| When you travel the APICS pathway for lifelong learning, you ensure your lifelong success in the resource management field. The NWIE Chapter offers a variety of learning opportunities to help you enhance your professional skills and development. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, explore the educational pathways to set the course objectives that are right for you. |
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Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management Series
CPIM Certification REview Courses
Seminars
Webinars
Customized Courses |
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Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management Series |
| For those individuals who may not yet be ready for certification review classes, APICS has developed a series of courses through which one can learn the "Body of Knowledge" These course are called the Fundamentals of Materials and Operations Management. Open classes are offered throughout the year, so watch the class schedule page for upcoming opportunities. |
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| Participants gain practical, essential skills that help them become more effective and productive in their jobs. The four-module format of the course teaches basic concepts, techniques, and terminology. For professionals aspiring to APICS certification, Fundamentals establishes a solid entry-level base of knowledge upon which to build. View each of the four modules of Fundamentals based on your area of interest. |
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| For a complete detailed overview of the Fundamentals Program, download this brochure. |
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Fundamentals of Inventory Control |
| This course introduces essential vocabulary and skills in identifying and applying the basic principles of inventory management. Basic methods of planning and controlling inventory in manufacturing, institutional,distribution and retail environments are covered. The questions of what to stock are addressed through an examination of current and evolving technologies of inventory management. |
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Fundamentals of Planning |
| This course introduces participants to the principles of effective planning. The course presents the concepts of planning at each level, from strategic to tactical. Participants work together to solve problems, develop plans, build teams, and present solutions. |
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Fundamentals of Manufacturing Control |
| This course deals with priority and capacity management through the use of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity management, capacity requirements planning (CRP), production activity control (PAC),and Just-in-Time (JIT). This course explores the execution of the production plan and master production schedule, reactions to capacity constraints, and maintenance of individual order control. |
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Fundamentals of Operations Management |
| This course is concerned with the design of systems to produce goods and services and the operation of those systems. It discusses relationships within the company environment, particularly with marketing and product design. Topics covered include facilities planning, total quality management (TQM), cost analysis, project planning, and operations resource management. |
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CPIM Certification Review Series
Seminars & Short Courses
On-Line Webinars and Review Courses
Customized Courses |
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| Don't see the classes you want? Interested in offering classes on-site at your company? The NWIE Chapter offers special pricing and discounts for on-site classes and programs. Contact the Director of Education for details. |
