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Welcome
Our mission is to develop and to provide
superior training, education and programs in resource management
and related
areas
that are needed to assist our customers in achieving competitive
excellence in a global economy. And to be "future-oriented" to
meet changing market and membership requirements and to maintain
an
eminent position
in the marketplace.
APICS, The Association for Operations
Management, is a worldwide, respected, not-for-profit
organization with nearly 60,000 members. Our chapter (#19)
is one of 270 chapters in North America. We have approximately
140 members and more than 60 member companies. We are dedicated
to help you.
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Joining APICS is quick and easy.
Join today and start start enjoying benefits of membership.
Contact: Ed Kantor @ (413) 592-6895
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A New APICS Certification:
Is APICS' CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Right for You?
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May 15, 2012
Plant Tour/Professional Development Meeting
APICS Early Morning Tour of VOmax
76 Industrial Drive
Northampton, MA 01060
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May, 2012, "Onward!" Newsletter
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Meeting Announcement for May
(212 kb)
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April, 2012, "Onward!" Newsletter
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Proposed Slate of Officers for the Board of Directors for Western Mass. Chapter #19 APICS Inc. for 2012-2013
Western Mass. Members Rewarded for their Loyalty
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Membership Matters!
Experts in social media and networking tell us that the value of a network grows as the number of participants grows. Today, loss of members is a common problem facing all types of organizations: social, educational, religious, fraternal, etc. so clearly this is not a trend that is exclusive to our chapter. This is why I made it a point to emphasize at both the August and September Board meetings that our top priority over the next 2-3 years is the membership growth of our chapter. With an aggressive goal of 20% annual gains, there is quite a bit of work to be done.
It is easy to lose sight of the fact that we are all stronger when we interact and work together. Have you connected with other APICS professionals on linkedin.com? Almost all of my contacts are derived from my association with our local Western Mass chapter of APICS.
How we work through this challenge is important, and all of you play a vital role. Talk about the benefits of APICS membership and participation with your colleagues at work. Invite someone to join you at a Professional Development meeting. More likely than not, you know someone who is working hard every day and wonders if there is anything else out there – is there anyone facing the same challenges as me?
We have excellent programs throughout the year and passionate, top-notch instructors that help individuals learn and grow. We help people make connections and find new career opportunities. Spend your time wisely and invest in your future.
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