APICS PROVIDENCEPlatinum Chapter

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Fall 2017: CPIM Module #1 – Basics of Supply Chaoin Management of Resources Workshop, Providence/Warwick, RI area.Fall 2017: CPIM Module #2 – Basics of Supply Chain Management Workshop, Amtrol Inc., W. Warwick.FALL 2017: CSCP – #1 Supply Chain Certification Program in the World!!. Workshop will meet for 10 weeknight classes in the Providence/Warwick area. RI.Fall / Winter 2016: CTLD - - The NEW Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) Certification Program.For more information on our certification, training and educational opportunities, contact VP of Education at education@apicsprov.orgCongradulations to Joe Solimeo CPIM, for

Upcoming Workshop Schedule

We offer the following training: CPIM Certification Workshops CSCP Certification Workshops NEW CTLD Certification Workshops Principles of Operations Management

Classes (Configurable to your Needs) Inventory Control Workshops Lean Manufacturing Series Customized In-House Courses Seminars Plant Tours

“Education is all a matter of building bridges”~Ralph Ellison

APICS Providence offers a wide variety of educational offerings year-round and specializes in developing customized educational programs for our customers

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2016 Providence Chapter Board of Directors

Advance Your Career WithAPICS Credentials

APICS is the leader in supply chain education and certification programs. We literally set the industry standard. For years, individuals and organizations have turned to APICS to build skills and advance supply chain performance. The APICS brand is globally recognized as the top provider of supply chain certification, endorsement, certificate and education programs.

CPIM

Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Thousands of employers worldwide look for the CPIM designation when making critical hiring decisions. These companies know that CPIM designees have the proven knowledge and skills to strategically streamline operations

CSCPCertified Supply Chain Professional

Join more than 20,000 professionals since 2006 that have mastered the essential technology, concepts and strategies related to end-to-end supply chain operations.

CLTDCertified Logistics, Transportation & Distribution Become a recognized expert in the logistics, transportation fields. APICS sets the global standards for logistics best practices with CLTD.

ALL PROVIDENCE APICS Instructors are APICS Certified and have combined more than 100 years of practical work experience.

OUR local APICS Chapter (the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management) is Providence Chapter 17. This not-for-profit organization is committed to serving our membership and business community with educational classes and career development programs.

2016 marked the 6th consecutive year that we have achieved the APICS platinum award—the highest level of distinction that can be earned by an APICS chapter. To achieve “platinum” status, a chapter needs to earn high scores in solid strategic planning, leadership continuity and membership development and retention.

APICS Providence offers PDMs (professional development meetings), educational workshops and seminars, certification programs, a job bank, and website news updates. APICS Providence Chapter has been an educational resource in Rhode Island for over 50 years. Chapter activities include opportunities to improve career skills and network with their peers in the production and inventory control, material, resource and supply chain management fields.

Members come from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds: we count supply chain managers, management systems, sales and marketing specialists and professors among our associates. Although membership is not required to attend local Chapter events, it does have its privileges and benefits. To learn more about the Providence APICS Chapter, please visit our website at www.apicsprov.org.

For general information about APICS, please visit our corporate website at www.apics.org.

CPIM Certification ReconfiguredLaunches in Fal l 2017

The CPIM Part 1 exam (previously known as the Basics of Supply Chain Management) will remain as a standalone exam expanded to 150 questions and 3 ½ hours to introduce new technology-enhanced item types.

The CPIM Part 2 exam will cover the content contained in MPR, DSP, ECO and SMR (weighing 25% each) through a sampling process that we currently use for existing exams and be expanded to 150 questions and 3 ½ hours.

The CPIM body of knowledge would be minimally impacted and candidates will still be required to master the same knowledge, skills and abilities as in the current CPIM Certification.

Benefits of CPIM Reconfiguration Learning System - Enhanced online experience

for students: pretest, quizzes, activities, videos & presentations on difficult topics, multiple posttests and practice exams. Exam Simulators to be rolled into the online Learning System.

Flipped Classroom Capabilities - Instructors and corporations can use online activities, quizzes and presentations as assignments or as part of a “flipped classroom” approach (learn online, practice in class).

Social Learning - Additional tools for more social participation in online Learning System, such as Announcements, “Ask the Instructor,” Group Discussion Activities, all within the Learning System that the students and instructors see.

Instructor Guide and PowerPoints for Classroom - Face-to-face, blended, live online.

Streamlined Learning Path - Anticipated certification to be completed within 9 months.

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APICS FACT:APICS Certified Individuals EARN 20%

MORE than their uncertified peers!