Upcoming Educational Events

Saturday March 20, 2010
APICS - Certified Supply Chain Professional Classes (CSCP)- Waubonsee Community College - Sugar Grove, IL USA - Tell a Friend
1 Day.  WCC and the APICS Fox River Chapter are delivering these classes on Friday so that you can be ready to take the next CSCP exam in  2010.  The CSCP designation can set  you up as a Supply Chain leader.  The program addresses the entire supply chain  - extending past your internal operations – from your suppliers, through your company, to your customers. 

Contact information: WCC – Blanche Norris - bnorris@waubonsee.edu or 630-906-4120; 
Contact: Michael Loughman, CSCP mfloughman@earthlink.net 630-232-7396

Nov 2007 - NEW EXPANDED SECOND Edition "Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS and ERP Providers - Expanded Edition" New content in all areas plus new detailed implementation chapter. 205 pages. $125 USD.

Monday April 12, 2010
Strategic Supply Chain Management Concepts & Applications - CSCMP - Chicago, IL USA - Tell a Friend
2 Days.  True supply chain excellence is achieved by identifying the right core competencies, and understanding how these competencies can be aligned in a coherent supply chain strategy to drive competitive advantage.

This two-day intermediate workshop was designed for leaders facing the challenge of making supply chain relevant to overall business success. It is the perfect progression from the Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management workshop and is valuable for both leaders in supply chain management and for those outside supply chain (engineering, finance/accounting, sales, marketing, facilities, and manufacturing) who seek to tap into the power of supply chain excellence to deliver a competitive advantage. 
Website: http://cscmp.org/events/strategic-scm/index.asp
Contact: CSCMPseminars@cscmp.org 630.574.0985

Monday April 19, 2010
Supply Chain Resource Management - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
3 Days.  This two-and-one-half day course is one of the six courses that make up our Integrated Supply Chain Management Program [certification available]. UT was the first school to offer SCM certification. It includes over 100 hours of classroom time using 14 to 16 of our faculty. No other certification program meets such professional standards!

Supply Chain Resource Management uses valuation software developed by University of Tennessee faculty that allows the participants to learn how to measure the impact that changes in the supply chain have on the values of their own companies and other companies in the supply chain. Following a systematic hands-on procedure, participants will learn the language of chief financial officers and build a model to explain the value of their own companies or business units, given their current operating characteristics. Participants will then evaluate potential changes in the supply chain, measuring the impact on value versus the cost of the change. This analysis may be used as a tool for choosing among alternatives and for selling proposals to financial decision-makers within organizations. Participants will also learn how to measure the value of their partners in the supply chain, enabling them to construct win-win relationships.

An overview of the program and its six courses is available at: http://SupplyChain.utk.edu. 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/SCM5Literature
Contact: Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001

Wednesday April 21, 2010
Integrative Supply Chain Experience - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
3 Days.  This two-and-one-half day course is one of the six courses that make up our Integrated Supply Chain Management Program [certification available]. UT was the first school to offer SCM certification. It includes over 100 hours of classroom time using 14 to 16 of our faculty. No other certification program meets such professional standards!

Integrative Supply Chain Experience synthesizes the learning of the other five courses in the Integrated Supply Chain Management Program into an integrated learning experience. The course will illustrate the supply chain planning and execution cycle. The planning cycle will begin with demand, capacity, and supplier integration. Integrated advance planning tools provide the organization with the ability to communicate demand simultaneously to internal and external supply chain participants and, thus, to size the supply chain for execution. The execution cycle will be illustrated with order management, manufacturing execution, distribution channel integration, and supplier integration phases. The role of technology, including portal strategies, will be discussed and illustrated during this course in addressing the planning and execution cycles.

An overview of the program and its six courses is available at: http://SupplyChain.utk.edu. 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/SCM6Literature
Contact: The Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001

Friday April 23, 2010
How To Layout a Warehouse or Distirbution Center - Univ of KS - Overland Park, KS USA - Tell a Friend
3 Days.  Learn to:
•Improve the performance of warehouses and distribution facilities.
•Increase the productivity and effectiveness of those responsible for layout planning.
•Provide practical approaches to storage, order-picking, packing, material movement, and physical control.
•Streamline material flow in warehouses and distribution centers.
A practical working seminar based on the world's most widely used layout method.

If you are involved in any part of a layout project, this course is for you! Rather than making decisions based on the typical approaches to storage and warehouse layout, learn Systematic Layout Planning. Instead of avoiding changes or being frustrated by the process, attend this seminar and learn the skills needed to make your facility more effective!
All of the techniques presented are field-proven and derived from successful implementation. Case exercises are adapted from real situations and projects. 
Website: http://www.continuinged.ku.edu/programs/warehouse/
Contact: 877-404-5823

Sunday April 25, 2010
ISM' 95th Annual International Supply Management Conference - San Diego, CA USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  Attend the Conference and meet the best and the brightest in supply management. Workshop presenters represent successful practitioners and experts in the field. This is your chance to find out what works, who is best-in-class and how you can gain a competitive advantage.

