Opportunity to earn re-cert points
Arkieva offers you state-of-the-art supply chain planning software and now also its brand- new analytics services. Obviously, these activities cannot be conducted in a professional and efficient manner without thorough supply chain knowledge. And we like to share that knowledge with you! Seminars on Best Practices in Forecasting Many companies these days are perfectly aware about the importance and added value of an integrated demand management process. However, a lot of companies are still facing a lot of challenges. Do you recognize some of the following issues? What does an effective and mature demand planning process require? How do you optimize the limited time you have as a demand planner? What is the most appropriate level of aggregation to forecast? Do you also hear some of the following statements on a regular basis? Forecasts are always wrong, why should we care? If you are looking for an answer on at least one of these questions, or if you are eager to exchange experiences with other demand management professionals, it will certainly be worthwhile to spend some of your valuable time on one of our seminars on ‘Best Practices in Forecasting’. 12:30 pm Lunch Break 1:30 pm ‘Forecasting Professional Discussion Forum’ to exchange lessons learned with colleague demand planning professionals 4:00 pm Closing Networking
How to measure and interpret forecast accuracy?
Sales people should forecast every SKU at every location every month.
There is no added value for my sales department, why should I cooperate?
Forecast whatever you want, budget must be reached anyway.
Best Practices in Forecasting: A Seminar by Arkieva
May 2013
2013 APICS Student Scholarship Awarded to Widener University Students
May 2013
On Thursday, March 28 the APICS Brandywine Valley Chapter was proud to present the APICS Scholarship Award to two rising Seniors at Widener University. Andrew Vogel and Sara Wendt were recognized as outstanding Operations Management majors who demonstrate strong potential for a successful career in the Operations Management field. Andrew and Sara were also participants in the 2013 APICS Case Competition held by the Mid-Atlantic District. Our congratulations go out to these two exceptional students, and best wishes for their future success.
Please Join us for the Hear We Go Walk this May!
April 2013
Please join our chapter, Team APICS BVC, for the 5th Annual Hear We Go 5K Run/Walk on Saturday May 4th! All family and friends are welcome to join! It will be held at the beautiful grounds of Nemours Mansion and Gardens. As you may know, it is very difficult to gain access to tour the exquisite Nemours Mansion and Gardens, so getting to walk the grounds alone is a wonderful opportunity! In addition, all proceeds from the walk will go towards Alfred. I duPont Hospital for Children’s program for hearing loss and conservation.
As well as admission to the Nemours Mansion and Garden grounds and supporting a valuable cause, all participants will receive a free t-shirt, refreshments, and can participate in activities and a raffle! Our chapter has also made a donation, and our name will be on the t-shirts! The Hear we Go Walk will be a great chance to help out the Children’s Hospital and enjoy the gardens on a beautiful May day all while networking with the chapter!
Instructions on how to sign up!
Go to https://www.runtheday.com/registration/select_race_type/13148
- Select Open Team Registration
- Fill out required information and in the “Join Existing Team” field, select APICS BVC Team
Don’t want to walk, but still want to volunteer?
Go to https://www.runtheday.com/registration/volunteer_signup/13148
Nemours is in need of event volunteers for a wide range of activities!
On behalf of the entire board, we truly wish you can participate in this wonderful opportunity with us!
ISM Satellite Seminar – “Controlling Cost through Controlling Inventory”
April 2013
Seeking information on the impact of inventory on a company’s bottomline or a government entity.
Needing an understanding (or refresher) of inventory processes, tools, and techniques.
Seeking to add more value to supply management through a better understanding of inventory issues.
Wanting to gain an understanding of how inventory can affect customer service levels and an organization’s competitive advantage.
Participants will earn 4 CEH towards certification maintenance
4417 Lancaster Pike
Wilmington DE 19807
(map)
Building 735, Room 1335. Check in with the Receptionist in the Lobby.
Brandywine Valley Chapter Gives Back to A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
April 2013
This year, our chapter has gone outside our core competencies and has engaged in a philanthropic effort with our local children’s hospital, Nemours. All proceeds from our January PDM went to our donation that will be allocated towards their current expansion project. Together, with the help of our generous members’ donations and the Board of Director’s contribution, we have raised $2,000! Our donation will be represented by a brick with “APICS Brandywine Valley Chapter” on it, and will be in a park that will be part of the expanded hospital. Nemours truly appreciated our support, and we hope to continue our relationship with them in the future! Thank you to each member for your generosity!
