APICS Toledo Detailed Scheduling and Planning Class September 25, 2008

The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Detailed Scheduling and Planning” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio. The course will run 9 weeks every Thursday starting September 25, 2008 from 6 pm until 9 pm.

Detailed Scheduling and Planning focuses on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Participants will study 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

The course will be led by Otto Steele. Otto is the Planning Leader at Owens Corning. Otto holds a CPIM certification (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) in addition to the CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager).

Additional information and registration can be found at http://www.apicstoledo.org/ or by e-mail to [email protected]. Course fees start at $120.

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APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

The Toledo chapter was chartered in 1962 and supports the association’s aims by:
· Offering on-going classroom training in Toledo and surrounding areas
· Partnering with Jackson Community College to offer training in Southern Michigan
· Offering Professional Development meetings throughout the year
· Organizing plant and facility tours for benchmarking
· Providing leadership and support to student chapters at BGSU and UT
· Offering eight (8) $500 college scholarships per year to university students
· Supporting 3 certifications in the Operations Management field
The Toledo chapter has in excess of 340 members and is operated by local professional volunteers as a non-profit organization.

Official Website: http://www.apicstoledo.org