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Michigan Supply Chain Series: Fraser Tea

Fraser tea, based in Livonia MI, is a local tea business operating a global supply chain and offering wonderful custom blends of a variety of organic tea. Tom, Bernard, and John Fraser grew up in a family of eleven – all sharing a common appreciation for tea and the culture that surrounds it. Exploring teas…

Schoolcraft Launched A Supply Chain Management Program

Did you know Schoolcraft College in Livonia, MI launched a Supply Chain Management program in January, 2021? Now, they are entering their third year and the program is picking up steam. Imagine walking across campus to meet with the one of the Head Chef’s of the culinary program, who has three of his key suppliers…

How to Scale Your Business Despite Supply Problems

How to Scale Your Business Despite Supply Problems 6/15/21 Author: Chelsea Lamb Thousands of business owners have had to deal with supply problems, on top of other COVID-19 concerns. Limited production of raw materials due to pandemic restrictions has impacted everyone from car manufacturers to grocery stores. Now that the pandemic is finally starting to…

Long Term Supply Chain Trends Coming out of COVID-19

Long Term Supply Chain Trends Coming out of COVID-19 2/2/21 Is your supply chain suffering from anticipated part shortages? APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.Late last week, Alex McLenon from WDET reported that a global shortage of small electronic parts, referred…

Post Pandemic Supply Chain Preparation

Post Pandemic Supply Chain Preparation 12/14/20 Has your supply chain become more resilient to global risk over the past year?APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.THE COVID-19 pandemic has exposed vulnerabilities and risks in supply chains. In some cases, it has caused…

Food Banks Innovate Distribution During Pandemic

Food Banks Innovate Distribution During Pandemic 12/1/20 Food Banks around the country have had to innovate their distribution to meet the surge in demand during COVID-19. APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.Even before the pandemic, food insecurity was a growing problem…

Ford Receives Manufacturing Leadership Council 2020 Award

Ford Receives Manufacturing Leadership Council 2020 Award 11/23/2020 Are you looking for solutions to connect digital tools with real-world facilities?APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.Recently the Manufacturing Leadership Council recognized Ford Motor Company’s work in developing a framework that makes manufacturing…

USPS Impact on Supply Chains

USPS Impact on Supply Chains 11/2/20 Have your deliveries or shipments been delayed by United States Postal Service (USPS)?At the last APICS Greater Detroit Supply Chain Connect forum in October, the group discussed the impacts on USPS resulting in revenue losses , delivery footprint and relationship with Amazon.APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with…

Supply Chain and the Circular Economy

Supply Chain and the Circular Economy 10/26/20 Is your supply chain sustainable?Sustainable supply chains are a critical component to a circular economy. What’s a circular economy? A circular economy is the idea of keeping materials in use for as long as possible in order to eliminate waste. APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with…

Three Reasons To Consider Michigan Post COVID-19

Three Reasons To Consider Michigan Post COVID-19 10/19/20 Are you considering mitigating supply chain risk by onshore or near-shoring solutions or moving production closer to your customer base?Supply and Demand Chain Executiverecently shared three reasons summarized below why companies should consider Michigan as they re-evaluate their supply chains.APICS Greater Detroit knows the power of the…

Gartner’s 3 Main Concerns Supply Chain Leaders Need to be Aware Of

Gartner’s 3 Main Concerns Supply Chain Leaders Need to be Aware Of 10/12/20 Is your workforce structure appropriate for an increasingly digitized world?Gartner recently shared that 40% of the CEOs surveyed pre-COVID were already substantially or completely changing their organizational structures. They also suggested that it’s the responsibility of supply chain leaders to make sure…

Avoiding Supply Chain Chokepoints

Avoiding Supply Chain Chokepoints 10/5/20 Does your supply chain suffer from chokepoints?For those of us who’ve driven into the city of Detroit during rush hour, we know there are many chokepoints along the way that can delay the commute.In supply chain management, a chokepoint refers to any step in a process where a single point…

