APICS St. Louis - March 2016 Newsletter 
Upcoming Events
APICS St. Louis – Education. Certification. Innovation.
Our Next Event – March 22
The State of the Economy
Co-Sponsored by APICS and the Institute for Supply Management St. Louis
Presenter: Donald Broughton – Chief Market Strategist, Avondale Partners
As Avondale’s Chief Market Strategist, Donald is responsible for providing a ‘bottoms-up,’ differentiated dissection of the U.S. economy and financial markets, leveraging his expertise in transportation and his proprietary method for translating goods flow data into economic projection. Prior to joining Avondale Partners in 2008, Donald spent 12 years as a Senior Transportation Analyst at A.G. Edwards where he led the Industrial Analysts team and served on the firm’s Investment Strategy Committee.
In addition to guest lectures at various universities, and speaking engagements at transportation industry conferences, he also shares his expertise on CNBC, CNN and the “Nightly Business Report”.
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
5:30PM to 6:00PM – Registration & Networking
6:00PM to 7:30PM – Dinner and Program
Place: Spazio Westport
12031 Lackland Road
St. Louis, MO 63146
Cost: Members - $25
Students / Retirees - $15
Non-Members - $30
To Register, click State of the Economy
Save the Date – April 14
Supply Chain in Health Care
Tour Mercy Hospital St. Louis with ROI
ROi (Resource Optimization & Innovation) was founded by Mercy Health in 2002 out of the belief that supply chain can be more effective and strategic when in sourced and integrated.
A recognized leader in health care supply chain management through a vertically integrated supply chain model, ROi has grown from a supply chain department at Mercy to an industry leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions servicing multiple health systems across the United States. As an Accountable Supply Chain Organization™, ROi is transforming the health care industry by “cutting out the middleman” when possible, focusing on all aspects of supply chain from planning through fulfillment and consumption to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered in the most cost effective manner. ROi was ranked in the Top 10 for the seventh consecutive year in the 2015 Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25.
The tour will cover the history of ROi and its integrated supply chain model in health care, and offer insight into ROi’s hospital-based supply chain operations at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. ROi’s span of control covers the supply chain from manufacturer to hospital dock and hospital dock to patient.
Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016
11:00AM to 1:00PM
Place: Mercy Hospital St. Louis
615 South Ballas Road
St. Louis, MO 63141
Cost: Free event courtesy of ROi.
Space is limited.
Reservations are required.
Box lunch will be provided.
To Register, click Mercy Hospital Tour
Congratulations to ConAgra’s Leah Elders
APICS St. Louis member Leah Elders of ConAgra Foods was recently named a winner of the nationwide “30 Under 30 - Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program” by the Institute for Supply Management and Thomasnet.com. This honor “acknowledge(s) young purchasing/supply chain management professionals who deserve to be applauded for their passion, creativity and contributions to supply chain.”
Her citation noted that, “Her willingness to take on diverse roles and step outside her comfort zone are setting her up for a promising long-term career in supply management,” says her manager, Natalie Andrasko, who nominated her for this honor. Congratulations, Leah!!!
To learn more, read about 30 Under 30 and Leah's Citation
APICS Student Case Competition
Event: 2016 APICS Heartland District Student Case Competition
Date: April 1st and 2nd, 2016
Place: Drury Inn & Suites
West Des Moines
5505 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Attention all undergraduate and graduate students: You are invited to compete in the 2016 APICS – Heartland District Student Case Competition.
This event is open to all full time undergraduate or graduate students within the Hearland District (Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota).
Don’t miss your chance to test your skills, network with supply chain professionals and add a unique experience to your resume.
Winning team will receive prize money and a sponsored trip to the APICS 2016 International Conference in Washington, D.C.
Team registration fee is $300. If you have any questions, contact Al Downs at [email protected].
Last year's event was a complete success with favorable comments from all involved.
Registration: Case Competition
Are You a Recent Graduate? Sign Up For a Young Professionals Membership
If you have graduated from college within the last two years, you qualify for an APICS Young Professionals membership. Benefits include the following:
Annual membership dues of only $100
All electronic member benefits
Connect with more than 35,000 industry professionals around the globe
Learn more about other benefits and eligibility at www.apics.org
Professional Development
Professional Development
ACCELERATED CPIM Review Course – Master Planning of Resources
Start Date: Friday, March 18, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sessions: 3 Sessions - March 18, 24 and 31
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Environmental Dynamics International
5601 Paris Road
Columbia, MO 65202
Cost: $500 (Must be an APICS Member)
Register: Accelerated MPR
Certification exams are NOT included in the above pricing.
