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The Southern Alabama chapter of APICS is pleased to announce that we are accepting registration for the CPIM certification review course, “Execution and Control of Operations”. (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) This is the 4th module in the series. The classes will be on Saturdays, beginning September 8, 2007. The cost of the class is $400, and includes participant workbook, homework, and CD Rom of sample test questions. For more information contact Kevin Amacker at 1-251-937-9741 ext 8844 or kevin.amacker@sfmco.com.   The tentative class location will be at Faulkner State Community college , Fairhope campus.

 

A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT We wish to remind everyone that registration is open for the next series of instructor led CPIM review courses for 2007. The first course, “Basics of Supply Chain Management” will be held Saturdays beginning January 13, 20, 27 at Faulkner State Community College Fairhope Campus, Dahlgren Hall, from 7:30 am until 3:00 pm. The registration and tuition fee is $400 for each course in 2007. This includes the participant coursebook, CD-Rom of sample test questions and extra test questions provided by the instructor. The actual CPIM examination fee for this module is not included in this price, and the student is responsible for scheduling the exam by contacting Promissor directly. There is a Promissor testing facility in Pensacola . The testing fee is $145 for non-members, and $110 for APICS members.   Imp ortant Note: APICS recommends that each candidate use supplemental study references as they prepare to take the CPIM exams, and in preparing to gain the broadest knowledge of a particular subject. Recommended supplemental references include a copy of the APICS Dictionary, which is free to APICS members, the CPIM 2007 Exam Content Manual, and the textbook “Introduction to Materials Management” by Tony Arnold and Stephen Chapmen (Prentice Hall). Each student and candidate will be able to use these supplemental references throughout all 5 review courses and the 5 exams. I personally have used these and other references in preparing for the exams. The chapter can provide these at the chapter cost, or each student can purchase individually from the APICS bookstore. Contact me or visit www.apics.org for more information.   More than 80,000 professionals worldwide have earned the highly regarded APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation since 1973. APICS CPIM education offers specialized knowledge of production and inventory management that will enhance your on-the-job performance-that’s why so many employers consider it a desired qualification for new hires.   The APICS CPIM program provides a common platform for operations management professionals to evaluate their knowledge of production and inventory management and supply chain management.   Upon completion of the APICS CPIM program, you will Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization Streamline operations through accurate forecasting Maximize ROI on systems and technologies. Please visit our local chapter website at www.apics-soal.org for future updates on the 2007 education schedule. Coming soon, Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) education will be available in our area.   Thank You,   Kevin S. Amacker Manager, Shop Floor Data Control Standard Furniture Mfg. Co. Inc. Bay Minette , AL 1-251-937-6741 ext 8844 kevin.amacker@sfmco.com   APICS-The Association for Operations Management is pleased to announce that Alan L. Milliken CFPIM from Pensacola has successfully passed the Pilot Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam to become certified by APICS. Alan was one of 500 people from 22 countries who were tested on their knowledge of supply chain management in the areas of supply chain fundamentals; operations, planning and logistics; customer and supplier relationships; and information technology. Alan also serves as an instructor for the South Alabama chapter.   APICS-The Association for Operations Management is pleased to announce that Andrew Evans CPIM from Daphne has successfully passed the Pilot Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam to become certified by APICS. Andrew was one of 500 people from 22 countries who were tested on their knowledge of supply chain management in the areas of supply chain fundamentals; operations, planning and logistics; customer and supplier relationships; and information technology. Andrew is a vice president with Abbot Systems. Kevin S. Amacker Of Standard Furniture Mfg. Co., Inc. has been named president of the Southern Alabama Chapter of APICS – The Association for Operations Management for 2006-2007. Other officers are: Alan L. Milliken of BASF Corp serves as  vice president education; Jeannette Krakes of Harsco Corp serves as  vice president marketing and communications; Hamilton Weatherford of Standard Furniture Mfg. Co., Inc. serves as vice president programs and events; and Tony Fountain of Standard Furniture Mfg. Co., Inc. serves as vice president finance.