BorgWarner Supply Chain Manager Receives Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award

BorgWarner Supply Chain Manager Receives Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award 9/28/20 Last week, the Manufacturing Institute held their eighth annual STEP Ahead Awards recognizing women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify leadership within their companies.The Institute’s STEP Ahead Awards gives women across the country a platform to showcase the incredible opportunities…

Four Steps to Superior Supplier Management

Four Steps to Superior Supplier Management 9/22/20 Is your supplier management effort an inclusive activity?APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.Last week the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) hosted their annual Connect conference virtually. The agenda was full of great supply…

Logistics Trends After COVID-19

Logistics Trends After COVID-19 9/16/20 Have you seen a demand for faster delivery options by your customers?APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world.Per RedwoodLogistics, during the COVID-19 quarantine, most people have been doing all of their shopping online. Even groceries and medications…

Industry 4.0 Impacts on Supply Chains

Industry 4.0 Impacts on Supply Chains 9/7/20 Are you leveraging digital solutions to manage your supply chain? APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world. Per McKinsey & Company, industry leaders are leveraging Industry 4.0 solutions as an approach to increase end-to-end supply-chain…

Supply Chain and Food Insecurity

Supply Chain and Food Industry 09/01/20 Did your supply chain experience a disconnect between supply and demand during the pandemic? APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world. Yemisi Bolumole, Ph.D., CLTD-F, an associate professor of supply chain management at the Eli Broad…

Cybersecurity is a Supply Chain Problem

Cybersecurity is a Supply Chain Problem 08/24/20 Is your supply chain protected from hackers? APICS Greater Detroit supports supply chain professionals with the information and education they need to remain competitive in today’s world. Recently the National Defense Magazine shared that lone wolf hackers, rogue nation-states and cybercrime syndicates are in a position to disrupt…

Supply Chain Careers are In Demand

Supply Chain Careers are In Demand 08/17/20 Are you looking for a career that is challenging, rewarding and in demand? APICS Greater Detroit knows supply chain and the benefits of choosing a career in this rewarding field. Supply chain professionals we support tend to be very happy with their careers. In fact, per the Association…

Manufacturing Skill Gap Still Exists Emerging from Pandemic

Manufacturing Skill Gap Still Exists Emerging from Pandemic 08/10/20 Is your company still struggling to look for skilled workers as we emerge from the pandemic? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. Per the National Association Manufacturers’ Outlook Survey 2nd Quarter 2020, 50.5%…

3 Ways a CPIM Certification Catapults Your Career Trajectory

3 Ways a CPIM Certification Catapults Your Career Trajectory 08/03/20 Are you continuously seeking innovation in your supply chain? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. Last week, at our Supply Chain Community Connect that we co-host with CSCMP Detroit, we reviewed highlights…

Reshoring of Supply Chains

Reshoring of Supply Chains 07/27/20 Are you considering reshoring your supply chain due to the pandemic? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. Per Thomas recent survey, 64% of manufacturers report they are likely to bring manufacturing production and sourcing back to North…

USMCA Impacts on Michigan Industry

USMCA Impacts on Michigan Industry 07/20/20 Is your supply chain impacted by USMCA that went into effect on July 1st? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. USMCA replaced NAFTA and went into effect on July 1st. Per Mark A. Morgan, the acting…

How will the Pandemic Change Automotive Supply Chains?

