Toledo APICS Announces Execution and Control of Operations Class

Nov. 17, 2007 - PRLog -- The Toledo Chapter of APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is proud to announce the offering of “Execution and Control of Operations” at the Betco Corporation training center in Toledo, Ohio.  The course will run 9 weeks every Tuesday starting January 8, 2008 from 6 pm until 9 pm.

“Execution and Control of Operations” (ECO) encompasses the principles, approaches and techniques needed to schedule, control, measure, and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations. This module addresses a broad base of production operations in a variety of production environments including job shops, process plants, high-volume production facilities, and remanufacturing. It provides feedback about how well plans are being executed and provides information for customers and suppliers about the status of work in process (WIP).  The importance and emphasis of the principles, approaches, and techniques covered in the module relate to the production environment, the labor environment, and the physical organization of the plant.

The ECO module works through the 3 phases of execution and control – prioritize, execute and evaluate.
 
Specific topics include:
Scheduling Production and Process Operations
Push and Pull Production Systems
Communications to Customers and Suppliers
Continuous Improvement and Quality Management
Evaluation of Operations Performance

The course will be led by Michael Bunge.  Michael is the Manager of North American Supply at Libbey Incorporated where he is responsible for managing a global supply base to meets the needs of the company’s North American Distribution network.   He holds a BA and MBA from California State University of Fullerton in Financial Management and holds the following certifications:  Certified in Production and Inventory Management, Certified Supply Chain Professional, Certified Purchasing Manager, Accredited Purchasing Practitioner, Certified Purchasing Professional, Certified Professional Purchasing Manager, Certified International Purchasing Manager, and Certified International Supply Chain Manager.

Additional information and registration can be found at www.apicstoledo.org or by e-mail to education@apicstoledo.org.  Course fees start at $130.

APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.  Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

The Toledo chapter was chartered in 1962 and supports the association’s aims by:
·  Offering on-going classroom training in Toledo and surrounding areas
·  Partnering with Jackson Community College to offer training in Southern Michigan
·  Offering Professional Development meetings throughout the year
·  Organizing plant and facility tours for benchmarking
·  Providing leadership and support to student chapters at BGSU and UT
·  Offering eight (8) $500 college scholarships per year to university students
·  Supporting 3 certifications in the Operations Management field
The Toledo chapter has in excess of 340 members and is operated by local professional volunteers as a non-profit organization.

Website: www.apicstoledo.org