Check Presentation: Al Leigh, Joy Zernhelt: Development Assistant at Nemours, Rachel Rurak
Welcome New Members and Membership Milestones
April 2013
The following people have recently joined the Brandywine Valley chapter:
Seth Marcus
Kim Behler
Jane Austin
Stephanie Woodard
Molly Gabriel
Hong Yin
Kimberly Eagle
David Recchiuti
Megan Barr
Kenneth Marusczak
Karen Bullen
Scott Snyder
Eric Yuen
Joseph Bello
Lori Diamond
Sherry Hinton
Susan Ventresca
Congratulations to the following members who will celebrate a milestone this month:
25 Years:
James Morakinyo
20 Years:
Mazal Mariano
15 Years:
Donna Wittreich
David Julius
Carla Shover
10 Years:
Ameya Dixit
Bonnie Wright
David Freeman
5 Years:
John Locklear
Bradley Gollhardt
Olive Sikem Ngah
David Stephenson
Alise Williams
Anthony Adetayo
Kent Kimerer
Courtney Golden
Kenneth Williams
Fourth Annual Student Case Competition
February 2013
The fourth annual Student Case Competition presented by the APICS Mid-Atlantic District was held February 8-9, 2013. The Brandywine Valley Chapter was proud to sponsor two teams from local schools – six students from the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business, Operations Management program, and five students from Widener University. Both teams competed in Harrisburg, PA, against 11 other large school undergraduate and graduate teams.
Both teams impressed the judges with their written and oral presentation skills. Students were given a case study at 8:00 pm Friday night about a Mexican auto parts supplier that was dealing with ineffective systems, troubled suppliers, employee morale issues and anything else that could go wrong with a company. The teams worked through the night to turn this company around by 10 am Saturday morning, with a 5 page paper and 7 minute oral presentation. Their innovative solutions, grasp of Operations Managements theories and systems, and overall presence impressed everyone with whom they came into contact.
We are proud to announce the University of Delaware team captured the Grand Prize in the competition, receiving a $5000 stipend to represent the Brandywine Valley Chapter and Mid-Atlantic district at the International Case Competition in Orlando, FL this September! Congratulations to both teams!
 Univ of Delaware Team members (L to R): Michelle Barineau, Kimberly Eagle, Alex Liberatore, Jaclyn Williams, Arielle Rich, Hong Yin |
 Widener Team members (L to R): Prof. Lisa Bussom, Sara Wendt, Tetyana Trofimova, Ryan Paul, Charles Bytheway, Andrew Vogel |
Univ of Delaware Team members (L to R): Michelle Barineau, Kimberly Eagle, Alex Liberatore, Jaclyn Williams, Arielle Rich, Hong Yin
Widener Team members (L to R): Prof. Lisa Bussom, Sara Wendt, Tetyana Trofimova, Ryan Paul, Charles Bytheway, Andrew Vogel
Welcome New Members and Membership Milestones
February 2013
The following people have recently joined the Brandywine Valley chapter:
Kevin Cencula
Benjamin Cowan
Mark Everitt
Andre Ferreira
Luz Elena Garcilazo-Ortiz
Floyd Joyner
Srinivas Kandula
Alex Liberatore
Thomas Mccartin Jr.
Nancy Murashige
Phil Norman Jr.
Matthew Reymann
Arielle Rich
Jaclyn Williams
Gregory Wuthnow Jr.
Congratulations to the following members who will celebrate a milestone this month:
15 Years:
Della Danz
Donna Wittreich
10 Years:
Ameya Dixit
5 Years:
Christine Allison
Georgia Coats
Sandra Lewis
Lisa Bussom
Karen Keith
Welcome New Members and Membership Milestones
December 2012
The following people have recently joined the Brandywine Valley chapter:
Charles Bytheway
May Chen
Shawn Episcopo
Patrick Hurley
James Johns
Chenfeng Lai
Paige Muldoon
Paul Ryan
Cleveland Smith
Stas Starvoytov
Steven Trefz
Andrew Vogel
Morgan White
Congratulations to the following members who will celebrate a milestone this month:
25 Years:
Lisette Bryant
20 Years:
Deborah Krissinger
15 Years:
Hazel Cole
5 years:
Angie Kennard
Myoshi Aubain
Michael Bolten
APICS Item Writing Workshops
October 2012
4727 Concord Pike
Brandywine, DE 19810
Get involved with APICS certifications!
APICS is seeking volunteers to participate in the APICS Certified in Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) item-writing workshops October 26 and 27, 2012, in Delaware, USA.
Who can participate?
Any person with an APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP is invited to participate. As an attendee, you have the opportunity to learn more about the certification process, how questions are written, and how questions relate to the exam content manual. Attendees hear from some of the most experienced leaders in the certification program, and have the opportunity to network with certification leadership, as well as other professionals.
This is a two-day workshop and because there are different activities each day, APICS needs a commitment for the full workshop.
What do you receive for volunteering for this activity?
You receive 10 certification maintenance points and 5 points toward earning your CFPIM.
You receive breakfast and lunch both days.
You will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses including hotel and mileage up to a maximum of $100 per person.
You will be a more informed instructor, chapter leader, or APICS member about APICS certification exams.
You will be contributing to future APICS certification exams.
By networking and working with other APICS volunteers, you will help keep exam questions current.
Register
To volunteer, send an email that includes your name, email, and APICS ID to Katie Gottwaldt, Manager of Test Development at kgottwaldt@apics.org. Please mention your first and second choice of exams you would like to contribute to.
You may choose between the APICS CSCP exam and/or the APICS CPIM exam modules-Basics of Supply Chain Management, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Execution and Control of Operations, or Strategic Management of Resources. Be sure to include any requests you may have concerning dietary needs or accessibility.