How will the Pandemic Change Automotive Supply Chains? 07/13/20 Has your company considered long term changes to your supply chain as a result of COVID-19? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. We are excited to share this week’s blog written by a…

Packaging Trends Beyond COVID-19

Packaging Trends Beyond COVID-19 07/06/20 How should packaging providers address both sustainability and hygiene concerns alongside cost, performance, and convenience requirements post pandemic? APICS Greater Detroit serves local supply chain professionals by providing knowledge and education needed to compete in today’s world. Next week we are looking forward to hearing from Camille Chism of Indigo…

Getting a Handle on Reducing Supplier Packaging Costs

Getting a Handle on Reducing Supplier Packaging Costs 06/24/20 Could you use help identifying ways to save costs when it comes to your supplier packaging? APICS Greater Detroit is proud to share insights on this important topic guest written by William Crane, CSCP, CEO of IndustryStar. Per the 2020 Q2 National Association for Manufacturers Survey,…

Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain

Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain 06/15/20 Did you know manufacturing is the third largest risk area for forced labor? APICS Greater Detroit mission is to serve our local supply chain community with information and education needed to be successful in our ever changing world. Last week in our Supply Chain Community Connect we heard…

How to Build an Ethical Supply Chain for Your Business

How to Build an Ethical Supply Chain for Your Business 06/10/20 Looking for suggestions on ensuring an ethical supply chain? APICS Greater Detroit mission is to serve our local supply chain community with information and education needed to be successful in our ever changing world. We are pleased to present the article below written by…

Supply Chain Horizon – Top Trends

Supply Chain Horizon – Top Trends 06/02/20 What do the experts say about the top trends in supply chain? At APICS Greater Detroit an important part of our mission is to ensure the supply chain community has the information needed to be successful in our ever changing world. Last week we hosted Dr. Judith Whipple,…

Restarting Your Supply Chain Amid Pandemic

Restarting Your Supply Chain Amid Pandemic 05/27/20 Is your business planning a restart due to the COVID-19 pandemic? At APICS Greater Detroit an important part of our mission is to ensure the supply chain community has the information needed to be successful in our ever changing world. Many companies in the greater Detroit area have…

5 Capabilities to Create Resilient Supply Chains

5 Capabilities to Create Resilient Supply Chains 05/19/20 Is your supply chain resilient to changes? At APICS Greater Detroit an important part of our mission is to ensure the supply chain community has the information needed to be successful in our ever changing world. Certainly disruptions due to pandemics such as COVID-19, geopolitical events and…

Advice for Supply Chain Graduates in 2020

Advice for Supply Chain Graduates in 2020 05/13/20 Are you a senior graduating this spring with a supply chain degree? At APICS Greater Detroit an important part of our mission is to serve the next generation of supply chain leaders. We’ve heard from many supply chain students looking for assistance as they graduate during the…

Supply Chain Technology and Coronavirus

Supply Chain Technology and Coronavirus 05/06/20 Is your company adopting new technology such as digital platforms or robotics due to Coronavirus impacts? Last week APICS Greater Detroit hosted our Supply Chain Community Connect and Domenic Leo, Regional Manager for Geek+, shared about robotic solutions companies are turning to increase pick efficiency, worker ergonomics, etc. Many…

Tactics for Plant Management During COVID19

Tactics for Plant Management During COVID19 04/27/20 Are you a manufacturer looking for information on ways to keep your plant safe during COVID19? Per Fox2Detroit, two of Detroit’s big three automakers announced over the weekend they would begin recalling some factory workers back to their respective plants as Michigan businesses seek to start reopening amid…

Pros & Cons of Working from Home – Insights from our WFH Survey

Pros & Cons of Working from Home – Insights from our WFH Survey 04/22/20 APICS Greater Detroit recently conducted a survey on the pros and cons of working from home. What’s working? What’s not working? We’ve summarized your thoughts below and included some tactics to help you manage your time and employees as we all…

Mohamed Rashdan Shares #WhyAPICS is Important to Him

Mohamed Rashdan Shares #WhyAPICS is Important to Him 04/13/20 APICS Greater Detroit members continue to share #WhyApics is important to them. Mohamed Rashdan, Operations Manager for FedEx and Logistics, Materials and Supply Chain Management major at Eastern Michigan University shares shares his Reasons for joining APICS below. “Reasons why I joined the APICS…I was excited…

