August 2009 Issue

APICS Update

Access the New APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model
Make sure the members in your chapter access the newly released APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model—a model designed to guide individuals considering careers in supply chain management, supply chain professionals seeking to advance their positions, and human resource managers who are hiring in this fast-growing field.

View here to see the press release.

The New APICS Blog Launched!
APICS Blogs will enable your members to see the world through the eyes of fellow operations and supply chain management professionals and others, and share their point of view on a variety of topics. Members can connect with colleagues interactively through APICS Blogs and grow professionally.

About the APICS Blog
This blog is geared toward students and young professionals involved in the fields of operations and supply chain management. Our featured blogger, Patrick Cullinane, is a Clarkson University student and APICS student member. View here as he shares his thoughts on the best educational options for people interested in pursuing these fields, his memorable experiences while attending an APICS event, studies abroad in Asia, and his ideas about forming student chapters. More topics will be introduced regularly into the blog, so stay tuned.

Encourage your members to share their related stories, thoughts, and experiences—get started and view the first blog here.

Best Practices

DMC Meeting Highlights Best Practices for Chapters
As summer winds down and many chapters remain on hiatus, we take this opportunity to share best practices at the district level. The following details were reported at a recent District Managers Committee (DMC) meeting.

• Pacific Western District—The district hosted a successful annual leadership training in Sacramento. Eighteen chapters were represented with more than 80 attendees. Former APICS President, Keith Launchbury was the keynote presenter. The event culminated in Member Forums, providing the opportunity for attendees to connect with district staff, network with other chapter leaders, and share best practices. The forum results were shared on the district Web site. District Manager —Richard Leach, CPIM, CSCP
  
  
• Southwest District—The district has implemented a communications strategy to improve chapter communications and to introduce district-wide standard operating procedures. —District Manager, Sue Thornton, CPIM
  
  
• Terra Grande District—To improve outreach while accommodating economic challenges, Terra Grande is hosting webinars focused on chapter leadership topics. They are also scheduling local mini-meetings for the chapters in Mexico. —District Manager, Luis Barcón, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

• Heartland District—Exceeding expectations, the district experienced membership growth in June. Webinars have also proven successful for the Heartland District. With an average attendance of 20 leaders, topics included Marketing and Selling and Membership Development. The district is hosting a membership contest for August and September. The chapter with the highest percentage of new members will receive a complimentary registration to the 2009 APICS International Conference. —District Manager, Ione Dykstra, CPIM
  
  
• Great Lakes District—The district's student case competition continues to exceed expectations. Chapters raised more than $15,000 to support the program. The Chicago Chapter presented successful lunch-time webinars, with more than 50 participants at the last webinar. The Grand Rapids Chapter hosts a three-day summer planning session at 4-H campgrounds with hotel. During the session, there is a review of chapter board responsibilities and chapter management. The Kalamazoo Chapter is planning a holiday party for nonmember companies. —District Manager, Tony Stencel

• Mid Atlantic District—To provide additional opportunities for officer development, the district is presenting a Train the Trainer (TTT) and Learning Dynamics for Instructors (LDI) training in Cleveland in October. The district is also considering offering webinars. —District Manager, Barry McBurney
  
  
• Southeast District—The district has focused on revitalizing chapters this year. The results are the merging of three south Florida chapters into one. The district staff is also focusing on succession planning in preparation for the 2010 elections. In the fall 2009, the district will launch a Chapter Officers Webinar Library that features chapter management instructional webinars. —District Manager, KC Kasserman, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

• Canadian District—The district staff is working with the APICS professional development staff and Ontario chapters to help find sponsors and tour sites for the 2009 APICS International Conference in Toronto. The district has been subdivided into six regions to encourage chapters to work together with neighboring chapters. —District Manager, Eric Somers, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

• Northeast District—The district plans to offer additional development opportunities at the November district meeting. Plans now include both Train the Trainer (TTT) and Learning Dynamics for Instructors (LDI). By including the training in the district meeting timeframe, chapter leaders have additional incentives to attend, while also reducing overall travel costs. —District Manager, Virginia M. Vogel-Polizzi, CFPIM

If your chapter has developed a successful courseware offering, created an innovative professional development meeting program, or identified ways to dazzle your members, please share. Send your success stories to chaprel@apics.org, subject "LC Best Practices."

