More Education,

More Knowledge, and

More Competitive. That's APICS!

Dear Members & Friends, 

Let it snow!  Let it snow!  Let it snow! 

Unfortunately, response was low in December, so our scheduled PDM had to be cancelled.  Apparently, everyone was Christmas shopping and shoveling snow! 

However, January is coming quickly and we have a very nice event planned!  Our very much loved Past President, Keith Johnson will be presenting on January 19 at Giovanni’s.  His presentation is entitled, “Using APICS Guides to Help Manage Your Career”.  We have all experienced some tough times in the past few years.  Keith points out how APICS helps define logical steps in succession that will help you reach your career goals.  This is very useful information in times like these. 

As you are aware, this year our theme is, “APICS Can Help You Compete”.  Keith Johnson’s presentation fits nicely into this theme.  In addition, we have course offerings through Rock Valley College that can get you through all five CPIM course requirements in one year. This is an unprecedented and outstanding opportunity.  This spring semester we are offering; Master Planning of Resources, Execution and Control of Operations and Basics of Supply Chain Management. 

So, do not miss this accelerated opportunity to begin your APICS training toward CPIM certification! 

Chapter objectives this year are:

•   Strengthen our local Chapter by providing quality leadership

•   Grow our membership and grow PDM attendance

•   Provide the resources for Individuals and companies to compete

•   Promote the APICS Body of Knowledge with vigor 

As President of the APICS Rock Valley Chapter, I invite you to join us at our January PDM for a very informative, thought provoking presentation and networking opportunity.   

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All,

Best wishes,

Ellen Granneman, CPIM, PMP

Click here to register for our upcoming PDM.

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APICS Rock Valley Chapter

The APICS Rock Valley Chapter is the local representative of APICS The Association of Operations Management.  

The chapter is an Illinois Corporation governed  by a locally elected Board of Directors.

Purpose of Chapter

The primary pupose of the chapter is to provide educational opportunities to its members and to the local Rock River Valley community.  

Educational Offerings are presented in many different ways.  The Chapter provides monthly offerings at the Professional Development Meetings, held September through May on the third Wednesday of each month.  

The Chapter has formed an alliance with Rock Valley College to offer education in the APICS Body of Knowledge during the College's Spring and Fall Semesters.  To learn about this  semester's offerings, click here.

The APICS Strategic Plan, approved by the APICS Board of Directors on May 3, 2003, was developed by the APICS Board of Directors, other volunteers, and professional staff leaders.

Mission
APICS is the global leader and premier provider of information and services in production and inventory management and related areas to enable members, enterprises, and individuals to add value to their business performance.

APICS Focus and Identity
APICS will focus on its core competency of production and inventory management, building on this core to develop related businesses as appropriate. APICS will eliminate the tag line "the educational society for resource management," and will develop new tag lines based on further consideration of how best to promote the APICS brand.