Wednesday, April 1st

Central Jersey APICS… Presents:

Why Change? Rick Cathers of MicroCraft, The Knowledge Company

In our departments, companies, or even families, if we're given the choice of work- ing with a system that is obviously broken or changing to a new way of doing things that resolves the problem, we'll chose to live with the devil we know rather than venture into the unknown.

Resistance to making the change will include denying that the problem exists; proving that the new process will not work; attack-ing the motivations of the people promoting the change. Moreover, if we are forced to make the change, we will silently work to insure that the new process fails so we can go back to the old way of doing things.

With all this resistance to change, why do we even bother to start?

This interactive, hands-on presentation will give you new techniques to address all of the obstacles in your path to making need-ed changes happen in your professional and personal groups. You will see a proven way to identify what the actual problem is that needs to be resolved. How to get the people who are directly affected by the change to be your biggest cheerleaders for the new way of doing things. And, once you've made the change, prevent sliding back into the old way of doing things.

You will learn how to:

Identify what needs to be changed

Turn skeptics into cheerleaders

Make the change stick

Take-Away’s:

How, When and Where to begin

Who should lead and how

How to maintain the commitment

Who should attend?

Managers / Supervisors / Practitioners / Clerical / Hourly

Educators / Professionals / Independent Contractors

Young Adults / Students / Future Leaders

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The Hotel Somerset – 110 Davidson Avenue – Somerset, NJ 732-560-0500

5:30 – 6:15 Registration & Networking – Complimentary Wine & Beer

6:15 – 6:30 Presidents’ Welcome / Chapter Business

6:30 – 7:15 Dinner & Discussion – Plated Dinner

7:15 – 8:30 Presentation & Discussion – Why Change?

WITH Reservations: $40 Full Time Students: $20 Register: www.APICS-CJer.org

Rick Cathers is a Change Master and president of MicroCraft, The Knowledge Company. He works with domestic and international clients to identify process problems, develop solutions, implement organizational change and improve financial results. He specializes in process modeling, technology selection, perfor-mance measurement development, and quality improvement projects.

Rick actively works to spread the APICS Body of Knowledge. For over 33 years, he has taught CPIM certifi-cation review courses. In addition, he develops customized education programs for companies based on these courses. These programs are geared to solve specific educational needs that will help a company to achieve its business objectives. Rick also works with individuals to improve their training and public speaking skills as a Train-the-Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors teacher.

Rick is an active member of APICS. A featured speaker at National and International conferences, seminars and chapter professional development meetings. He is an Adjunct Professor at Camden County College.

Executive Message:

Leadership Is Behavior, Not a Position! Leaders are the ones who take responsibility for making decisions and bringing change to business. Leaders are the ones who empower people to discover their potential. People are the ones to choose their leader and how will they do that? They will judge by behavior, attitude and actions. To be an influential leader, Instead of telling your team members what to do, show it to them by your own example. If you want to be an authentic leader, you should have your unique contribution to the welfare of the society because Leadership is Chasing Vision, Not for your monetary gains.

APICS Central Jersey Chapter’s monthly meetings and education programs help shape tomorrow’s leaders. Employers and employees in NJ improve their understanding of Business, SCM Processes, techniques and latest technological tools through these events and classes. We are currently conducting many public and private classes and we can also deliver the same education or a custom version directly to your facility if that better suits your needs. Visit us at http://www.apics-cjer.org/upcoming-events/education-calendar.html for upcoming edu-cation program details.

We are also welcoming volunteers to participate in our chapter activities and board. http://www.apics-cjer.org/upcoming-events/pdm-meetings.html

Look forward to seeing everyone…

Mohamed A. Ebrahim | VP of Publicity & Marketing

APICS Central NJ Chapter

The Association for Operations Management

APICS CERTIFICATIONS Are you APICS CPIM/CSCP certified? If you are, did you know that your certification is not lifetime?

You must maintain that certification and report your points earned every 5 years.

For CPIM and CSCP you must earn a total of 75 professional development points every five years.

Some of areas that you can earn points are:

Be an APICS member

Attend a chapter Professional Development meetings

Attend a Supply Chain Seminar

Attend an APICS International Conference

For additional information:

http://www.apics.org/careers-education-professional-development/certification/maintenance

Art Shaffer, CPIM - abshaffer@yahoo.com

APICS Central Jersey Chapter - Education News

The Central Jersey Chapter offers both Public supply chain management courses and Private courses tailored to the specific needs of individual companies. Day and evening classes are offered

If you are interested in holding APICS Classes at your company , please contact Art Shaffer : abshaffer@yahoo.com

Education Schedule: Public evening classes 6pm to 9pm Class Date Registration Deadline