Chapter Development

APICS 2009 Volunteer Leadership Workshop (VLW) Educational Sessions
APICS chapter leaders (up to five per chapter) and district leaders (up to six per district) can register for conference and VLW with a discounted rate of $899 USD.

Register for APICS Volunteer Leadership Workshop on Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, today and don't miss your opportunity to see these valuable educational sessions.

Welcome and General Session
Thomas J. Krupka, CFPIM, CSCP, Jonah, 2009 APICS Chair
Sharon Rice, EVP of Professional Development, APICS

Remember the Instructors You Hated? (There was a reason for it: being the best instructor I can possibly be!)
Mel Nelson, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Sharon Rice, EVP of Professional Development, APICS
Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Director of Professional Development, APICS

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Delivery
Delivery Best Practices
Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Director of Professional Development, APICS
Vicky Vander Woude, APICS Partnership Regional Manager, Holmes Corporation

APICS Rollout of Computer-Based Testing (CBT): An International Update
Lisa Sallstrom, Director of Certification, APICS
Elizabeth Twitchell, Manager of International Services, APICS

Chapter Marketing and Sales Resources
Jane Pearson, Director of Professional Development Marketing, APICS

The Two Rs of Membership
Ione Dykstra, CPIM, 2009 APICS Heartland District Manager
Tammy Williams, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Plan Strategically—Execute Tactically: Does Your Chapter Need a Strategic Plan?
Dave Johnson, CPIM

Preparing for a Dynamic Learning Experience: An Introduction to the 2009 APICS Conference
Erin Gibson, CSCP, Instructional and Performance
Technology Consultant, APICS Treasure Valley Chapter

Creating a Viable APICS Student Chapter: Whether Trying to Start a New Chapter or Re-energizing an Existing One
Karen Eboch, CSCP
Lecturer, Department of Management, Bowling Green State University
APICS Toledo Chapter

Embracing the Value of an APICS Membership: From Students to Young Professionals, and Beyond
David Dougherty, Supply Chain Agent, ViaSat, Inc.
APICS San Diego Chapter

Real life, Real Company, Real Money... How APICS Helped Improve the Bottom Line
Honey Johnson, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, C.P.M.
Terra Grande District, Chapter Support Staff

APICS International Services Development
Tracy Cheetham, Director of International Services, APICS
Elizabeth Twitchell, Manager of International Services, APICS

Harnessing the Collaborative Model to Reach Organizational Objectives
Kevin A. Maynard, CAE,
Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council

View here to learn more about APICS Volunteer Leadership Workshop.

View here to register or go to http://www.apics.org/education/conference/register/.

Attending VLW? RSVP to the Recognition Reception
APICS is hosting a Welcome and Recognition Reception immediately following the Volunteer Leadership Workshop to recognize you for your dedicated service as an APICS volunteer leader. The reception will also honor APICS certified designees, APICS new members, APICS mentors, and APICS scholars and student attendees. An RSVP is required by September 27, 2009. Click here to ensure your place at the reception.

APICS Welcome and Recognition Reception
Saturday, October 3, 2009
5:30-7:00 p.m.

South Building/ Room 701
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
2009 APICS International Conference & Expo
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Q&A

Q: Can you explain the Instructor Development Program (IDP) and what is required to qualify for the different levels?
A: The Instructor Development Program (IDP) has 3 levels:
Associate Instructor
Lead Instructor
Master Instructor

These levels can be applied to 5 different course paths:
CPIM
CSCP
Lean Enterprise Workshop
Global Sourcing Workshop
Instructor Training (TTT/LDI)

There are 15 different possible combinations of designations (i.e., for the CPIM path an individual could be an Associate CPIM, Lead CPIM, or a Master CPIM).

Any instructor could hold 5 designations at any one time.

For additional information about the IDP program, view here or visit http://www.apics.org/InstructorCenter/instructordevelopment.htm.