Mega-Sessions on Business Continuity, Project Management, Services Procurement, Finance, and Negotiations. 
Website: http://www.ism.ws/confplanner/conf.cfm?confID=34
Contact:

Monday April 26, 2010
NA2010 - MHIA - Cleveland, OH USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  Tens of thousands of material handling and logistics buyers from more than 60 countries will meet at the 2010 North American Material Handling and Logistics Show (NA 2010) at Cleveland’s I-X Center. They will come to see, touch and operate the solutions of over 500 of the top material handling and logistics providers. The 150,000 square foot show floor will feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain.

NA 2010's Educational Conference will offer industry expertise on the latest supply chain innovations in over 60 educational sessions including the Keynote Series-The Future Track and the Supply Chain Summit.   If you are looking for solutions to improve customer service, reduce costs and to make your supply chain work more productively and profitably, register today for NA 2010. 
Website: http://www.nashow.com/default.aspx
Contact: Carol Miller cmiller@mhia.org

Sunday May 2, 2010
International Federation of Warehouse Logistics Associations 2010 Annual Convention - IFWLA - IWLA - Vancouver, BC Canada - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  Each year, the International Federation of Warehouse Logistics Associations (IFWLA) assembles the leading international 3PL providers to advance the knowledge-base on the logistics marketplace as well as warehousing and supply chain practices.  The annual conference goals are to foster global relationships and, in the current economy, to strategize on coping with the challenging recession and potentially changing trade patterns.

In 2010, the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA), representing the American and Canadian warehousing industries, is pleased to host IFWLA's annual convention in Vancouver. 
Website: http://www.iwla.com/events/CalDetails.aspx?id=223
Contact: Scott Brewster sbrewster@iwla.com

Sunday May 9, 2010
Supply Chain Logistics Management – Michigan State University - Lansing MI USA - Tell a Friend
5 Days.  This five-and-one-half day Executive Seminar is one of the premier supply chain programs offered by Michigan State University’s Executive Programs, having been in existence over forty years.   Emphasis is placed on supply chain integration,  performance measurement,  technological application,  organizational dynamics and the lessons learned from global world-class logistics organizations.   Co-sponsored by MSU’s Broad Graduate School of Management and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Detailed, descriptive literature for this course is available as a download in .pdf format at http://www.bus.msu.edu/execed/programs/dsp_programInfo.cfm?programID=1&recordnumber=1272 
Website: http://www.bus.msu.edu/execed/
Contact: Tricia Walters, Program Operations walterst@msu.edu 517-538-8711

Tuesday May 11, 2010
Performance-Based Logistics: The Basics and Beyond - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  Successfully implementing Performance-Based Logistics presents many challenges and, for many contractors and suppliers, significantly changes the way they conduct business with the Department of Defense. Along with the challenges come opportunities for competitive advantage, growth, and profits for those that master the PBL business model.

A four-day course focused on establishing and executing performance-based logistics contracts and programs – designed for corporate managers working with defense department counterparts.

The course will help you:

The University of Tennessee is the innovation leader in logistics and supply chain management education, research, and practice. Our programs are top-ranked: #1 globally for supply chain management education (2006 BearingPoint assessment for the Air Force); #2 globally for logistics-oriented faculty research (2009 Transportation Journal); #2 in North America (2005 Supply Chain Management Review). 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/PBLLiterature
Contact: Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001

Thursday May 13, 2010
Process Standards Workshop - CSCMP - Chicago, IL USA - Tell a Friend
2 Days.  Logistics performance management really can make a difference to the bottom line. Learn how at CSCMP’s Process Standards Workshop in Lombard, Illinois at CSCMP’s headquarters. Attend this new workshop and discover:•How best to evaluate the risks and rewards of potential initiatives:

•How best to evaluate the risks and rewards of potential initiatives
•How to identify what needs to be improved to increase financial performance
•How the newly updated second edition of the Process Standards book aligns with the APQC Process Classification FrameworkSM (PCF), allowing companies to access independent, cross-industry performance benchmark metrics that correlate with the CSCMP Process Standards. 
Website: http://cscmp.org/events/process-standards/index.asp
Contact: hmorys@cscmp.org 630.574.0985

Sunday May 16, 2010
WERC Annual Conference - Anaheim, CA USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  WERC’s conference focuses on education and practical takeaways. Throughout the 4 days, you’ll be able to choose from several different types of sessions.
 
FACILITY TOURS - Tours of interesting local facilities are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday mornings. The tours take 3 to 4 hours depending on travel time. Pre-registration and an additional payment are required. These are the only conference activities that have an additional charge.
 
GENERAL SESSIONS, WIRE, RECEPTIONS - Breakfasts, lunches, receptions, WIRE and any accompanying programming are for all conference  attendees.
 
FEATURE PRESENTATIONS -  Feature and Topic presentations are the heart of conference. Industry practitioners, consultants and educators share their expertise, experience and knowledge though lecture and PowerPoint illustration. Sessions are planned to cover all the aspects of warehousing and accompanying activities and processes. In each time slot at conference, you will have several choices as to what sessions to attend.

