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
July 17thPlant TourSOLD OUT-Lean Manufacturing: A Practical Approach
August 18thCSCP ClassCSCP Certification Exam Preparation (December 12, 2009)

APICS Webinar Series: What to Do When the Unexpected Happens in Your Career

Lightning has struck on your career and although you thought it would never happen to you now you are faced with personal and professional crisis. You’re not alone.

This three part series is designed to lend some insight, advice, and suggestions how to pick up and move forward when you are faced with the difficult situation of being “downsized”.

Host: Peter Rice
Professional Guide,
pnr LLC
Date and Time:
Session 1:
Session 2:
Session 3:		  

July 8  1-2pm CT
July 15 1–2pm CT
July 22 1–2pm CT
Cost:FREE
Click here for more information about each session.
Click here to register for the event.

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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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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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!

July Plant Tour
Gerber Legendary Blades

Join us for a morning tour watching Lean Manufacturing in action at Gerber Legendary Blades.
   9:15  Sign In
   9:30  Executive Overview
   10:00 Plant Tour
   11:00 Q&A, Pizza Extravaganza,
      & Networking

Due to the sensitivity of the products developed at Gerber we respectfully ask those associated with camping products, knives, multi-function tools, and lighting products to refrain from signing up for the tour.

Space is limited, so sign up today! Registration for this event will close on July 15th or upon selling out. Please wear appropriate attire.
Event includes pizza and soda.
Date and Time:July 17
9:15am-12pm
Location:Gerber Legendary Blades
14200 SW 72nd Ave
Portland, OR 97224
Cost:Members: $7,
Non-members: $10,
Student: $5
Recertification points:1
Click here for a pdf flyer on the event
Click here to register for the event.
Space is limited, so sign up & pay today!

Portland Chapter earns District Chapter of the Quarter Award!

The Portland Chapter has earned the 3rd highest new membership rate (based on percentages) in the country over the 1st quarter of 2009.
Quarterly awards are awarded to outstanding chapters who have shown increased presence in their local markets based upon memberships, certifications or course offerings. We have now been on this list for 2 out of 3 quarters this board year.
The Portland APICS Board of Directors would like to thank our local members for their interest, hard work and participation in our classes and events. We couldn't have done it without you!