Q: What is the Instructor Development application process and how will my application be reviewed?

A: The APICS Review Committee will be looking for the following within the application:

1. A complete application with all mandatory fields filled out.
2. If applying for CPIM or CSCP, your certifications must be current.
3. If applying for a designation, you must have completed (as a participant) the Train the Trainer (TTT) for an Associate designation and Learning Dynamics for Instructors (LDI) for the Lead or Master designation. Please provide when you took the courses, where you took them, and the instructor's name for each.
4. If you are interested in a designation in either the Lean Enterprise Workshop or the Global Sourcing Workshop, please provide confirmation that you completed the instructor training for the course of interest.
5. Provide a list of courses that you have taught in the last five years—a simple spreadsheet with course name, approximate date, location, and the number of hours that you taught each course. Note that applicants for any Masters designation must show 300 hours or more of instruction time in the last five years. If you've taught TTT or LDI in the last 10 years, add those courses, too.
6. Have a sponsoring partner (APICS chapter, international associate, authorized education provider) and submit the Partner Endorsement Letter.
7. Sign the APICS Code of Conduct (on application), attach a resume along with a $50 application fee, and send all to our attention at pdadmin@apics.org.

Tools of the Trade

New Marketing Tools for Fall
The following three marketing pieces have been completed and are ready for immediate use by your chapter.

New! Chapter Resources Catalog
The 2009 Chapter Resources Catalog features the tools you can use to carry out your membership development, certification marketing, and chapter management objectives. In addition, the catalog offers information about leadership training, the APICS Educational and Research Foundation, and APICS Corporate Awards. You can view and order APICS gifts, apparel, recognition certificates, courseware, certification preparation resources, and meeting supplies.

An electronic version of the 2009 Chapter Resources Catalog is available in the Membership Marketing section in C-BOX. You can also order a complimentary hard copy or multiple copies of the catalog for your chapter board by visiting APICS Bookstore and entering stock number #82032 or by e-mailing chaprel@apics.org.

New! APICS Educational Resources Brochure
The new APICS educational resources brochure provides an overview of the certification modules, certification exam preparation resources, and certification references. It includes information about APICS courseware, membership, and training materials. Use the new brochure in your chapter recruiting efforts as handouts at chapter meetings and educational events, and as leave behinds for corporate meetings. Download a copy of the APICS Educational Resources Brochure.

The APICS CPIM Free Demo
The APICS CPIM Demo provides an overview of the advantages of earning the APICS designation, a peek inside the courseware, and an introduction to the program modules. Encourage your chapter members, potential CPIM program participants, and corporate clients to explore the free demo to gain a better understanding of the success they will achieve through the CPIM program. Leads gathered through the demo leads form will be e-mailed to chapter presidents by their district field staff representative.

Try the APICS CPIM free demo by visiting apics.org/cpim.

Newly Posted Resources on C-BOX
Take advantage of online tools, services, programs, and information for your chapter or district through C-BOX, the partner collaboration tool box, at http://cbox.apics.org/Pages/default.aspx.

C-BOX is primarily organized by program, with resources for each of the APICS three pillars of membership, certification, and education having separate sections. In addition, there is a separate section for chapter management tools, called Chapter Leaders, where you will find resources for running your chapter.

See the latest resource below.

Membership, Program/Administration section
July Membership Summery Count Report
(Membership Count Reports are also found in Chapter Leaders, Resources section)

Upcoming Educational Events

Register for the APICS Channel Partner Marketing Webinar
Presented by Jane Pearson, Director of Professional Development Marketing, APICS
Date: August 31, 2009
Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. CT

Join APICS director of professional development marketing, Jane Pearson, on Monday, August 31, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. CT for this quarterly webinar aimed at helping APICS channel partners (chapters, international associates, and authorized education providers) employ marketing best practices to generate revenue.

Participants will learn about the following APICS marketing initiatives and tools, including

• Marketing updates from Q1-Q3
• Marketing plans for Q4
• Idea sharing: Using social media to expand your network

Register now.

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