Supply Chain Professionals in Detroit Share About Quarantine Life

Supply Chain Professionals in Detroit Share About Quarantine Life 04/07/20 Are you looking for support as a supply chain professional during the COVID-19 pandemic? Last week APICS Greater Detroit, CSCMP, and friends roundtable came together in the first Supply Chain Connect open forum to connect, share and discuss ideas as we all navigate through these…

Michigan Companies Step Up to Help During COVID-19

Michigan Companies Step Up to Help During COVID-19 03/30/20 Michigan companies are stepping up to help support the fight against COVID-19 with medical supplies, hand sanitizer and more. At APICS Greater Detroit we support local supply chain professionals with the education and information they need to be successful in today’s ever changing world. In the…

Guide to ASCM Membership & Changes to APICS Certifications During COVID-19

Guide to ASCM Membership & Changes to APICS Certifications During COVID-19 03/30/20 Has your job or APICS certification education been impacted by COVID-19? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, APICS Greater Detroit continues to support supply chain professionals. We want to ensure you are aware of important Association Supply Chain Management (ASCM) and APICS certification programs…

COVID19 Supply Chain Impacts and Resources

COVID19 Supply Chain Impacts and Resources 03/17/20 Are you looking for more information, resources and support on COVID19? At APICS Greater Detroit we support local supply chain professionals with the education and information they need to be successful in today’s ever changing world. In the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic we might have been alone,…

Managing Supply Chain Risk Due to Coronavirus

Managing Supply Chain Risk Due to Coronavirus 03/09/20 Has your supply chain been impacted by the coronavirus or other geopolitical events? At APICS Greater Detroit we support local supply chain professionals with the education and information they need to be successful in today’s ever changing world. Having a plan to manage risks that can impact…

Keep Digging and Keep Learning!

Keep Digging and Keep Learning! 02/11/20 Are you still learning in your career? Are you continuously seeking new opportunities to keep your skills fresh?     APICS Greater Detroit hosted Linas Polteraitis, Adient’s VP of Global Commodity Procurement last week at a sold out event where he shared valuable information on strategic procurement strategies.  …

Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptors

Preparing for Supply Chain Disruptors 02/03/20 Has your supply chain been impacted by disruptions such as the coronavirus or geopolitical changes?     The Wall Street Journal shared last week, “As the spread of the new coronavirus in China causes more factory shutdowns, the effect on global industrial supply chains could linger for years.” APICS…

Career Development Key to Keeping Quality Workers

Career Development Key to Keeping Quality Workers 01/28/20 Is your company struggling to retain quality workers? Many industries are feeling the challenge of a retiring Boomer generation and low levels of unemployment.     Per HRMorning.com, “Prospective employees see career development as among the most important reasons to sign with —and stay with — with…

Value of ASCM Membership for Supply Chain Professionals

Value of ASCM Membership for Supply Chain Professionals 01/21/20 Are you a supply chain professional in the Greater Detroit area looking to advance in your career?     Read our latest article below on the value of membership in the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) as part of your career management strategy.    …

APICS Greater Detroit 2019 Year in Review!

APICS Greater Detroit 2019 Year in Review! 01/14/20 APICS Greater Detroit is proud to continue to serve the Detroit area Supply Chain Community!   We are ambitious, smart, and passionate about operations and supply chain management.   We invite you to take a look back at 2019 with us at highlights from our educational events,…

The Evolving State of Procurement Culture, Identity, and Technology

The Evolving State of Procurement Culture, Identity, and Technology 01/14/20 Research and advisory firm Levvel Research shared key findings around the evolving state of procurement culture, identity and technology in their 2019 Procurement Insight Report.     Read more in the APICS Greater Detroit blog below.     APICS Greater Detroit proudly serves the local…

