PAN APICS
 Newsletter 
APICS is the premier provider of education, certification and research for supply chain and operations management professionals.
In This Issue:
Membership
President's Message
Upcoming PAN APICS Chapter Events
Upcoming Classes
Member Statistics
APICS in the News
SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING APICS EVENTS IN 2017

November 8th PDM
Time: 5:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM


Location: Hilton Garden Inn
530 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034



APICS 2017 
October 15-17, 2017
San Antonio 
TX


Visit apics.org/seminars to view upcoming APICS seminars.
PAN APICS Chapter: 381 members

New Members:

Evan Blum
Ceri Danheux
Zachary Noll
Jiawei Chen
Alison Kline
Thomas D'Alessandro
Stephany Inga
Taryn Neals
Vincent DeMichael
Brian Maynard
Kayla Donnelly
Matthew Miller
Christopher Rushford
Cheran Rollins
Gino Garofalo
Michael Ng
Brooke Schisler
Hina Wadhwa
Nurul Nadiah Abdul Raof


  New Certification Attainees (Since 7/2017):
Dimitri Desmet, CSCP,
Melissa Kucharik, CSCP, Michael Chu, CSCP,
Michael Miller, CSCP,
Randall
 Sassaman,  CSCP
 

APICS Dictionary Word of the Week

kanban:

A method of just-in-time production that uses standard containers or lot sizes with a single card attached to each. It is a pull system in which work centers signal with a card that they wish to withdraw parts from feeding operations or suppliers. The Japanese word kanban, loosely translated, means card, billboard, or sign but other signaling devices such as colored golf balls have also been used. The term is often used synonymously for the specific scheduling system developed and used by the Toyota Corporation in Japan.




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October 2017
President's Message:

   Thank you for taking the time to read this month's newsletter. As a chapter, we have had a few exciting events over the past several weeks geared towards students and young professionals. First, we held a small event on Temple's campus to focus on interview and resume tips for their supply chain students. On October 4th, was the "Mini-Mega" event with the neighboring supply chain organizations that also went very well at the Manayunk Brewery.
 
On November 8th, join us at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Washington for our PDM - "Getting to Yes!" with Rick Cathers, CPIM to help you navigate your organization to get buy in on projects you are working on. Sign up here!
 
We have also opened up registration for our Spring certification review courses. For those of you looking to complete your CPIM, we will be offering the new CPIM Module 2 course, which would be great for those of you who have already passed the Basics of Supply Chain Management Exam. We also are offering ECO and SMR sequentially to cater to those who have taken three of the CPIM courses and need to finish the certification. The last day to take those exams is Dec 31, 2018.
 
In addition, we are offering two CSCP courses, one on the weekend and one during the week, and a weekend CLTD course. Sign up at http://pan-apics.org/Educational_Programs.
 
We hope to see you soon at one of our upcoming events!
 
 

  Dale McClung
PAN APICS Chapter Upcoming Networking Events, Plant Tours and PDMs:
          
Join PAN-APICS at our upcoming networking events in the fall.  Each event will have  light refreshments, a guest speaker, and a chance to network with other supply chain professionals in the Philadelphia area.

PDM:
Date: November 8th
Time: 5:30 PM EST - 8:30 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn
530 W. Pennsylvania Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Networking Event:
Date: TBD (December)
Location: Philadelphia, PA

PDM:
Date: January 11th
Time/Location: TBD

PAN APICS Chapter  Class 
Schedule

P AN APICS is offering several options for those who want to finish off their CPIM this Spring!
 
Have you already passed Basics of Supply Chain Management? If so, PAN APICS is offering the CPIM Part 2 Course in the spring! With the reformatted CPIM, this is now the only remaining course and exam you need to take in order to obtain the CPIM!
 
Have you passed three exams and need to finish off your CPIM? If so, we will be offering two courses in subsequent order tailored for you: Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) and Strategic Management of Resources (SMR).
PAN APICS also has two offerings for CSCP this Spring - a Saturday and a Wednesday course!
 
Lastly, PAN APICS is offering a Saturday course for the new Certification in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)!
 
We are also offering bundling options that will help you save up to $50 on your exam!
 
All courses will be held at the Temple-Ambler Campus.
 
For any and all questions, please reach out to [email protected].
 
Dates below:
 
CPIM, Part 2: Tuesdays, 6:30p-9:30p
Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10. April 17th may be used as a review day.
Location: Temple-Ambler Campus
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $1,950 ; $2,400 with exam at $50 discount
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $2,150; $2,750 with exam at $50 discount
 
ECO: Mondays, 6:30p - 9:30p
Dates: January 22, 29, February 5, 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19
Location: Temple-Ambler Campus
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $625
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $725
 
SMR: Mondays, 6:30p - 9:30p
Dates: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21
Location: Temple-Ambler Campus
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $625
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $725
 
CSCP - Weeknight: Wednesdays, 6:30p - 9:30p
Dates: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, 11. April 25th may be used as a review session.
Location: Temple-Ambler Campus
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $2,000 ; $2,630 with exam at $65 discount
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $2,100; $2,950 with exam at $65 discount
 
 
CSCP - Saturdays:
Wednesdays, 6:30p - 9:30p
Dates: January 20, February 3, 17, March 3, 17, 31.
Location: Temple-Ambler Campus
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $2,000 ; $2,630 with exam at $65 discount
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $2,100; $2,950 with exam at $65 discount
 
CLTD: Saturdays, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
January 27, February 17, March 10, 24, April 14, 28, May 12
Cost (APICS Plus Members): $1,995 ; $2,420 with exam at $50 discount
Cost (APICS Core, Non-Members: $2,295; $2,770 with exam at $50 discount



PAN APICS Member Insights
Total No. of Members 381
Most Common Name
Michael  x 19
Longest tenured member 1979 (38 yrs)
2017 - New Members 96
1-2 years 134
3-5 years 48
6-10 years 40
11-20 years 37
21-25 years 15
>25 years 29
Student Chapters  3
CPIM Certified 72
CSCP Certified 102
CLTD Certified 4
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