APICS Northern Colorado provides exceptional educational and networking opportunities for supply chain and operations management professionals in Northern Colorado, Wyoming, and Western Nebraska.

APICS Northern Colorado Chapter members scored a win this week. Almost 50 members, customers and APICS practitioners came together for some first rate networking last Thursday in Boulder, CO at Boulder Beer brewery.

A brewery tour and the chance to network with others in the metro area made this event a success for many of our constituents. The folks at Boulder Beer made our event a perfect treat with great libations, awesome food, and tour of their facility. We were greeted with the aroma of hops as we toured the plant with the Brew Masters. We learned about three stages of adding hops to the brewing process and how the hops are sourced and used to create the many wonderful flavors. We enjoyed several varieties of hops as we sampled Boulder Beers unique brews.

The real success is in the networking as the tagline says; “Stay Connected”. APCIS NoCo believes we all benefit from talking with others in our field of operations and supply chain management. No matter what our primary role, whether IT, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics or Service – just like the brewery, all the elements come together to create the final outcome. Understanding the way each other operates helps everyone make better decisions and creates the best end result. And the Boulder Beer Company has a tasty end result!

Jarrod Spivack from the APICS NoCo Board of Directors kicked off the event with a welcome and some introductions. Then we filled up our glasses and took the tour to see the stages of the brewing process. Back in the hospitality room we enjoyed some great quesadillas along with a steady supply of other yummies and of course Boulder Beer samples. APICS NoCo chapter CEO Jamey Miller shared a few announcements about events and programs of the APICS NoCo certifications and education schedules, please visit the website for the most up to date information.

I saw many smiles and heard a lot of buzz as folks made their way around the room. The feedback about the event was all positive;

“Thanks for the invitation and for sponsoring a great event!  I really enjoyed the evening, and something we all needed.  I met some great people, when is the next one”
“What a great event”
“Had a blast”
“when is the next one”…

APICS NoCo serves Colorado north of Denver, Wyoming and Nebraska. For more information see the latest event schedule on the chapter website, www.apicsnoco.org.

Jarrod Spivack, CSCA
Sales Manager & Client Relations

2520 - 55th Street, Suite 204
Boulder, CO 80301
(p) 303.494.1765
www.evs-sw.com

We are pleased to recognize the members or friends of our chapter that have passed the Certified Lean Master (CLM) exam in Nov 2009.

• Stephanie Duhau with Exel
• William Gundry with Woodward
• Francesco Velluto with Vestas
• Joan Gaunt
• Nora Schamel with Leprino Foods
• Peggy Bradley with Poudre Valley Health Care
• Priscilla Nuwash with Poudre Valley Health Care
• Paul Gleditsch with Transformance Advisors

To learn more about the CLM program or any of the other professional certifications you can earn through our chapter, contact VSM.CLM@apicsnoco.org

LinkedIn Group: APICS Northern Colorado Chapter

APICS Northern Colorado Chapter invites you to stay connected and join our " Linked In " Group :

Welcome to the APICS Northern Colorado Chapter. We designed this group for you to network with other members in your area, and to expand your education.

"Continuing to provide quality resource management, education, professional development, and certifications to our customers"

Our educational and networking opportunities include certification programs, seminars, and events to help you stay connected in our community.

Please feel free to add news events about your company, discussions you would like to share, and any comments or ideas for our group to experience.

For any additional information, contact :

Jarrod Spivack, CSCA
jspivack@evs-sw.com
Escape Velocity Systems, Inc.
303.494.1765 Ext.115

This seminar is being offered in Fort Collins at the special recession buster price of $149!

Attend this one day training event and you will learn how:

• Lean concepts apply to your end-to-end supply chain from suppliers to customers including manufacturing, logistics, and administrative processes.
• Current processes, systems, and cultural behaviors are raising costs and reducing customer service.
• Your organization can make the changes required to craft a lean supply chain.

An 8 week course for the Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) program will be held in Boulder at Escape Velocity Systems ~ EVS.  CSCA is a program of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) and has 6 areas of focus:

This seminar is being offered in Boulder at the special recession buster price of $149!

This one day seminar will teach you how to:

1. Define inventory record accuracy in terms of benefits and costs that are important for your organization
2. Establish an effective cycle counting process that will improve inventory record accuracy
3. Conduct effective root-cause analysis so you can find and fix the issues that lead to poor performance
4. Build a business case and implementation plan to eliminate the need for physical inventories

This seminar is being offered in Boulder at the special recession buster price of $149!

This one day seminar will teach you how to:

1. The tools for lean and the tools for green can be blended to provide you a powerful toolkit for lean and green.
2. Lean and green concepts apply to your supply chain and can help you create a competitive advantage.
3. Your organization can make the changes required to craft a sustainable lean supply chain.