Industry Leaders Respond as USMCA Moves Forward

Industry Leaders Respond as USMCA Moves Forward 12/17/19 Has your supply chain been impacted by trade uncertainties?   Last week progress was made on the proposed new United States-Mexico-Canada trade Agreement (USMCA).   APICS Greater Detroit serves the local supply chain community by sharing the information and education needed to stay competitive in today’s ever…

Advice on How To Attract Millennials to Your Organization

Advice on How To Attract Millennials to Your Organization 12/10/19 Is your company having a hard time closing the skill gap? Would you benefit from being able to hire more millennial aged employees?     At APICS Greater Detroit we are passionate about serving our local supply chain community. We do this by supporting professionals…

Supply Chains and Blockchain: Real World Examples

Supply Chains and Blockchain: Real World Examples 12/03/19 Is your company using Blockchain technology? Could your supply chain benefit from it?     At APICS Greater Detroit we are passionate about serving our local supply chain community. We do this by supporting professionals with the information and education needed to stay competitive in today’s ever…

Highlights from StockX VP Supply Chain Presentation & Dinner at Slalom Detroit

Highlights from StockX VP Supply Chain Presentation & Dinner at Slalom Detroit 11/27/19 APICS Greater Detroit had a great turnout last week with over 40 local professionals joining a fun and educational dinner meeting at the Slalom offices with special guest speaker, Tim McCurdy, StockX’s VP of Supply Chain!   Tim shared how StockX turns…

Detroit’s Global Logistics Leadership & APICS Enhanced CLTD Certification

Detroit’s Global Logistics Leadership & APICS Enhanced CLTD Certification 11/19/19 Did you know that per the Detroit Regional Partnership, Detroit is the 6th largest metro in the nation for export products to more than 230 countries? Or that EVERY day more than 11,000 trucks carrying goods worth more than $600 million use the Detroit &…

Detroit Based StockX Wins Awards for Retail Innovation

Detroit Based StockX Wins Awards for Retail Innovation 11/12/19 Have you heard about Detroit based billion dollar startup StockX?     StockX is the world’s first stock market for things – a live ‘bid/ask’ marketplace. Buyers place bids, sellers place asks and when a bid and ask meet, the transaction happens automatically.     APICS…

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) 2019 Conference Highlights

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) 2019 Conference Highlights 11/05/19 Were you able to attend this year’s ASCM national supply chain conference in Las Vegas?     If not, we’ve summarized a few of the highlights below! “The ASCM conference value for me comes from the networking and educational sessions. The Carey Lohrenz general session…

Impact of 5G on Supply Chains & Logistics

Impact of 5G on Supply Chains & Logistics 10/29/19 Do you have a plan to deploy 5G in 2020? In a recent survey from Gartner, 66% of organizations plan to deploy 5G by 2020. Per SupplyChainDive, “As the 5G mobile broadband standard begins to roll out in cities across the world, supply chain and logistics…

Global Supply Chains and Trade Tariffs

Global Supply Chains and Trade Tariffs 10/21/19 Are you concerned about the recent changes in global tariffs? Many Detroit area businesses have been impacted by changes in trade tariffs. Recently the Detroit News shared how increases in tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum have created an uncertain trade environment for small manufacturers in Michigan, who…

EMU APICS Student Chapter 33rd Year Earning Platinum Status!

EMU APICS Student Chapter 33rd Year Earning Platinum Status! 10/14/19 The Eastern Michigan APICS Student Chapter has earned PLATINUM status once again from the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM).     Congratulations to the hard working students of the EMU APICS Student Chapter for their efforts in maintaining Platinum status for 33 years! Read…

Passing a Certification Exam: Advice from Jill Hays, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD

Passing a Certification Exam: Advice from Jill Hays, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD 10/01/19 Are you ready to take your APICS certification exam? Are you looking for advice to ensure a passing grade? Jill Hays, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, current President of APICS Greater Detroit Chapter, shares below her advice on passing certification exams. I’ve passed the exams…

