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Scope:  Introducing Supply Chain concepts and emphasizing basic terminology, the BSCM module traces the complete flow of inbound materials from your suppliers; through planning processes, transformation operations, and materiel management activities; and distribution of outbound end items to your customer.  Get a comprehensive overview of successful operating strategies with functional interfaces and cost tradeoffs to optimize your firm’s Supply Chain performance.

Who Should Attend?  Industry newcomers, logistics professionals, and those seeking to advance into managerial roles should take this course.  Anyone active in daily details of production or repair planning, purchasing, logistics, or operations control will bring home proven techniques to eliminate non-value-added activities, reduce costs and cycle times, and improve Customer Service. 

         There are substantial pre-course reading assignments to complete before every class, including the first.  Registration closes 9/16/16.

Schedule:  This 30-hour course is being offered Mondays, 4:00-7:00 PM, October 3, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, 2016.

Costs: Member Cost of $950 ($1250 Nonmember) includes tuition, exam fee plus these materials:                                                           

APICS Portfolio Totebag, #01349                                                                      

BSCM Participant Guide w/Exam Content Manual, #09122                          

BSCM Online Study Webtools                                                                            

Text, "Introduction to Materials Management" #03813

CPIM Exam Voucher (valid for one year)                                                              

Curriculum:  Classes are highly interactive, with a combination of reading assignments, group discussions, handouts, and exercises.  Classroom sessions include:

1.   Introduction to Materials Management

2.   Demand Management

3.   Master Planning with ATP

4.   Material Requirements Planning

5.   Capacity Mgmt & Production Activity Control

6.   Aggregate Inventory Management

7.   Item Inventory Management

8.   Purchasing and Physical Distribution

9.   Lean and Quality Systems

10. Theory of Constraints 

CSCP holders will earn 30 Certification Maintenance points by attending this course. 

Meet your Instructor:  Jessica Flory, CPIM, CSCP, MBA

Jessica Flory, MBA, CPIM, CSCP Jessica has worked in production control, demand planning and material planning in the heavy equipment manufacturing and automotive supply industries. She has provided workshops and consulting services to entrepreneurs and small business owners. Currently she delivers APICS CPIM and CSCP training, enhancing the curriculum to provide hands-on and engaging experiences for all students.