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Accountability and Motivations

March 2013.
Advice and Assistance for Manufacturers.
One key aspect of S&OP is that it is the mechanism for connecting the demand side (forecasting and demand management) with the supply side (production).

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Distinguish Yourself as a Supply Chain Expert

Five week APICS CSCP study program: January 28 – February 25, 2012.
With the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program, you can take your career and organization in a new and exciting direction.

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EXECUTIVE Supply Chain Workshop

Are you an executive (or do know of one) who could benefit from a better understanding of the Supply Chain, its design, organization, dynamics and management challenges?

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Master the art of forecasting

At year’s end, we are often caught up in thinking and planning for the current year. Did 2011 turn out the way you expected? Will 2012 be dramatically different? Are there other factors — things we are planning to do; things we think our competitors might do; outside forces such as changing tastes, demographics or economics — that might change the course of business in the coming year?

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Logistics, supply-chain mastery play key roles in achieving success

Two of the largest and most successful companies in the world achieved and maintain their success by mastering the supply chain. Wal-Mart took logistics to new heights, bringing big city, low prices and convenience to rural areas. Apple dominates its chosen markets through innovation but also benefits greatly from a single-minded focus on operational excellence.

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Don’t Fly Blind

Don’t Fly Blind.

Although many company leaders have contingency plans for their information technology infrastructure, few professionals give the same con­sideration to safeguarding their supply chains.

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Education is Key to Resource Management

To a great extent, business success is a result of effective management of operations and resources.  That is the focus of APICS — the association for operations management — an international organization with more than 40,000 members. APICS is focused

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APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program

APICS CSCP
In this challenging global marketplace, only the most well-trained, well-educated professionals will be sought after by employers and valued by organizations.

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