Free Book Offer from Dr. Eli Goldratt

Dr. Eli Goldratt, the author of many books including "The Goal," "It's Not
Luck," and "Critical Chain," is releasing a new book entitled "The Choice."

Similar to "The Goal, this book is also in the format of a novel. Dr. Goldratt explores "how to think clearly" through a conversation with his daughter who is a psychiatrist. In the book, his daughter uses an example that is outside of her reverence environment of a retail distributor to analyze how to see an unfamiliar situation clearly.

Dr. Goldratt has allowed Michael Demere to make an offer to the members of APICS chapters that he has spoken to in the past.

He will give you a free copy of Dr. Goldratt's new book if you commit to do these simple things:

1. TRY to read the book within 30 days of receiving it.

2. Within 30 days answer the following questions: Did you finish the
book? What are your age, occupation and education? Did you recommend the
book to anyone else? If so, please provide the age, occupation and
education of each person you recommended the book to. Do not forward the name of the person you recommended the book to.

You do not even need to provide your name to Dr. Goldratt's Assistant. The
only name that they request from the person filling in the answers is the
name of the person who passed out the original book (this name would be
indicated as Michael Demere).

Dr. Goldratt will be using the answers to the questions to direct the dialogue in another novel he is currently writing.

If you would like to receive a free copy of "The Choice," and if you commit
do to the simple things, please send an email to michaeldemere@red-curve.com
with your name and preferred mailing address.

This offer will only be valid until the book arrives in bookstores, so please send your email before October 30 at the latest.

Memphis Chapter Launches 5th CSCP for December 13, 2008 Exam Date

CSCP

Our first class kicked off on December 7, 2006 and we are pleased to announce the 2008 Fall CSCP class schedule:

August 26 - November 18, 2008

Classes are held on Tuesdays at International Paper, Tower III - Aspen Room.  Space is limited to 15 seats, so don't wait another day, contact Becky Costello at education@apics-memphis.org or phone her at (901) 419-7470.

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APICS Headquarters is Moving

APICS is moving their headquarters from Alexandria, VA to Chicago, IL from March 28-31.  As a result, the office will be closed.  Starting April 1, the new location is as follows:

APICS The Association for Operations Management
8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60631-3439
Phone: (800) 444-2742 or
(773) 867-1777
Fax: (773) 867-1916

 

 

December PDM

Topic:  Stress Management

Date:  Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Time:  Registration begins at 5:30pm

Location:  Tower Room at Clark Towers

Located on the 33rd floor of Clark Tower at 5100 Poplar Ave

Note:  Location Change

Cost:  $20 ($10 - Full Time Students)

Register Now!

 

CSCMP Roundtable Update

Roger Woody will speak to the Memphis Roundtable

"Strategy from a Unique 3PL"
 

Roger W. Woody, Supply Chain Strategy for EMBARQ Logistics, was elected to the office of Chair of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) Board of Directors. At EMBARQ Logistics, Woody is responsible for the development and design of Supply Chain and Logistics solutions for both the company’s core business as well as for non-affiliate customers.

A 20-year Logistics and Supply Chain management veteran, Woody has held management positions with Hallmark Cards, Yellow/Roadway Corporation, Delfour, and Sprint. His responsibilities included business development, supply chain and inventory process development/improvement, marketing, operations, procurement, project management and sourcing.

Where:

Holiday Inn (University of Memphis)
3700 Central Ave
Memphis, TN

When:

November 20, 2008

5:30 p.m Registration
6:00 p.m Dinner

Cost:

$35 for members/students
$40 for Non-members

RSVP:

You must RSVP at the CSCMP Website to reserve a spot - https://cscmp.org/wp/Events/Registrations/Register_4.asp?rgs_EventID=14977&Rnd=0.7608759

Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Diners club accepted

If you’re having difficulty registering contact David Shell at

David.Shell@BNSFLogistics.com

You do NOT need to be a CSCMP member to attend.

***Registration is an obligation to pay***

New Members

Welcome to the new members of the Memphis chapter!

11/07
Chris Houston, IP
Mary Helms, Smith & Nephew
Carol Blakney, Smith & Nephew
Dianne Dalton, Smith & Nephew
Nick Goulder, Medtronics

12/07
Christopher Harris, Smith & Nephew
Gary Austin, Smith & Nephew
Haritha Nandela, Manugistics
Mark Kourofsky, Smith & Nephew

1/08
Yuesheng Pan
Ricki Barnes