An 11 week exam preparation course for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program will be held at Dietrich Standard, 5601 N 71st St, in Boulder. The course will run from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM every Monday. The CSCP program has 4 modules:

An 8 week course for the Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) program will be held in Ft Collins at Accounting Systems, Inc. ~ ASI. CSCA is a program of the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA) and has 6 areas of focus:

This seminar is being offered in Boulder at the special recession buster price of $149!

Attend this one day training event and you will learn how:

• Lean concepts apply to your end-to-end supply chain from suppliers to customers including manufacturing, logistics, and administrative processes.
• Current processes, systems, and cultural behaviors are raising costs and reducing customer service.
• Your organization can make the changes required to craft a lean supply chain.

This seminar is being offered in Fort Collins at the special recession buster price of $149!

This one day seminar will teach you how to:

1. The tools for lean and the tools for green can be blended to provide you a powerful toolkit for lean and green.
2. Lean and green concepts apply to your supply chain and can help you create a competitive advantage.
3. Your organization can make the changes required to craft a sustainable lean supply chain.

APICS NOCO is seeking a candidate for Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
This is a remarkable opportunity to contribute to an innovative APICS chapter. 

As a member of the APICS Northern Colorado Board of Directors, the CMO will lead the development and implementation of a marketing strategy for the chapter.  A successful strategy will include:

• Identification of a target audience comprised of existing customers and high potential prospective customers
• A segmentation plan that appropriately categorizes customers based on educational needs and allows for delivery of targeted messages
• A branding plan that builds name recognition and promotes a positive image for the chapter
• Advertising and promotional programs that will drive increased participation in chapter educational and networking events
• A plan to reach prospective customers through institutions such as county government workforce programs and chambers of commerce.
• A marketing forecast consistent with other chapter processes for making and managing volume projections.
• A marketing budget to implement the strategy.

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email Alan Campbell at alan.campbell@envirofit.org.

The concept of “peak oil” has been around for decades and is breaking out of the science community to reach those who are not necessarily scientists, but have a strong interest in understanding the issues that impact our world and our future. Many supply chain management professionals are beginning to take an interest in the topic, but we still have many challenges getting our profession to address how rising energy prices will have profound implications for the design of supply chain networks. Many of our supply chains have been developed with the assumption of low energy prices that will remain low relative to labor costs.

Congratulations to the members and friends of the APICS Northern Colorado Chapter that have passed the Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA) exam in 2009.

The CSCA 8 week programs are offered in Boulder and Ft Collins from September to June.   To learn more about the CSCA program and schedules or any of the other professional certifications you can earn through our chapter, contact VSM.CSCA@apicsnoco.org or visit our website at www.APICSNOCO.org

This seminar is being offered in Boulder at the special recession buster price of $149!

This one day training event will teach you how to:

·         Estimate the benefits and cost of a lean initiative for your organization.

·         Select a first project that will help you build momentum by beginning your lean journey with a success.

·         Develop a business case that will grab the attention of stakeholders.

A multi-session program for the Certified Lean Master program will begin on 5/12/2010. This program involves a complete package of education and coaching on the implementation of lean supply chains. You will work to improve one value stream at your organization as part of the program; the result will be quantifiable improvements for your organization and personal recognition as a Certified Lean Master.

A multi-session program for the Certified Lean Master program will begin on 7/14/2010. This program involves a complete package of education and coaching on the implementation of lean supply chains. You will work to improve one value stream at your organization as part of the program; the result will be quantifiable improvements for your organization and personal recognition as a Certified Lean Master.

A multi-session program for the Certified Lean Master program will begin on 9/8/2010. This program involves a complete package of education and coaching on the implementation of lean supply chains. You will work to improve one value stream at your organization as part of the program; the result will be quantifiable improvements for your organization and personal recognition as a Certified Lean Master.

Leveraging Your Resources – APICS NOCO Provides Training Assistance.

Many folks have fallen subject to the economic reality of RIFs, Reduction-In-Force. That does NOT mean however that you are a victim without support. APICS NOCO has teamed up with The Colorado Work Force offices all around the state to provide funding for our approved certification classes. This is an excellent way to use some of your un–attached time from an employer to increase your value and beef up your resume.

First locate and contact the Work Force office nearest to you. Here is the web address to gather contact information:

APICS Northern Colorado is once again setting standards by implementing a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to control their budget system.

Nearly 50 people gathered for the chapter’s economic summit September 16th at Austin’s Homestead in Windsor. The evening’s focus was on the state of the local and national economies, and how businesses can best prepare for the eventual recovery. Attendees represented a wide range of industries, including industrial, high-tech electronics, renewable energy, services, education, and more.