BSCM-Basics of Supply Chain Tuesday Nov 10, 2015 10 classes Oct 16, 2015

MPR-Master Planning of Resources Monday Apr 6, 2015 8 classes Mar 13, 2015

DSP-Detailed Scheduling and Planning Tuesday Mar 31, 2015 8 classes Mar 13, 2015

ECO-Execution and Control of Operations Tuesday Jun 23, 2015 9 classes Jun 5, 2015

SMR-Strategic Management of Resources Tuesday Aug 25, 2015 8 classes Jul 31, 2015

CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional Saturday May 9, 2015 6 classes Apr 24, 2015

CSCP classes are held at Bloomfield College

All Public CPIM classes are held at Holiday Inn – 195 Davidson Avenue – Somerset, NJ (732) 356-1700

For a complete description of the classes or to register for a class, go to:

http://www.apics-cjer.org/Education.html

E0832 Master Scheduler and Production Planning Manager (Siemens Trenton, NJ) - The Manager of Production Planning and Scheduling will fill an integral position within our manufacturing facility in Trenton, NJ. This position will report to the Director of Project Management, Planning, and Quality, under the Ser-vices Division of Distributed Generation and Compressors. This high-priority role is one that is both challenging and fast-paced. The ideal candidate will be APICS Certified, have strong "hands-on" experience in an SAP ERP/MRP environment, and managerial experience leading teams in the area of operations planning and execution

E0831 Junior Buyer (Fairfield, NJ) - Legrand is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join the Middle Atlantic Products Team in Fairfield, NJ. You will be respon-sible for the purchase assigned materials which are generally lower costed, standard items. This role will provide departmental support in achieving require-ments and follows procedures and best practices to ensure sound quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery of all procured items.

E0830 Supply Chain Manager (Ridgefield, NJ) - Manufacturing company located in Ridgefieldl is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for a direct-hire position. We have an immediate need for a Supply Chain Manager to support our Contract Manufacturing Business. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain the Supply Chain Manager is a member of our Supply Chain group and will have responsibility for managing customer service, production planning, inventory management and order fulfillment process, to support the required level of service at the least cost.

E0829 Purchasing Manager (Somerset, NJ) - Manufacturing company is seeking a Purchasing Manager for direct hire position. The individual in this role will be tasked with running the purchasing and sourcing functions.

E0828 Senior Buyer (Gloucester, NJ) - This individual will be a key team member of the NJ-based Sourcing team reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourc-ing. This position will act as a lead buyer in multiple spend category areas such as contractor and maintenance labor, additives and chemicals, polymers, plant equipment, energy procurement, fleet, capital projects, and other operating expense areas. Being part of a lean organization, this position will often be needed to assist or lead in multiple sourcing/purchasing related duties, activities, and projects. Teamwork and effective communication with operational groups and other departments is a critical expectation.

E0826 Production Planner / Scheduler (Somerset, NJ) - Supports the organization by managing material and scheduling requirements that support material flow activities to meet internal and external global customer needs.

E0825 Supplier Development Engineer (Chicago, IL) - Supplier Development Engineer (SDE) is responsible for improving Supplier Quality to a new quality standard; this includes, Major Projects, Supplier Resourcing and current production. SDE will support Operations, Quality, Engineering, Strategic Sourcing/Commodity Management, Advanced Purchasing in initiatives to take Supplier Quality to a new level that in consistent with brand, growth, and market leader-ship position.

E0824 Strategic Sourcing Manager (Gloucester County, NJ) - This individual will be the leader of the NJ-based Sourcing team and will oversee the day-to-day purchasing-related operations. This position will also act as a lead buyer in multiple spend categories, such as contract labor, maintenance materials, other outside services, additives and chemicals, polymers, plant equipment, fleet, rentals power, capital projects, and other operating expense areas.

Attention APICS Student members:

Annually APICS offers a Student Scholar Program to send full time student members to the APICS International Conference.

The program offers students the opportunity to attend the APICS 2015 conference, October 5-7, in Las Vegas.

At the event, students will network with industry professionals, attend keynote presentations, and take part in academic sessions.

You must be an APICS student member*, full time, and apply to the 2015 APICS Supply Chain Council Scholars Program.

For more information or to apply, please visit www.apics.org/scholars or contact Steven Aspacher at saspacher@apics.org.

* If you are not an APICS Student, join today! It is free to all fulltime students.

Go to http://www.apics.org/community/membership/benefits/student-membership

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Education Classes & Workshops

The Central Jersey Chapter offers APICS educational, certification classes and Workshops:

Public classes are listed on our website http://www.apics-cjer.org

Customize a class/workshop from the new APICS Principles of Operations

Management

Private class (days/evenings/weekends) are scheduled on request.

For more information, contact: Art Shaffer — abshaffer@yahoo.com

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Permanent Placement

Executive Recruiting

Summit Group Consultants, Inc.

Gary W. Pezzuti

Senior Partner

Interim Professionals

Contract Employees

973-875-3300

garypezz@ptd.net

16 Voight Lane

Lafayette, NJ 07848

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