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
1323 W Street James Lutheran Lane
Columbus, OH 43228-9759
(614) 870-8788
Manufacturing jobs are leaving America at a
far greater rate than those coming in. Outsourcing mania has become the
norm among American producers. But not everyone has surrendered to
that notion. Our plan is to thoroughly research the best of those
companies, learn their success stories and give other American
manufacturers a fighting chance to keep their work in America.
Speaker: Tim Hutzel and Paul Piechota from the Universtity of Dayton
Upcoming Events:
The next meeting will be in September.
Job Listings 
From the President
Here it is May already. We're approaching the last chapter meeting of the year and a nice summer break before we start up again in the fall. We have had a good year with great speakers and tours. I wish to thank this year's Board of Directors for making it all possible. I especially wish to thank the membership for their support this year. It has been an honor to serve this year as President.
As a token of our appreciation, the board of directors has elected to reward the membership that has supported us with their dues this year free admission to the May chapter meeting. No kidding, no charge for the dinner and a great speaker as well. All active members that register ahead of time will not be charged. As always, we welcome guests although they will be charged our regular fee.
We are also fortunate that Paul Piechota was able to reschedule for May the presentation originally planned for February. Paul 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 our last meeting of the year.
Bill Thurston, CPIM, CIRM, PMP
President, APICS Columbus
BOMS - OSU Student Chapter
The past couple of weeks has been very eventful for the Buckeye Operations Management Society (BOMS). BOMS hosted the Limited Brands Case Competition at the Fisher College of Business on April 9-10. Seven teams from Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan competed and the team representing Ohio State won first place by a large margin. Furthermore, BOMS is hosting the Target Supply Chain Management Case Competition. Nine teams, all from the Fisher College of Business, are participating. As part of the competition, Target is providing teams with a tour of their Distribution Center. In addition to this tour, BOMS will tour NetJets in the near future. BOMS has also organized a golf outing as a professional networking event for its members, OSU faculty, and professionals. General meetings are still being held biweekly on Wednesdays; our last speaker was from Dow Chemical Company, who led a discussion on sustainability in Operations Management. Along with this presentation, Dow is offering a supply chain scholarship to Operations and Supply Chain student within the Fisher College of Business, with an essay requirement discussing sustainability. BOMS' next meeting is Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30pm in 220 Schoenbaum Hall.
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 CSCP
John Bowler - Congratulations!
New CPIM
Mike Dennison - 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.
