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Fall 2009
It has been quite some time since I sent an update out to
everyone. While all the discussions about candidates and the economy were going
on last summer, I had some items that I needed to deal with. So I would like to
extend my apologies for being away from telling you all about the exciting
things that continue to happen within our chapter. To get more information about
chapter activities or APICS, check out the chapter newsletter and visit APICS
website at www.apics.org.
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in Production and Inventory Management are still going strong. There are 4
or 5 sessions in process at this time. The universities in our area give a
lot of support in getting programs off the ground as that is their
competency. The chapter supplies instructors, books and coordination. If you
are interested in CSCP or CPIM certification or one of the fundamental
trainings please contact Mike Ariemma or Sue Fitch for more information.
Again, more details can be found in the newsletter.
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is good they say…. Well I know that APICS has gone through some
difficulties in the past year with the service they are providing to the
membership and chapters. With the move from Alexandria, Va. To Chicago, Il
-- they are still working out some of the bugs, so please feel free to
contact me if you have an issue that you need help resolving.
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was not successful last year in getting the invitation only-event going for
company champions. I would like to see one member from each company within
our chapter sign on as a company coordinator. This is a program that I have
been working on for the last few years and believe it is the best way to get
the word out to everyone regarding chapter activities. Please contact
Kristin Davis at 570-963-5384 to sign up. This is an opportunity for you to
be viewed as an Agent of Change within your organization.
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have been continually asking if the chapter will be having more events
throughout the year. I would like to hear your thoughts on this. Two ways I
can think of doing this without all the coordination of facilities and
speakers is to have plant tours or smaller monthly meetings run by members
discussing work issues or best practices. Let me know.
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CHAPTER IS SPONSORING A SEMINAR !!!! Last but not least, the chapter and
Penn State University are coordinating a seminar with Seminar 1 for October
2nd. I admit that
the plans are coming together quickly given that October is only weeks away.
You may be receiving e-mails from Tom Tansits, VP of Membership for our
chapter or a Mike Walsh who is the lead contact for Seminar 1. Good event
check the list of speakers pasted on the chapter website.
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As always, I would be
interested in hearing your comments on what went well and what could be changed.
Please send your comments to president@apics-nepa.org.
During these times, things get tough but it is the tough
who get things done. Now is the time for advancing your learning to be in
position for when the market turns back in the right direction.
Take care,
Ed Daveski, MBA, CPIM
President, Northeastern Penn Chapter of APICS |
