 Certification Maint. Points and offers free plant tours! Register at www.apics.org. We are joining with other Chapters to Charter a Bus to minimize Travel Costs - $90 Round Trip! Email: president@apicscmn.org to find out more or to sign up for the bus.
• Basics of Supply Chain Management Class in Hutchinson completes course work - See Recent Events link.
• Central MN APICS Annual Awards Presentation - Congratulations to New Flyer USA (Company of the Year), Jim Ruetter of National Vision and Dennis Paul of Donnelly Custom Manufacturing (co-Members of the Year).  See Award details at our Recent Events link.

Chapter Calendar & Events

Keep up to date on Central MN APICS Chapter events and classes

We provide Operations and Supply Chain Management education classes and related events from September through May.  See our Calendar for the current schedule and details, or scroll down to see what is scheduled in the next 60 days.

Professional Development Meetings

PDMs are held on the first Tuesday of each month from September through May.  Local, regional and national speakers are featured presenting topics of interest to today's operations and supply chain professionals.  We schedule Plant Tours featuring leading companies in Central Minnesota in place of, or in conjunction with a speaker presentation.  These tours afford the opportunity to learn by seeing how theory is put into practice and foster the sharing of best practices and professional networking.
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Seminars & Workshops

Time too tight for extended Education classes?  Attend a part or full day seminar to pickup new knowledge  on areas of interest to you and your company.  Seminars & Workshops are held periodically on topics of Operations Management and Production and Inventory Control.
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In-House Courses

We offer on-site training in a variety of formats. Your company pays one fee and class size can be as large as 30 students.
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Registration & Payment

Advance registration is accepted online via our Calendar.  APICS Membership discounts are available for most Chapter Events.  In the future, we are planning to accept Major credit cards.
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Platinum Award Recipient

Central MN APICS Chapter is a recognized APICS Platinum Award Recipient

This award demonstrates our chapter’s dedication to providing exemplary member services and professional development opportunities to APICS members and customers.