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Wichita APICS Chapter is now offering |
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| Taught by APICS instructors in the following four modules in 10 three-hour sessions per module | |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF INVENTORY CONTROL |
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| Objective: To impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, providing participants with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the control of inventory and the impact that inventory can have on a business. Summary: Participants are introduced to 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 |
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| Objective:To impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of basic planning principles and techniques that are used at each level in the planning process. To provide practical examples and exercises, giving participants an opportunity to improve their planning, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Summary: 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. Through this course, they learn the essential ingredients of effective planning and have an opportunity to practice and enhance their own planning skills. |
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FUNDAMENTALS OF MANUFACTURING CONTROL |
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| Objective:To impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of priority and capacity management.
Summary: This course deals with priority and capacity management thru 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 |
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| Objective: To impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of operations resource management and the factors involved in designing and operating a production process. Summary: 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 ordering and distribution systems. Topics include cost analysis, project planning, facilities planning, total quality management (TQM), and operations resource management. | |
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| The above program is available thru the Wichita APICS Chapter, either "on-site" or in local classes. Please contact our VP of Education Dan Brace, CPIM at {316} 264-0270 or via e-mail: vp-education@apics-wichita.com with your class interest. | |
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this issue:
(1.) FEBRUARY PDM,
(2.) PRESIDENT'S CORNER, (3.) APICS CALENDAR OF EVENTS, (4.) ANNUAL
FUNDAMENTALS, (5.) SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE CLASSES,
(6.) OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS!,
(7.) APICS WICHITA BOD. | |