District Class Offerings

Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In this course, you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization.
Topics include Elements of the Supply Chain, Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Quality Management (TQM), Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II), Demand Planning and Capacity Management.
Course materials listed below may not be included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org . Each registrant must have a participant guide and the book. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.
BSCM Participants Guide, stock# 09122, $85.00
Introduction to Materials Management, stock# 03813, $90.40
 

MPR

Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
Explores processes used to develop sales and operations plans; identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements; and gain an understanding of the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. The course focuses on developing and validating a plan of supply, relating management of demand to environment, and developing and validating the master schedule.
In addition, the course encompasses concepts for transforming sales, marketing, and business requirements into a feasible and economic plan in various business environments. It also addresses concepts and methodologies for managing projected and actual demands from distribution networks and external customers. Finally, the course presents methods for integrating sales and operations plans, demand forecasts, and customer demand into a specific master schedule.
Course materials listed below may not be included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org . Each registrant must have participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.

Master Planning of Resources Participant Guide, stock #09124, $85.00 Master Planning of Resources Reprints, stock #05001, $29.25 Distribution Planning and Control (2nd ed.), stock #03442, $76.00 Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems (5th ed.), stock #03406, $61.56 Master Scheduling in the 21st Century, stock # 03390, $34.61 Sales and Operations Planning, stock #03160, $34.61 Sales Forecasting, stock #03838, $34.61

DS&P

Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. 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.
Course materials listed below may not be included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or online at www.apics.org . Each registrant must have a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.
Detailed Scheduling and Planning Participants Guide, stock #09126, $85.00
Detailed Scheduling and Planning Reprints, stock #05003, $29.25
Integral Logistics Management (2nd ed.), stock #03127, $61.56

ECO

Execution and Control of Operations
Focuses on three main areas: Prioritizing and sequencing work; executing work plans, implementing controls, and reporting activity results; and evaluating and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production and process operations. It also addresses the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, as well as the control and handling of inventories. Finally, the course presents techniques for evaluating performance and collecting data for effective feedback.
Course materials listed below may not be included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or on line at www.apics.org  Each registrant must have a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants ho work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.
Execution and Control of Operations Participants Guide, sock #09128, $85.00 Execution and Control of Operations Reprints, stock #05009, $29.95 Capacity Management, stock #03601, $33.58 Just-In-Time: Making It Happen, stock #03114, $42.35 Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems (5th ed.), stock #03406, $61.56 Quality Planning and Analysis (4th ed.), stock #03606, $121.50 Production and Inventory Management (2nd ed.) stock #03501, $114.36
 

SMR

Strategic Management of Resources
Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change.
Topics include Competitive Market Issues, Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Organizational Design, Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes, Evaluating and Managing Projects.
Course materials listed below may not be included in the course fee but may be purchased directly from APICS at 1-800-444-2742, or on line at www.apics.org.  Each registrant must have a participant guide. Other items may be shared among registrants who work in the same location. Prices shown are member prices, nonmember prices are higher.
SMR Participant Guide, Stock #09130, $85.00
SMR Reprints, Stock #05011, $29.25
Harvard Business Review SMR Readings, Stock #05015, $48.75 Managerial Accounting (10th ed.), Stock #03471, $109.69 Operations Strategy, Stock #03286, $102.00
Project Management: A Managerial Approach (5th ed.), Stock #03488, $87.74

The APICS CSCP designation will enable you to learn world-class supply chain management practices, improve your company’s competitive position, and advance your career.
Our CSCP offerings are as follows

The first offering is an APICS CSCP 14 week class which is divided into four modules:

• Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
• Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
• Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
• Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management