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Sunday, October 5, 2008
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Issue 19
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VOLUME 2
ISSUE 2
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Professional Development Meeting
October 2008
Monthly Meeting
for October 2008
Location: Cranbury Inn, Cranbury, NJ
Date: October 15, 2008
Speaker: Dave Hollinger
Registration: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Presentation: 7:45 - 8:45 PMPrice*
- $30 member
- $35 non member
- $20 student
* Cash or Check (made out to APICS-PRSJ), Sorry, We can't accept Credit Cards
Pre-registration helps keep our cost down. Walk-ins are always welcome
To Register go to : www.aprics-prsj.comThis Month's Topic: 5 S's of Lean
About the Speaker
DAVID G. HOLLINGER
CPIM, CSCP, AA, Six Sigma Greenbelt
David G. Hollinger is a manufacturing expert in the areas of supply chain management, lean and flow manufacturing techniques, system implementation, and change management. Mr. Hollinger has led manufacturing projects in the US, Canada, and the UK.
With particularly broad experience in all phases of business, Mr. Hollinger has specialized in small to medium size businesses, involving discrete and process production. As a manufacturing consultant, he has implemented MRP II & ERP systems in over 45 companies. He has introduced Lean Manufacturing and ERP/MRP techniques to many companies, and spoke on “ERP & Lean Systems” at the Lean Mfg Seminar.
Currently, he works with small to medium size companies, helping them improve profits and productivity using a variety of “Learn – Do” classes. He has taught at several local colleges, and is a certified APICS Instructor for CPIM & CSCP courses.
Mr. Hollinger acquired ‘hands-on’ manufacturing experience as:
Ø Manager for a tool & die and wire forming company
Ø Manager of a glass products division
Ø Materials Manager, and Controller, of a Fortune 1000 Co. Division
Ø Set up and managed a electro-chemical plating operation
Ø Successfully led a company through a Chap XI Reorganization
Ø Set up and trained clients in the operation of television tube rebuilding equipment in the US, Zambia, Pakistan, Costa Rica, Iraq, and Ecuador
Ø Designed and produced induction heating and vacuum equipment
Mr. Hollinger studied Electrical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology. He has been a member and held APICS CPIM certification since 1990. He has a lean certificate from NIST, NJMEP, & DVIRC. He obtained a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification in 2004. He is also an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
Directions
Traveling South on the New Jersey Turnpike Use Exit 8A
-Take Route 32 West (to the right), to Route 130 South (to the left).
-Proceed south on Route 130 (in the right hand lane) thru the light at Dey Road. 200 feet south of Dey Road bear right off of Route 130 onto North Main Street.
-Go through the Village, cross over the Lake; The Cranbury Inn will be the seventh (7th) building on the left after the Lake ~ four (4) miles from the Turnpike tool booths.
Traveling South on Route 130
-Approximately 3 miles south of Dayton and Deans note, as landmarks, the signs for the NJ Turnpike and Route 32; and a 'Park and Ride' on the right.
-Proceed south on Route 130 (in the right hand lane) thru the light at Dey Road. 200 feet south of Dey Road bear right off of Route 130 onto North Main Street, Cranbury.
-Go through the Village, cross over the Lake and The Cranbury Inn will be the seventh (7th) building on the left after the Lake.
Traveling South on Route One
-Exit onto Scudders Mill Road (changes to Plainsboro Road in Plainsboro).
-Travel approximately six (6) miles to Main Street, Cranbury (Route 535).
-Turn right onto Main Street, go through the Village, cross over the Lake, and The Cranbury Inn will be the seventh (7th) building on the left after the Lake, (approx 7 miles from Route One and Scudders Mill Road).
Traveling North on the New Jersey Turnpike - Use Exit 8
-Take Route 33 East (to your right); travel one mile and take Route 133 West.
-Take the first Exit off Route 133 (Route 130 North/New Brunswick). Go to the circle 1/2 mile ahead.
-At the traffic circle turn left and cross the south bound lanes of Route 130. You will then be on South Main Street, Cranbury. The Cranbury Inn is one mile ahead on your right.
Traveling North on Route 130
-Cross Princeton-Hightstown Road (Route 571) in East Windsor and proceed thru three traffic lights. At 3rd light; Old Cranbury Road / traffic circle ahead.