APICS Greater Detroit – Jill Hays Shares #WhyAPICS is Important to Her

APICS Greater Detroit – Jill Hays Shares #WhyAPICS is Important to Her 09/24/19 APICS Greater Detroit members continue to share their #WhyApics stories on how APICS has helped them in their careers. Jill Hays, CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, Inventory Optimization Manager at Adient and current President of APICS Greater Detroit shares her #WhyApics, “I joined APICS/ASCM…

ASCM 2019 Conference Women in Supply Chain Panel

ASCM 2019 Conference Women in Supply Chain Panel 09/20/19 Is your supply chain team diverse? Do you struggle to attract and retain diverse candidates? At APICS Greater Detroit our mission is to foster the advancement of end-to-end supply chain management through the sharing of best practices for our local supply chain community. We recently had…

Strategies for a Sustainable Supply Chain

Strategies for a Sustainable Supply Chain 09/10/19 Is your supply chain sustainable? Are you looking for more information on strategies to improve in this area? At APICS Greater Detroit our mission is to foster the advancement of end-to-end supply chain management through the sharing of best practices through our expert body of knowledge, innovative research…

2nd Annual Southeast MI Golf Outing Highlights

2nd Annual Southeast MI Golf Outing Highlights 09/03/19 On August 16th, APICS Greater Detroit Chapter, ISM and CSCMP teamed up to host the 2nd annual Southeast MI golf outing!     A great time was had by all participants! Participants included Supply Chain Professionals from Adient, GM, FCA, Comp Logistics, Cooper, MetaOps, Wayne State University,…

Improving Supply Chain Performance During Times of Uncertainty

Improving Supply Chain Performance During Times of Uncertainty 08/27/19 Are you concerned about global uncertainties impacting your supply chain? Looking for opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs are great strategies to combat global uncertainties. Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) recently shared a case study highlighted below on how one company was able to…

Resume Development Tips for Supply Chain Students

Resume Development Tips for Supply Chain Students 08/20/19 Are you a Supply Chain student currently looking for opportunities to improve your resume? At APICS Greater Detroit, an important part of our mission is to support Supply Chain STUDENTS. We do this by partnering with Eastern Michigan University APICS Student Chapter, encouraging APICS case competitions, connecting…

A Case for APICS Logistics, Transportation & Distribution Certificate

A Case for APICS Logistics, Transportation & Distribution Certificate 08/13/19 Image by fancycrave1 from Pixabay Are you looking for ways to reduce your logistics, transportation or distribution costs? Per the Q2 2019 National Association for Manufacturers, 56% of respondents were concerned about trade uncertainties and 26% said transportation and logistics costs were a primary business…

How APICS Can Help Manufacturers With “Brain Drain”

How APICS Can Help Manufacturers With “Brain Drain” 08/07/19 Are you concerned about an aging workforce and the loss of institutional and technical knowledge as your teammates retire? Per a recent study on the aging of the manufacturing workforce published by the Manufacturing Institute, “manufacturing firms are primarily concerned that the aging of the workforce…

Value of Lifelong Learning for Supply Chain Leaders

Value of Lifelong Learning for Supply Chain Leaders 07/31/19 As a Supply Chain leader, are you investing in learning for you and your managers? As manufacturing output levels reach record highs per National Assocation for Manufacturers, exceeding $2.385 in Q1 2019, the value of effective supply chain management continues to be extremely important. Per CFO,…

Top Benefits of Employee Training

Top Benefits of Employee Training 07/24/19 Is your company hiring people new to manufacturing due to low unemployment and lack of skilled workers? Per a recent article by the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, the shortage of skilled workers is causing many manufacturers to hire from outside of the industry, bringing in people without manufacturing skills…

APICS Greater Detroit NEW Virtual Certification Prep

APICS Greater Detroit NEW Virtual Certification Prep 07/16/19 Have you struggled to find the time to attend APICS certification classes in the past? At APICS Greater Detroit, we are excited to offer more flexible class options to help you advance in your career and earn a globally recognized certification! Chuck Nemer, an instructor out of…

