Feb 28th - Chapter Elections
Election for the Board of Directors for the Cedar
Valley Chapter of APICS will be held at the April meeting.
Anyone who is interested in being considered for election
to an office, should contact the Nominating Committee
(Tim Soukup - trsoukup@rockwellcollins.com or Gerald
Muench - gamuench@rockwellcollins.com). Please let
the committee know what office / offices you would
like to be considered for.
Feb 28th, 2008 APICS Announces
New Membership Dues Structure
The APICS Board of Directors approved a new membership
dues structure beginning April 1, 2008. The focus
for APICS has always been on providing the value
that members seek to improve their on-the-job performance,
advance in their careers, and thrive as operations
management professionals. The new dues structure
will provide greater support and resources to APICS
partners (chapters, districts, and IAs) who deliver
programs locally.
Member association dues will increase from $110 to
$150 for professional members. Professional members
belonging to chapters will pay a flat fee of $50 for
the chapter portion, for a total dues amount of $200
for professional members. (If a chapter charges more,
APICS will collect the additional amount on behalf
of the chapter.)
The dues will change from $110 to $200 for domestic
members-at-large; from $130 to $200 for international
members-at-large. The dues amount for retired members
will change from $55 to $75, plus chapter dues if applicable.
There are no changes to academic, student, and international
associate fees.
The enterprise membership will change to a tiered structure.
Enterprise membership
APICS will offer enterprise members the opportunity
to add additional members based on a sliding scale
(illustration below). The current group membership
structure will be phased out and current group members
will transition to enterprise members as memberships
come up for renewal.
Enterprise Membership/Group Membership (Effective
April 1, 2008)
| Total # of Members |
Amount Per Member |
APICS Corporate |
Local Chapter |
| 5 – 24 |
$200 |
$150 |
$50 |
| 25 – 99 |
190 |
$140 |
$50 |
| 100 > |
180 |
$130 |
$50 |
The new dues structure support will enhance the capabilities
of APICS partners with support from corporate office
funded field staff, funding to deliver enhanced member
benefits and services locally, and new and enhanced
tools and resources for chapter leaders.
APICS will continue to enhance association programs
and services. Already, members can take advantage of
new and enhanced benefits in 2008. Many of these benefits
are accessible online at www.apics.org/membership.
APICS members benefit from these new and enhanced
programs and services:
Local Chapters
APICS chapters offer localized services, which may
include educational programs, certification review
courses, career placement opportunities, plant tours,
and networking. With greater resources from the new
dues structure, chapters will have the opportunity
to reinvest in member services.
APICS is pleased to add value to membership with these
new and enhanced programs and services for members.
Educational Programs
Updated! APICS International Conference & Expo
APICS is revitalizing our annual conference and elevating
the experience with more plant tours, integrated
learning paths and key industry presenters. Also,
new this year, APICS members can ensure they have
today’s marketable skills with a visit to the
APICS Career Fair. Members save 10 percent off conference
registration. Learn more at www.apicsconference.org.
New! APICS Live Learning Center
The APICS Live Learning Center gives APICS members
and conference attendees unlimited, complimentary
access to presenter manuscripts and PowerPoint presentations
from the educational sessions. An audio file compilation
of APICS 2007 educational sessions is available for
purchase. Members and conference attendees can visit
www.apicsconference.org or contact an APICS Customer
Support associate at (800) 444-2742 or (703) 354-8851
or service@apics.org.
Updated! APICS Webinars
APICS Webinars provide convenient, online educational
opportunities for members. More topics and expanded
offerings are available. APICS also presents Webinars
for volunteers and chapter leaders. A number of APICS
Webinars are available on demand at member savings
and free of charge at www.apics.org/webinars.
Updated! APICS Career Center
The APICS Career Center is the online resource for
operations management resources. Now the Career Center
will host career development Webinars led by recognized
career development experts offering practical tips
on resume writing, career transition, and professional
development. Only members post their résumés
for review by potential employers and subscribe to
the job alerts service. Members also receive discounts
on job posting packages. Members have full access
to the online APICS Career Center at www.apicscareercenter.org.
