Welcome!
Welcome to the Columbus APICS
chapter - The
association for Operations Management. We are a non-profit,
member-based organization represented by a network of professionals.
The APICS Columbus
Chapter provides an excellent opportunity for members and professional
to meet, exchange ideas, and network with industry experts.
For more information about the APICS organization see about APICS.
Upcoming Meetings
"Keeping it in America®"
Salvi's Bistro
1325 St. James Lutheran Lane
Columbus, Oh 43228
Manufacturing jobs are leaving America at a far greater rate than those coming in. Outsourcing mania has become the norm among American producers; or worse yet, entire companies are folding completely leaving only their brand names attached to products still sold in America but made far from American shores. Once icons, such names as Seth Thomas, Singer, and Schwinn now made in China are faint reminders of the era when American manufacturing dominated the world.
Upcoming Events:
March 8th Monday - PDM
Joint meeting
with NAPM Supply Chain Month -
NAPM topic will be Supply Chain
Round Table - Longaberger Alumni
House Ohio State's
Campus
April Tuesday - PDM - TBD
May Tuesday - PDM - TBD
Job Listings 
From the President
I would like to send a special thanks to Joe Santry who served as our guide as we toured the Huntington ball park facility in January. I must admit that I had some reservations about touring a baseball field in the cold of January but it turned out to be a wonderfully entertaining and educational tour. As we toured this great facility, Joe shared with us numerous stories and histories of the characters that have contributed to professional sports in central Ohio. Did you know the tradition of playing the national anthem before sporting events began in Columbus? How many people know that the overhand pitch was pioneered in Columbus replacing an underhand pitch similar to fast pitch softball? The gestures umpires make to signal when a base runner is out or safe also began in Columbus so a deaf Columbus ballplayer would know when to return to the dugout. These are just a sample of the history Joe shared with us and I would advise that if you ever get a chance discuss the history of sports in Columbus with Joe, it would be well worth the time. I would also like to thank the brave souls that came out and joined us for the tour. Judging by your comments and questions, it's clear you were as captivated as I was. Proof again that you never know what you'll learn at an APICS event.
In February, our speaker will discuss manufacturing in America, the
impact of outsourcing and examples of companies that have been successful
at keeping manufacturing jobs in America. This should prove to be an
informative discussion and timely given the troubles in the manufacturing
sector. I look forward to seeing you at the February meeting.
Bill Thurston, CPIM, CIRM, PMP
President, APICS Columbus
BOMS - OSU Student Chapter
Buckeye Operations Management Society is making its way through a very busy quarter! We are preparing to transition our officer team, collaborating with multiple other student organizations, including The Logistics Association and the MBA Operations Management and Logistics Association. We are in the process of planning a social event for our members as well; we have seen our membership continue to grow at every meeting since the beginning of the academic year.
In addition, we are preparing for a few case competitions. We will be attending the APICS Mid-Atlantic District Case Competition in Toledo at the end of the month, and we are finalizing plans to host both an intercollegiate case competition, and a Fisher-wide case competition here at The Ohio State University in the coming months.
This is a very exciting time for BOMS. We are continuing to build relationships within Fisher College, we are constantly expanding our membership, and we will be not only representing ourselves at our third case competition, but taking on the great task of hosting two case competitions as well.
As has been the case, our general meetings fall on Wednesday evenings every second week at 7:30 pm. APICS members are welcome to join us; our schedule is available at https://groups.cob.ohio-state.edu/boms/events.
Thank you,
Bradley R. Wise
COO,
Buckeye Operations Management Society
Associate,
Students Consulting for Non-Profit Organizations
Max M. Fisher College of Business
The Ohio State University
Mobile: 216.538.0991
wise.1009@buckeyemail.osu.edu
For more information at BOMS, please visit our website at:
https://groups.cob.ohio-
state.edu/boms/
Justin M. Crawford
Executive Vice President, BOMS
Dr. Andrea Prud’homme, CSCP, CPIM, CIRM Faculty Advisor
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Education
Certification Programs
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) is recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control, supply chain management, and enterprise operations management. By earning the CPIM designation, individuals validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement Read More
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization’s walls—you become the global expert. From manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations. Customer expectations are high—with the APICS CSCP, you can ensure that your company not only meets, but exceeds them.
Click here for the Class Schedule
New CPIM
Casey Ribble - Congratulations!
Master of Business
Operational Excellence - The Ohio State University
Learn lean skills that add value to your career
As organizations strive to reduce operating costs, The Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University has developed a timely and innovative master’s degree program in lean enterprise and continuous improvement that will help managers in today’s turbulent economic climate. The MBOE is a 12-month program offered through Fisher’s Executive Education that provides managers with the skills and tools necessary to reduce waste and improve value stream management, strengthen employee engagement, and develop organizational capabilities. Click here for more information!
Be a Volunteer!
Are you interested in volunteering for a board of directors position?
We are always looking for good volunteers for this year and future years of our board of directors.
We offer special perks for being on the Board of Directors. This qualifies you for extra points toward renewing your certifications, it helps with your membership dues, it helps fund trips to the national conference, and also helps to pay for your PDM fees.
Please contact one of the current board members if you are interested in volunteering.