-At the traffic circle turn left and cross the south bound lanes of Route 130. You will then be on South Main Street, Cranbury. The Cranbury Inn is one mile ahead on your right.
Traveling North on Route One
-Exit onto Scudders Mill Road (changes to Plainsboro Road in Plainsboro).
-Travel approximately six (6) miles to Main Street, Cranbury (Route 535).
-Turn right onto Main Street, go through the Village, cross over the Lake; The Cranbury Inn will be the seventh (7th) building on the left after the Lake. (approx 7 miles from Route One and Scudders Mill Road).
Traveling West on Route 33
-On Route 33 West past "Twin Rivers" take Route 133 West to Route 130 North/New Brunswick.
-On Route 130 North proceed to the traffic circle 1/2 mile ahead.
-At the traffic circle turn left and cross the south bound lanes of Route 130. You will then be on South Main Street, Cranbury. The Cranbury Inn is one mile ahead on your right.
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2008-2009 PRSJ Board of Directors
Board of Directors for 2008 - 2009
President
George Lazarides, CPIM
Executive Vice President
Bryan Warshofsky, CPIM
Recording Secretary
Brian Dougherty
V.P. Programs
Lucille Lucas
V.P. Finance
Robert Wetherill, CPIM
V.P. Education
Kenneth Wilding
V.P. Membership
Frank Abatangelo
V.P. Marketing
Jeffrey Dougherty
Newsletter Editor
Richard Piccone
Arrangements Director
Diane Pacholec
Employment Director
Dave Hollinger, CPIM, CSCP
Company Coordinator
Blair Williams, CFPIM, CSCP, Jonah
Presidents Advisory Council
John Zoller
Member at Large
James O’Donnell
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Happy Autumn 2008
Hello to all of our PRSJ members!
V.P. of Membership: Frank Albatangelo
I want to thank all those members of the PRSJ chapter who have recently renewed their APICS membership to continue with their APICS education and other chapter benefits.
APICS—The Association for Operations Management is an international educational society recognized worldwide for its training and certification programs. Our nearly 70,000 members are resource management professionals from 20,000 manufacturing and service companies around the world. APICS members are individuals responsible for directing the supply chain, materials management, information services, purchasing, customer service, and quality control within their companies.
Membership in APICS is open to anyone with an interest in the field of Operations or Resource Management. Although the roots of APICS are in manufacturing production and inventory management, the scope of our society has broadened over the years to address operations and resource management issues in a wide variety of organizations, including banks, utilities, and health care. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: APICS membership brings with it a variety of benefits. APICS members receive the monthly magazine, APICS-The Performance Advantage and the APICS Dictionary, as well as the APICS International Conference and Exposition Proceedings. APICS members can participate in a variety of electronic discussion forums, receive information from the APICS Hotline, and take advantage of the APICS Career Center.
APICS members receive discounts on the hundreds of publications available at the APICS Bookstore. In addition, APICS members receive discounts on Society educational workshops and programs, as well as discounts on certification exam registration and registration for the APICS International Conference and Exposition. Of course, the opportunity to network with your peers is a benefit that's hard to put a price tag on - you may just find a solution to that problem that's been a real headache for your company!
APICS offers several categories of membership, including Professional, Group-Site, and Student. Anyone can join under a Professional membership. A Group-Site membership entitles a specific company facility or location to five designated members who receive the normal APICS publications, but any employee of the company is eligible for member discounts on publications and programs. A Student membership is available to full-time students at accredited institutions of higher learning. Education Educational programs, such as Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), provide information regarding the interdependencies of all business disciplines. APICS certifications are internationally recognized, often specified in employment ads, and can provide you with a foot in the door at the next employer. Members in between positions can attend our classes for just the price of the learning materials.
Member Application: If you are taking or plan to begin taking courses toward APICS Certification via classes held by APICS PRSJ, it makes good sense to become an APICS member and to qualify for the discount of 15% off each class. Your annual membership cost will be covered by the time you take your second class!! To become a member, either enroll online or download an application and mail it to APICS to start shaping your future today. APICS Membership is $200 ($165 for National Membership and $35 for Chapter dues). Be sure to request to be placed in the Princeton South Jersey chapter. You can obtain an application by going on the web to the following link::
http://www.apics.org/Membership/Join/professional.htm then download a prospectus (PDF pages 9-12), ">http://www.apics.org/Membership/Join/professional.htm then download a prospectus (PDF pages 9-12), or call APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 354-8851 to enroll join by phone.
