January 2010 Issue

APICS Update

Reminder: APICS’ Payment Lockbox Has Changed— Update Your Records!
The APICS lockbox for payments (membership applications and renewals, product sales and conference registration) in Baltimore, MD is now closed and no longer being used. Any correspondence sent to the old lockbox will be returned to the sender.

Please be sure to communicate to your members that they must update their records to reflect that APICS’ new lockbox is:

APICS
P.O. Box 4050
Carol Stream, IL 60197–4050

IRS Announces 2010 Standard Mileage Rates
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2010 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business purposes.

As of January 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be:

• 50 cents per mile for business miles driven

The mileage rates for 2010 reflect generally lower transportation costs compared to a year ago.

The standard mileage rate for business is based on an annual study of the fixed and variable costs of operating an automobile.

A taxpayer may not use the business standard mileage rate for a vehicle after using any depreciation method under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) or after claiming a Section 179 deduction for that vehicle. In addition, the business standard mileage rate cannot be used for any vehicle used for hire or for more than four vehicles used simultaneously.

Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.

Revenue Procedure 2009-54 contains additional details regarding the standard mileage rates.

APICS 2010 Call for Presentations and Scholar Coordinators
As a member who is involved in the APICS community, you have a wealth of experience and valuable insight to share. APICS enables you to contribute by becoming a speaker, or by serving as a scholar coordinator while attending APICS 2010.

2010 APICS Call for Presentations
Submit a proposal to present at the 2010 APICS International Conference & Expo October 17–19, 2010, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

The theme for this year's conference is Excellence in the New Normal: Best Practices in Global Supply Chain and Operations Management. As we emerge from the global recession, APICS members are in search of ways to navigate the significant, permanent changes that have occurred at their organizations, throughout the profession, and in the economy. Educational sessions selected for APICS 2010 will provide actionable best practices for global supply chain and operations management.

Click to submit your presentation now.

2010 APICS International Conference & Expo

October 17—19, 2010  ‌  Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Deadline to submit your presentation: February 12, 2010
Please note: You must use Internet Explorer 5 or later to submit your presentation.

APICS 2010 Learning Paths include:

• Global Supply Chain
  General: These sessions will focus on fundamentals of effective global supply chain management.
  Specific: These sessions will focus on specific case studies that provide thought leadership in global supply chain management.
• Operations Planning and Control
  General: These sessions will focus on fundamentals of effective operations planning and control.
  Specific: These sessions will focus on specific case studies that provide thought leadership in operations planning and control.
• Lean
  These sessions will delve into the methods and mind-set of building a solid lean operating environment.
• Professional Advancement
  These sessions will help attendees understand how they can affect changes small and large to help advance their companies and their individual careers.

2010 Call for Scholar Coordinators
APICS needs the assistance of scholar coordinators to ensure that scholars and student attendees make the most of their opportunity while attending the 2010 APICS International Conference & Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, October 17—19, 2010.

Please encourage your members to apply. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and a current APICS professional or young professional member to apply. Past scholar or local student chapter involvement is highly recommended. Learn more about scholar coordinator responsibilities, benefits, and duties.

Apply Today! The deadline to apply to become a scholar coordinator is February 28, 2010. View here to apply.

If some of your student members don’t qualify to be a scholar coordinator, please remind them that they can still apply to be an APICS Scholar for the 2010 program. Information on applying will hit inboxes soon.

APICS 4th Quarter 2009 Member Survey Key Findings

APICS New Member Survey
APICS launched a new member survey in September 2009 to assess the reasons why people join APICS. The results of the surveys sent in the fourth quarter 2009 are as follows:

Key Findings:

• 90 responses (14 Student members, 8 E–members, 68 Professional/Academic/Don’t know members)
• Why join? To further my career (63 percent of Professional et al members, 50 of E–members) and to prepare me for my career (93 percent of Students). Respondents also indicated this as the primary benefit of their memberships.
• Chapter/local involvement would be the most helpful resource for new members.
• The top three reasons to join APICS were: to further one’s career (58%), networking opportunities (38%), and access to educational programming (36%). Word of mouth is the best method of promoting APICS with 52% of new members reporting that they heard about APICS from a colleague.

APICS Lapsed Member Exit Survey
APICS launched this survey in May 2009 aimed at discovering the reasons why lapsed APICS members were not renewing their memberships. The results of the surveys sent in the fourth quarter 2009 are as follows:

Key Findings:

• 59 responses
• Lapsed members tended not to be certified (67 percent). This was a new question this quarter.
• There was not a strong relationship between length of membership and lack of renewal.
• Top 3 reasons for lapse: APICS membership is too expensive; personal/financial reasons; did not receive the expected value to justify the cost of dues. This is consistent with previous quarters.
• Top 3 reasons for originally joining: educational opportunities, APICS certifications, and networking opportunities. This is consistent with previous quarters.
• 74 percent of respondents would recommend APICS to a colleague.

If you have any questions about these surveys or the findings, please contact memberservices@apics.org.