For more information: Contact [email protected]
CPIM Review Course – Execution and Control of Operations
Start Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Sessions: 8 Sessions (Tuesday’s from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM)
Location: St. Charles Community College
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376
Cost: Members $495 / Non-Members $695
Register: ECO or call 636-922-8309
Certification exams are NOT included in the above pricing. By paying non-member pricing for a class, you are registered as a member of APICS for one year.
For more information: Contact [email protected]
Did You Know: Some companies will reimburse you for the cost of taking APICS classes and exams. Consult your company’s Human Resources Department and ask about their continuing education and tuition reimbursement programs.
ACCELERATED CPIM Review Course – Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Start Date: Friday, April 15, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sessions: 3 Sessions (Friday’s from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
Location: Environmental Dynamics International
5601 Paris Road
Columbia, MO 65202
Cost: $500 (Must be an APICS Member)
Register: Contact [email protected] for more details
Certification exams are NOT included in the above pricing.
For more information: Contact [email protected]
CPIM Review Course – Strategic Management of Resources
Start Date: Thursday, May 12, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Sessions: 8 Sessions (Thursday’s from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
Location: Sunnen Products Company
7910 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Cost: Members $495 / Non-Members $695
Register: Contact Al Downs at [email protected]
Certification exams are NOT included in the above pricing. By paying non-member pricing for a class, you are registered as a member of APICS for one year.
For more information: Contact [email protected]
Did You Know: Some companies will reimburse you for the cost of taking APICS classes and exams. Consult your company’s Human Resources Department and ask about their continuing education and tuition reimbursement programs.
CSCP Review Course
Start Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Sessions: 12 Sessions (Thursday’s from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM)
Location: Sunnen Products Company
7910 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Cost: Members $1,745 / Non-Members $1,945
Register: Contact Al Downs at [email protected]
Certification exams are NOT included in the above pricing. By paying non-member pricing for a class, you are registered as a member of APICS for one year.
For more information: Contact[email protected]
Did You Know: Some companies will reimburse you for the cost of taking APICS classes and exams. Consult your company’s Human Resources Department and ask about their continuing education and tuition reimbursement programs.
Lean Workshop – Roadmap to Improvement (One Day Seminar)
Date: Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Sunnen Products,
7910 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63143
Cost: Members $195 / Non-Members $225
Includes lunch and materials
Register: Lean Workshop
Congratulations
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following members for their outstanding career milestones:
William Craven, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP– 27 Year CPIM
Debra Bene, CPIM, CSCP- 25 Year CPIM
Ray Scott, CFPIM, CIRM- 23 Year CIRM
Christopher Linn, CPIM- 17 Year CPIM
Carla Johnson, CPIM- 13 Year CPIM
Alan Downs, CFPIM, CSCP- 9 Year CSCP
James Phelps, CSCP- 9 Year CSCP
Melissa Bade, CSCP- 8 Year CSCP
Linda Blackburn, CPIM, CSCP- 8 Year CSCP
Kevin Boiles, CSCP- 8 Year CSCP
Debra Colonius, CSCP- 8 Year CSCP
Jeffrey Mudd, CPIM, CSCP- 8 Year CSCP
Patrick Murphy, CSCP- 7 Year CSCP
Karen Broyles, CPIM, CSCP- 6 Year CSCP
Denise Jacoby, CPIM- 6 Year CPIM
Gilbert Mattice, CPIM- 6 Year CPIM
APICS St. Louis recognizes the following members for their long term association with APICS:
James McKinney, CSCP 26th Year
Curtis Dennison, CPIM, CSCP 25th Year
Maurice Noellsch 25th Year
Susan Squires, CPIM 22nd Year
Jeffrey Mudd, CPIM, CSCP 22nd Year
Cara Reynolds, CPIM 21st Year
Timothy Zuerlein, CPIM, CSCP 17th Year
Debra Colonius, CSCP 16th Year
Rodney Thompson, CPIM, CIRM 16th Year
Sharon Holdenried 16th Year
Melissa Bade, CSCP 14th Year
Todd Palmer 11th Year
Jared Hayton, CPIM, CSCP 11th Year
Muthu Ganapathy 9th Year
Shaoang Zhao, CSCP 8th Year
Norman Galer, CSCP 8th Year
Gilbert Mattice, CPIM 6th Year