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Friday, March 13, 2009
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Issue 23
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VOLUME 1
ISSUE 23
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General Pencil vs. China: A Case Study
March Professional Development Meeting
by Rick Cathers and David Seebers
Professional Development Meeting
Annual South Jersey Meeting
Topic : General Pencil vs. China: A Case Study
Speakers : Rick Cathers and David Seebers
Location : Cafe Gallery, Burlington, NJ
Date : March 18, 2009
Registration: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Dinner: 6:30 - 7:45 PM
Presentation: 7:45 - 8:45 PM
Cost*
- $30 member
- $35 non member
- $20 student
* Cash or Check (made out to APICS-PRSJ), No Credit Cards
Pre-registration helps keep our cost down. Walk-ins are always accepted.
General Pencil vs. China: A Case Study
This presentation will show how a 120 year old New Jersey manufacturer of wooden pencils used APICS education, Lean techniques, and a union workforce, to beat the competition from China in selling this basic commodity product to retailers in the United States.
Using a case study, lectures, interactive discussion and question & answer, attendees will learn how General Pencil Company developed an education program for their workforce, designed a basic Pull System for authorizing work, and what they changed in the physical layout of the plant to support this new system.
Following this presentation participants will be able to:
- Layout the basic components of a Lean education program
- Develop a simple Pull System to authorize work
- Identify physical constraints to implementing a Pull System
About the Speakers
Rick Cathers is a Change Master and president of MicroCraft, The Knowledge Company. He works with domestic and international clients to identify process problems, develop solutions, implement organizational change and improve financial results. He specializes in process modeling, technology selection, performance measurement development, and quality improvement projects.
Rick actively works to spread the APICS Body of Knowledge. For over 20 years, he has taught CPIM certification review courses. In addition, he develops customized education programs for companies based on these courses. These programs are geared to solve specific educational needs that will help a company to achieve its business objectives. Rick also works with individuals to improve their training and public speaking skills as a Train-the-Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors teacher.
Rick is an active member of APICS and a featured speaker at National and International conferences, seminars and chapter professional development meetings. He is an Adjunct Professor at Camden County College.
David Seeber is Vice President of Manufacturing at General Pencil Company, a manufacture of classic wooden pencils. He is also Chief Operating Officer of OPERA Express International, a company dedicated to growing people, performance and purpose. For almost 30 years, in companies from Georgia to New Jersey, David has worked to make the U.S pencil manufacturing industry more competitive by designing and implementing manufacturing techniques that minimize labor, improve quality, shorten delivery time and reduce costs. He is a frequent speaker at seminars, workshops and regional conferences.
Directions
From New Jersey
From South Jersey, take Interstate 295 North to Exit 47B, onto Route 541 North, for 3 miles. Route 541 becomes High Street in Burlington. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
From North Jersey, take New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 5. Turn left onto Route 541 North, for 4 miles. Route 541 becomes High Street in Burlington. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
From Burlington and Camden County riverfront towns, take Route 130 North to Burlington. Turn left onto High Street from the left lane of Route 130 (High Street is the second traffic light past Liberty Toyota). Take High Street for 4 blocks. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
From Mercer County, take Interstate 295 South to Exit 47B, onto Route 541 North, for 3 miles. Route 541 becomes High Street in Burlington. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
From Shore Points, take a westbound highway such as the Atlantic City Expressway from southern shore points to Interstate 295 North or Interstate 195 from northern shore points to the New Jersey Turnpike and follow the corresponding directions above. From central shore points, Route 72 and Route 70 connect with county roads through Pemberton and Mt. Holly to Route 541 to Burlington. Directional signs to the Burlington Bristol Bridge are posted along many of these roads throughout Burlington County.
From Pennsylvania
From Philadelphia, take Interstate 95 North, to Exit 40 (Bristol). Turn right onto Route 413 South for 2.5 miles to the Burlington-Bristol Bridge. (Route 413 South goes under a railroad bridge, turn right just under the railroad bridge and passes Rohm and Haas.)
After crossing the Burlington-Bristol Bridge, take the first left turn, going around a traffic island onto Broad Street. (There are railroad tracks in the center of Broad Street.) Take Broad Street 3 blocks to the first traffic light at High Street. Turn left onto High Street for 2 blocks. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
From Newtown/Yardley, Bucks County, take Interstate 95 South, to Exit 40 (Bristol) and follow the above directions.
