Letter from the President
by Bryan Warshofsky

This month, in addition to the President’s message, I was asked to write the "What’s In It For Me?" article for the newsletter. This got me thinking about the things that our chapter has for members who want to be involved. In addition to the PDM’s, education classes and job postings, I believe the most valuable asset that our chapter has is the knowledge, experience and goodwill of the members of the chapter. I am honored to be associated APICS and the Princeton South Jersey Chapter.

Professional Development Meetings (PDM’s) are one of the ways that chapter members can keep in contact with each other and with the chapter board of directors. This year we have made some changes to the PDM’s which have lead to improved turn out at the meetings. Additional meetings in South Jersey, for members who have trouble making it to our central jersey location, have provided an opportunity for more members to be involved. I would like to thank those who have attended the PDMs and invite those who have not to come to one in the future. I also would like to thank the presenters who have been willing to share their knowledge and insight with our group.

The chapter membership has increased throughout the course of the year, and we encourage new members to come to a PDM or two and see what it is all about.

I am very excited about the March PDMs. For South Jersey we have Sherry Read who will discuss tips on leadership. For Central Jersey, we will have a joint meeting with WERC, CSCMP and our group and will include a plant tour of the Hyundai Parts Plan. Tours are a great opportunity to see how work is done in a different environment and can trigger some opportunities that you may be able to take back to your companies. The plant tour will have an early start time of 4 PM, which is earlier than our normal meetings, so please plan accordingly.

PDM’s also provide an opportunity to earn credit toward re-certification of CPIM. For those members who have passed the CPIM, you need to be re-certified every 5 years. The recertification process is outlined on the APICS website and requires that members document APICS related education events to earn points for recertification. If anyone is currently undergoing the recertification process and needs more information, please contact a board member.

I look forward to seeing many of you at our PDMs, and sharing the benefits of APICS and our chapter.