Corporate Members logos Our new web page showcasing apics Corporate Members is now live. If you are a Corporate Member and would like to add your logo and website, please email us. ... and don't forget Job Adverts Members may also place job advertisements on the National website here. This service is free - simply email us your advert and a logo. 2012 Events Calendar We have recently released our 2012 Events Calendar and this has been mailed to members and interested people. If you would like a copy, please contact us on 1300 557 175. Please refer your friends and colleagues to our website or to complete this form here. Please bear with us... We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that, as of now, the administration of the apics WA Chapter has transferred to a central office in NSW. A dedicated committee remains on the ground in WA to ensure we understand and can meet the local needs.
We thank you in advance for your patience with us during this transition period.
Diploma of Purchasing This Australian government recognised qualification is comprised of 9 units packaged into four modules allowing students to complete the qualification in one year.
The first module for 2012, Establishing and Management Contracts and Contract Performance, starts on Wednesday 18 January. Register by Wednesday 11 January.
CPIM Semester 1 The APICS CPIM is an internationally recognised industry certification and provides an opportunity for confirming, developing and benchmarking production, supply chain, logistics and inventory management principles and practices. apics WA offers two modules of this certification in the first half of 2012:
Basics of Supply Chain Management starts 3 April
Execution and Control of Operations starts 11 April
CSCP The APICS CSCP Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program that supports self-directed learning. It consists of three print modules as well as web-based tools that reflect the entire exam content and provides a broad understanding of end-to-end supply chain management.
The CSCP Learning System can be purchased at any time.
| Accelerating Lean Six Sigma Value Creation for Chevron 9 February 2012 | 5.15-7.30pm Presentation & networking event
Pat Alexander, Chevron's Base Business IPSO (Integrated Production System Optimisation) Advisor will enlighten us with Chevron’s Lean Sigma journey. The deployment models for a Lean Six Sigma program and the leadership engagement tools that companies use will have an impact on the pace and magnitude of that value creation.
Pfizer Site Visit 22 February 2012 | 2.15-4.30pm Exclusive Site Visit
This site visit will give you an insight into the complexity of production planning in Pfizer's higly regulated, sterile manufacturing facility.
View the high speed packaging lines and the 2600 pallet space warehouse to appreciate Pfizer's sophisticated and complex production and supply processes.
Essentials of Inventory Management 19 March & 2 April | 9am - 4:30pm Two day short course In this course, you will be introduced to essential vocabulary and skills that will assist you in identifying and applying the basic principles of materials management and inventory control to your business. Basic methods of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, asset intensive, MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul), institutional, distribution and retail environments are covered. The questions of what to stock is addressed through an examination of current and evolving technologies of inventory management. MORE>> |
