Welcome to APICS Portland Chapter

APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

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Upcoming Events

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Date/
Time		Sign-UpDescription
Dec 3rdPlant TourCalBag Metals
Dec 8thAnnounce-
ment		Online Seminar: Shortcuts to Effective Demand Analysis
Dec 9thSpecial EventNetworking Mixer

Plant Tour
Calbag Metals

Risk Management, Sustainability, & Lean Operations in Metal Commodities

Ever wonder what happens to your scrap metal? How is it processed and identified? Living in Oregon means we all have an interest in recycling. Join us for this tour of Calbag Metals Co. at the company headquarters in Portland.
Calbag Metals was "green" before it was hip to be green, starting in the recycling business 100 years ago in 1907. Today they are a recognized and award-winning leader in environmental stewardship.
Date and Time:Dec 3rd
2-5pm
Location:Calbag Metals
2495 NW Nicolai St.
Portland, OR 97210
Cost:Members: $7,
Non-members: $10,
Students: $5
Click here to register for the event.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.
Space is limited, so sign up & pay today!

Day of tour APICS contact: Kimberly Thompson 503.789.9854

Education

CPIM

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
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CSCP

The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.

From the manufacturing to the service industry, regardless of whether a company is serving business or consumer markets or is for profit or not-for-profit, the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting all organizations.
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Other Topics

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Job Board

Check out our Job Board for the latest Operations and Supply Chain Jobs. Jobs are held active for 2 months and then archived

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What's New

APICS Certifications

In an increasingly fast-paced global industry, operations and supply chain professionals must stay competitive to survive.

An APICS Certification can benefit you by:

  • Differentiating You From Competition
  • Increasing your salary potential: Average compensation for CPIM certified workers is 9% more vs. non-certified professionals
    (08 Salary Survey, Purchasing.com)
  • Validating your knowledge

Check out our educational offerings today!

APICS Networking Mixer

Come join manufacturing and supply chain professionals at MacTarnahan’s Taproom on Wednesday, December 9th.

The cost is $10, which includes light appetizers, and the chance to enter a drawing for a free CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management class ($750 value) or a pair of free tickets to the next Professional Dinner Meeting ($80 value).

Come network and socialize with other supply chain professionals over a few light snacks. We look forward to seeing you there!

Host:Portland APICS
Date and Time:December 9th,
6-8pm
Location:MacTarnahan's Taproom
2730 NW 31st Ave
Portland, OR
Cost:$10 for all, $12 day of event
Click here to register for the event.

APICS Extra Live:
Free Online Seminar

Simplicity in demand analysis is an overlooked virtue.

Attend this APICS online event to learn more about how accuracy and flexibility in supply chain management can be achieved with surprising ease—and at a relatively low cost.

Topic:Shortcuts to Effective Demand Analysis
Hosts:John F. Szemler, CFPIM
Date and Time:Dec 8th
1-2pm CT
Click here to register for the event.

Membership

Become a Member of APICS and get involved. Join the Portland Chapter

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Chapter Events

Development Meetings

Professional Development Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June.  Local, regional and national speakers are featured presenting assorted topics of interest to today's operations professionals.
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Plant Tours

Our plant tours feature leading companies from across Oregon and Southern Washington and provide the opportunity to learn by seeing how theory is put into practice.  They also provide benchmarking opportunities and foster the sharing of best practices and professional networking.  Questions regarding plant tours? Send us an Email!
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In-House Courses

We offer on-site training in a variety of formats. Your company pays one fee and class size can be as large as 30 students.
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