How APICS Helps Close the Skill Gap

How APICS Helps Close the Skill Gap 07/09/19 Are you struggling to find skilled workers? Per the National Association for Manufacturers (NAM) Manufacturers 2nd Quarter Outlook Survey, 68.8% of respondents cited the inability to find skilled workers as top challenge. Per the NAM Q2 Outlook Survey, “Given past survey results, it is to be expected…

APICS Greater Detroit Awards Joann Parrinder Instructor of The Year!

APICS Greater Detroit Awards Joann Parrinder Instructor of The Year! 06/25/19 APICS Greater Detroit awards Joann Parrinder Instructor of the Year in 2018/19 based on her exemplary engagement as an APICS Detroit Instructor. At APICS Greater Detroit our mission is to inspire and grow supply chain professionals – at all levels of their careers. APICS…

Meet The APICS Greater Detroit Volunteer Board of Directors

Meet The APICS Greater Detroit Volunteer Board of Directors 06/18/19 Did you know that APICS Greater Detroit is managed by 100% volunteer Board of Directors? Each year individuals are nominated and elected by active members. Board members hold their position for a period of one year, and meetings take place at least six times a…

APICS Greater Detroit Networking Event at B. Nektar Meadery

APICS Greater Detroit Networking Event at B. Nektar Meadery 06/12/19 APICS Greater Detroit, the premier association for supply chain management, hosted a fun networking event and informative tour last week at B. Netkar, the largest meadery in the USA! Approximately thirty people attended the event and enjoyed tasting drinks like the “Zombie Killer” their most…

How BASF Applied APICS Body of Knowledge for Winning Results

How BASF Applied APICS Body of Knowledge for Winning Results 06/07/19 Are you looking for ways to reduce your costs for labor, internal logistics or order fulfillment cycle times? Do you need to increase your return on supply chain fix assets? The APICS body of knowledge, developed by supply chain experts, has been repeatedly proven…

Is Your Supply Chain Prepared to be Disrupted?

Is Your Supply Chain Prepared to be Disrupted? 05/29/19 Has your supply chain been impacted over the past year by unexpected weather or global tariff changes? Do you have a plan to mitigate risk for similar future events? At APICS Greater Detroit, the premier professional association for supply chain management, we help educate our members…

Eastern Michigan University APICS Student Chapter – News and Accomplishments

Eastern Michigan University APICS Student Chapter – News and Accomplishments 05/15/19 At APICS Greater Detroit, everything we do centers on inspiring and growing Supply Chain Professionals in the Detroit area – at all levels of their careers. We are on a mission to help both professionals and students. As part of this effort, we are…

Addressing the Skill Gap: APICS Greater Detroit Can Help

Addressing the Skill Gap: APICS Greater Detroit Can Help 05/01/19 Is your company struggling to retain employees? Are you having a hard time finding skilled workers? Per the Michigan Manufacturers Association, Michigan is now leading the nation in manufacturing job growth, with 190,800 new manufacturing jobs since June 2009!1 This is great economic news, although…

Supply Chains and the Internet of Things (IoT)

Supply Chains and the Internet of Things (IoT) 04/24/19 Is your supply chain connected using the Internet of Things (IoT)? Have you considered how sensor technology might be able to help your company minimize risk and improve efficiencies? The future of IoT is here. Per SupplyChainBrain, “True supply chain integration and full end-to-end shipment visibility…

Sales and Operations Planning: “A Holistic Approach”

Sales and Operations Planning: “A Holistic Approach” 04/17/19 APICS Greater Detroit supply chain professionals got together this month for an interactive discussion with Global Supply Chain Management Executive, Richard Ulrey Jr., CPA, MBA, PhD. He had the following statement to share about our group. “The APICS Greater Detroit Chapter is an impressive group of supply…