From northern and western suburbs, take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to New Jersey. Take the first exit, Exit 6A, to Route 130 South for 4 miles to High Street. (High Street is the first traffic light past Auerback Chevrolet.) Turn right onto High Street for 4 blocks. Café Gallery is the last building on the right.
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Spring 2009 Courses
Education
“Spring 2009”
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Dates: March 10, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: Shiseido America, 366 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Instructor: Dave Hollinger
13 weeks
Cost: $895 for APICS Members, $1195 for non-members. 15% discount for groups of 3 or more from the same company. Additional $595 fee for CSCP Courseware and web-based resources (no discount applies). Make checks payable to APICS-PRSJ
Course Content, Modules 1-4:
1. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS
Explore how successful supply chain management adds value to your organization
Understand the supply chain management processes
Develop a supply chain strategy that aligns with the corporate strategy
Assess and measure the effectiveness of supply chains
Establish a continuous improvement process for supply chains
Understand the importance of supply chain design and its continually evolving capabilities
2. BUILDING COMPETITIVE OPERATIONS, PLANNING, AND LOGISTICS
Understand natural dynamics within the supply chain to optimize performance and increase profitability
Asses the value of demands and reduce complexity in demand planning
Establish collaborations to replace or improve demand estimates
Include supply chain factors in product designs
Align distribution and transportation options with supply chain strategy
Develop and implement plans for using 3PL and 4PL service providers
Understand the importance of reverse logistics
3. MANAGING CUSTOMER AND SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS
Categorize customers based on their profiles and needs
Understand customer loyalty and lifetime value of a customer
Establish measures of customer satisfaction
Understand the strategic importance of purchasing and supplier relationships
Establish a supplier rating system
Effectively use customer data to improve service performance and increase value to suppliers and customers
4. USING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO ENABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Understand the role of data and information technology in support of the supply chain
Learn how technology-enabled supply chains contribute to business strategies and operating plans
Explore the IT infrastructure as it relates to the comprehensive set of supply chain management systems
Understand the innovative technologies enabling collaborative commerce and global visibility
Apply technology to enhance distribution, reverse logistics, and global supply chain communications
Master Planning of Resources
Dates: March 17, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: Shiseido America, 366 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Instructor: John Zoller
8 weeks, 24 instruction hours
Cost: $550 includes workbook. 15% discount for all APICS Members. 15% discount for groups of 3 or more students. Make checks payable to APICS-PRSJ.
Recommended Reference Materials; cost not included in tuition fee
Master Planning of Resources
Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and learn to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics include:
- Demand Management
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Master Scheduling
- Measuring the Business Plan
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Dates: May 12, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: OKI Data Americas, 2020 Bishops Gate Blvd., Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Instructor: TBD
9 weeks, 27 instruction hours
Cost: $550 includes workbook. 15% discount for all APICS Members. 15% discount for groups of 3 or more students. Make checks payable to APICS-PRSJ
Detailed Scheduling and Planning Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. The course includes detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning.Topics include
- Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
- Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
- Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
- Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply
Execution and Control of Operations
Dates: May 21, 2009
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: Shiseido America, 366 Princeton-Hightstown Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Instructor: John Zoller
9 weeks, 27 instruction hours
Cost: $550 includes workbook. 15% discount for all APICS Members. 15% discount for groups of 3 or more students. Make checks payable to APICS-PRSJ. Recommended Reference Materials; cost not included in tuition fee
Execution and Control of Operations
Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories.Topics include
- Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
- Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
- Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems
- Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback.
To Register: www.apics-prsj.org
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Remaining Professional Development Meetings
Remaining Meetings for 2008-2009
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Date
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Speaker
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Topic
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Location
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March 18, 2009
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Rick Cathers &
David Seeber
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General Pencil vs. China
A Case Study
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Cafe Gallery
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April 15, 2009
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TBD
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TBD
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TBD
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May 20, 2009
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Gary Pezzuti
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TBD + Career workshop
preceding the meeting
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Cranbury Inn
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June 17, 2009
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TBD
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Top Management Night
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TBD
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2008-2009 Princeton South Jersey 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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