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The Voice of PRSJ Members
Survey Results
by Bryan Warshofsky
Membership Survey Results
In May, the PRSJ Chapter conducted a survey of its members. The survey was a set of 15 questions, which focused on understanding the interests of the chapter membership and activities that they are interested in. The goal of the survey is to provide the Board of Directors with information to better serve our chapter members in the 2008/ 2009 year.
Our thanks to the 46 members (almost 20% of the chapter members) who took the time to answer the survey. Your responses and comments were reviewed by the Board at our June board meeting and have provided a number of opportunities for improvements for the chapter. Examples of the feedback received from questions in the survey include; 47% of those who responded are involved with APICS for the networking opportunities, educational offerings and APICS certification; 62% are interested in joint meetings and plant tours. Knowing these preferences will help in planning for the PDM's and Educational offerings for the coming year.
Aside from the survey, members are always encouraged to share any ideas, thoughts or concerns with the board throughout the year, by email or in person at our Monthly Professional Development Meetings. Email addresses of the board members are on the chapter website at www.apics-prsj.org.
PRSJ is YOUR chapter---GET INVOLVED!
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Our Chapter
by George Lazarides, CPIM
President’s Message
From
George Lazarides
Our Chapter
Hello to all of our Princeton South Jersey members! We had the first meeting of our new year and it was fantastic. Peter Blok’s presentation on drug pedigree packaging was very insightful. Very often new regulations from one state can dictate how we conduct our business throughout the country as other states adopt the same practices. In this case, a regulation concerning drug pedigree, which is drug distribution traceability, was created in Florida. This regulation required extensive documentation be generated for pharmaceutical shipments. The shipping contents have to be verified against the documentation generated prior to shipping. Then the documents are to be sent separately from the shipment to the receiving party. The receiving party would then verify the shipment upon receipt using the same documents. The purpose of this practice is to inhibit counterfeit drugs from entering the supply chain. In order to make this practical, it was decided that technology would have to be the answer. Mr. Blok’s story about how his company wanted to be on the leading edge of compliance and decided to use smart labels. He also told us about the many hiccups they had along the way and how it was difficult to find experts that had the knowledge base and skill set to help them reach their objectives throughout the whole project. It was a very informative and amusing presentation and we thank Mr. Blok for his time.
Don’t forget our education programs to prepare you for APICS certification exams. We have the following classes in progress:
· Detailed Scheduling and Planning
· Lean Enterprise
· Certified Supply Chain Professional
Turn to our Education section of this newsletter to find other course offerings near you. Remember, if you want to earn more, you have to learn more.
Be sure to come to our next Profession Development meeting to meet fellow PRSJ members and listen to one of our favorite speakers, Dave Hollinger. These meetings are worthwhile nights out to listen to informative speakers and talk to members who might have some experience in areas where you could use some free advice.
So come on out to our meetings and see what your chapter is all about.
Happy Halloween!
George Lazarides, CPIM
President, APICS Princeton South Jersey Chapter
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Certification Exam Prepartion Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Education Calendar
For more information on individual courses and/or to register click on the appropriate date and course title at the apics-prsj.org website.
October 2008
10-14-08 Basics of Supply Chain Management, Mt. Laurel, NJ
November 2008
TBD
December 2008
12-04-08 Strategic Management of Resources, East Windsor, NJ
12-11-08 Basics of Supply Chain Management, East Windsor, NJ
January 2009
01/20/09 Master Planning of Resources, Mt. Laurel, NJ
February 2009
02-17-09 Basics of Supply Chain Management, Mt. Laurel, NJ
March 2009
03-10-09 Certified Supply Chain Professional, East Windsor, NJ
03-19-09 Master Planning of Resources, East Windsor, NJ
April 2009
04-13-09 Lean Enterprise, East Windsor, NJ
May 2009
05-12-09 Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Mt. Laurel, NJ
05-26-09 Basics of Supply Chain Management
June 2009
06-25-09 Execution and Control of Operations, East Windsor, NJ
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