Chapter Development

District and Chapter Services Department Contact Information

Who do you call if you:

• Have a question about a recent invoice or statement?
• Have trouble accessing My Chapter or need tips on how to create a report in My Chapter?
• Want to submit a presentation for the next volunteer leadership training program?
• Have a question about your chapter's tax–exempt status?
• Have a question about your last chapter rebate?
• Want to know more about specific Chapter Officer roles and how they can help move your chapter forward?

The District and Chapter Services staff is available to answer these questions and any other requests specific to chapter management and district operations. Team members provide dedicated support to the chapters within their district, as well as general member support for inquiries received via department e-mail, fax, and telephone.

To better serve you, the District and Chapter Services Department has dedicated phone, fax, e-mail and Web resources for your use:

Phone: (800) 444-2742 or (773) 867-1777, ext. 5436
Fax: (773) 639–3007
E-mail: chaprel@apics.org.
Web: Take advantage of online tools, services, programs, and information for your chapter or district through C-BOX: http://cbox.apics.org.

As always, APICS Customer Support is available for all other inquiries: (800) 444–2742 or (773) 867–1777, M—F, 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. CT.

View here for a listing of the District and Chapter Services team members.

Congratulations 2009 - 4Q Chapter Incentive Program Winners
See the winners recognized on the Chapter Incentive Program page in the APICS Volunteer Resources section. Click here.

For further details or questions about the Chapter Incentives Program, contact APICS District and Chapter Services at (800) 444–2742, ext. 5436, or send an e-mail to chaprel@apics.org.

Important Reminder: APICS CSCP Exam Deadlines Approaching
The March/April APICS CSCP CBT exam window is March 13 to April 10, 2010. The paper and pencil exam registration deadline for the March 13 exam is January 29, 2010. For more information, including application, registration processes, testing locations, and exam dates, visit apics.org/cscp.

If you have any further questions, please e-mail at pdadmin@apics.org.

Q&A

Q. A local enterprise membership company contacted our membership vice president to add new employees to their membership. The membership officer used the enterprise membership application to make the updates, but the form asks for the APICS Company ID. Where can we find this APICS Company ID number?

A: Chapter officers with My Chapter access can find the APICS Company ID number by creating a Real Time report. You can run a complete member listing, or customize your report to list only Enterprise Members (select the Advanced Reporting Criteria). When you view your Excel report, look for the column titled Company ID Link. Once you have all of the update data you can report it on an application that you prefer or you can go to the following link for Enterprise Update forms: http://www.apics.org/Membership/Join/enterprise.htm. Use this application for both new and renewing Enterprise companies.

For additional assistance with My Chapter reporting, contact APICS District and Chapter Services at chaprel@apics.org or 800-444-2742 ext 5436.

Tools of the Trade

Watch Your Inbox: 2010 APICS International Conference & Expo Tool Kits Available in February
Channel partner leaders are critical to APICS conference marketing efforts. APICS 2010 Marketing Tool Kits will be ready for you to download and order promotional items beginning in February.

This year, we’ve made your promotion easy with a set of marketing tools available online or for order through your district field associate.

APICS 2010 Tool Kits will be ready soon. Be sure to watch your inbox for more information.

New! APICS CSCP Get Started Toolkit
APICS has designed the new APICS CSCP Get Started Toolkit to help chapters promote the CSCP to potential candidates The toolkit features various documents such as:

• A letter that will help candidates discuss their supply chain training with their supervisor.
• APICS CSCP Module Content that outlines the topics covered in the APICS CSCP program.
• Value of Certification Information Sheet— Demonstrates the benefits of the APICS CSCP program and provides program details.
• APICS CSCP Certification Roadmap—Step-by-step information on what you need to accomplish to earn the APICS CSCP designation.
• APICS CSCP Success Stories

Spread the word about the APICS CSCP Program and help your chapter members achieve the APICS CSCP designation this year. Click here to view the Get Started Toolkit.

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 toolbox, at http://cbox.apics.org/Pages/default.aspx.

C-BOX is primarily organized by program, with resources for each of the APICS’ three pillars—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.

Chapter Leaders, Resources section
Expense Report Form (updated)
District Manager District Map (updated)

International, Marketing section
International Professional e-Membership Application (updated)

Membership, Program/Administration section
December Membership Summary Count Report
(Membership count reports also are found in Chapter Leaders, Resources section.)

Membership, Marketing section
Membership Applications:
New! Student Membership Application, Editable
Young Professional e-Membership Application, Editable (updated)
International Professional e-Membership Application, Editable (updated)
Professional Membership Application, Editable (updated)
Enterprise Membership Application, Editable (updated)
Academic Membership Application, Editable (updated)

Brochures, Catalogs, Flyers:
New! APICS Lockbox Flyer

Education, Marketing section
CSCP Get Started Toolkit

APICS respects the privacy of visitors to its Web site. View the APICS Online Privacy Policy to learn how your information is handled once it has been submitted online.