TOPIC BASED SESSION - Multiple tracks to select from - See website for details. 
Website: https://www.werc.org/Conference/tabid/59/Default.aspx
Contact: WERC Office wercoffice@werc.org 630-990-0001

Sunday June 6, 2010
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management – Michigan State University - Lansing MI USA - Tell a Friend
5 Days.  This five-and-one-half day Executive Seminar is one of the premier supply chain programs offered by Michigan State University’s Executive Programs, having been in existence over fifty years.   Join leading educators and industry professionals as they share their insights into the key strategies and practices that world-class organizations are using to achieve procurement and supply chain excellence and build sustainable competitive advantage.  This program is certified by the Institute for Supply Management for continuing education credits.

Detailed, descriptive literature for this course is available as a download in .pdf format at http://www.bus.msu.edu/execed/programs/dsp_programInfo.cfm?programID=3&recordnumber=1271 
Website: http://www.bus.msu.edu/execed/
Contact: Tricia Walters, Program Operations walterst@msu.edu 517-538-8711

Monday June 14, 2010
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management - CSCMP - Lombard, IL USA - Tell a Friend
2 Days.  Understanding key supply chain principles is crucial to your company's success and productivity. “Fundamentals” is an introductory, two-day, interactive workshop covering all aspects of the supply chain from how to choose a facility location to how to manage your workers.

•Define the supply chain and its significant impact on all aspects of business while gaining an understanding of all its components.
•Learn time and money saving techniques from supply chain veterans who can honestly say "been there, done that."
•Learn from others’ experiences and participate in group discussions that foster real life scenarios.
•Network with professionals from other trades and industries.
 
Completion of this workshop qualifies as a waiver for the Logistics Systems Management module in the CTL professional certification program offered by the American Society of Transportation and Logistics.. 
Website: http://cscmp.org/events/fundamentals/index.asp
Contact: CSCMPseminars@cscmp.org 630.574.0985

Tuesday June 22, 2010
Vested Outsourcing - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
3 Days.  Three-day course focused on establishing and executing Vested Outsourcing contracts and programs – designed for corporate managers working in outsourcing. Vested Outsourcing is the game-changing, best-in-class approach to performance-based outsourcing.

The University of Tennessee is the innovation leader in logistics and supply chain management education, research, and practice. Our programs are top-ranked: #1 globally for supply chain management education (2006 BearingPoint assessment for the Air Force); #2 globally for logistics-oriented faculty research (2009 Transportation Journal); #2 in North America (2005 Supply Chain Management Review). 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/VOLiterature
Contact: Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001

Wednesday July 14, 2010
MATTECH 2010 - 3rd Annual - Miami, FL USA - Tell a Friend
2 Days.  To discover the supply chain solutions of the top Material Handling, Manufacturing & Packaging Technology, Logistics and Supply Chain providers.
 
To see and operate the best and newest manufacturing, distribution and IT solutions and evaluate for yourself the ones you need to make your supply chain work more productively and profitably.
 
To learn how to successfully implement new technologies into your manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations while (at the same time) driving new revenues, enhancing brand value, cutting costs, and reducing risk. 
Website: http://www.mattech.us
Contact: info@mattech.us 941-320-3216

Tuesday September 14, 2010
Performance-Based Logistics: The Basics and Beyond - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  Successfully implementing Performance-Based Logistics presents many challenges and, for many contractors and suppliers, significantly changes the way they conduct business with the Department of Defense. Along with the challenges come opportunities for competitive advantage, growth, and profits for those that master the PBL business model.

A four-day course focused on establishing and executing performance-based logistics contracts and programs – designed for corporate managers working with defense department counterparts.

The course will help you:

The University of Tennessee is the innovation leader in logistics and supply chain management education, research, and practice. Our programs are top-ranked: #1 globally for supply chain management education (2006 BearingPoint assessment for the Air Force); #2 globally for logistics-oriented faculty research (2009 Transportation Journal); #2 in North America (2005 Supply Chain Management Review). 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/PBLLiterature
Contact: Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001

Sunday September 26, 2010
CSCMP Annual Global Conference - San Diego, CA USA - Tell a Friend
4 Days.  More learning, more networking, more research…our 2010 conference promises these and more. Our research is ongoing and educational tracks are currently being created. The theme of Learn, Lead, and Succeed will be embodied in supply chain’s largest global event.

See http://cscmpconference.org for more details. 
Website: http://cscmpconference.org/
Contact: Janine Stuck jstuck@csmcp.org

Tuesday October 26, 2010
Vested Outsourcing - The University of Tennessee -- Knoxville, Tennessee USA - Tell a Friend
3 Days.  Three-day course focused on establishing and executing Vested Outsourcing contracts and programs – designed for corporate managers working in outsourcing. Vested Outsourcing is the game-changing, best-in-class approach to performance-based outsourcing.

The University of Tennessee is the innovation leader in logistics and supply chain management education, research, and practice. Our programs are top-ranked: #1 globally for supply chain management education (2006 BearingPoint assessment for the Air Force); #2 globally for logistics-oriented faculty research (2009 Transportation Journal); #2 in North America (2005 Supply Chain Management Review). 
Website: http://TheCenter.utk.edu/VOLiterature
Contact: Center for Executive Education TheCenter@utk.edu +1.865.974.5001