Updated! APICS Courseware
APICS is expanding its APICS-developed course offerings
including
o Finance for Operations Managers
o Global Sourcing
o Continually updated APICS courseware
o Major updates to APICS CSCP and APICS CPIM courseware
in 2008
o Annual updates from 2008 forward.
New! APICS/SAP Benchmarking Study
The APICS/SAP Benchmarking Study enables member companies
to compare productivity through joint study. Complete
the study online at www.apics.org.
New! AMA Business and Management Training
APICS members can enhance their competitive edge with
business and management training through the American
Management Association, the leading force in business
and management education. APICS members receive up
to 30 percent off training along with news and Web
site access. Visit www.apics.org/benefits.
New! APICS and IBF Sales and Operations Planning Conference
APICS and IBF will cohost the Sales and Operations
Planning Conference, located at the Renaissance Chicago
O’Hare Suites Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, on
June 19-20, 2008. The comprehensive sales and operations
planning conference, “Best of the Best,” will
offer 10 different sessions for professionals on S&OP
topics. Register at www.apics.org.
Member Benefits
Updated! APICS Magazine
APICS magazine provides practical, industry-leading
information with articles written by award-winning
journalists. APICS magazine will introduce a new
mix of digital and print content including:
• Seven issues of the magazine during the year,
with a greater, enhanced digital presence on the APICS
Web site.
•
More timely and valuable news updates online and via
e-mail in between issues of APICS magazine.
•
An enhanced digital version of the magazine that is
more visually appealing to those who access the information
online, enabling more reliable and timely delivery
of the magazine to international members.
APICS magazine features innovative ideas and real-world
strategies for inventory, materials, production, and
supply chain management; planning and scheduling; purchasing;
logistics; warehousing; and e-business solutions for
professionals at every level of an organization. Members
receive print copies in the mail, and can also read
APICS magazine online at www.apics.org/resources/magazine.
Updated! APICS Dictionary, 12th edition
APICS members receive a complimentary copy of the APICS
Dictionary, the standard for terms and definitions
in the inventory and supply chain management field.
The 12th edition, published October 2007, contains
more than 4,000 essential terms. Members can request
their copy at www.apics.org/freedictionary.
Back by Popular Demand! P&IM Journal
The Production and Inventory Management Journal publishes
original research that has a significant affect on
operations management. Anticipate more information
on the journal in 2008.
New! Aberdeen Research
APICS members have full access to the Aberdeen Research
Archive that contains more than 5,000 documents focused
on the global value chain (a $995 value). Research
channels include current, relevant information on
supply chain, manufacturing, information technology,
finance, retail, human resources, and product research
and development. Visit www. apics.org/benefits.
APICS continues to offer these indispensable professional
development resources.
APICS Certification
APICS members pursuing certification enjoy savings
averaging 25 percent on certification preparation
classes, review materials, and testing fees. Members
belonging to chapters can more effectively work through
the certification process by taking chapter review
courses and participating in study groups.
APICS Learning Communities
APICS Learning Communities are forums where members
can gather regularly to share ideas, develop best practices,
and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations
management. Visit APICS Learning Communities at www.apics.org/communities.
APICS Web Site
APICS members can access exclusive, members-only content
on the APICS Web site. Members can use the site to
research pressing issues using the searchable Publications
Database, stay abreast of industry terms and definitions
using the online APICS Dictionary, obtain white papers
and free APICS Webinars On-Demand on operations management
topics, and other valuable industry information.
APICS is committed to ongoing development of membership
programs and services and welcomes suggestions for
ways to enhance member value. Contact your local chapter
or APICS Chapter Relations at (800) 444-2742, extension
2324, or send an e-mail to Chapter Relations at chaprel@apics.org.
Members may pay ahead on their annual membership dues
Before April 1, 2008 at the Current Rate!
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