About Application Courses	Course Levels Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Just In Time (JIT)          Applications Course Offerings
Application Courses The application courses are any stand alone courses that APICS - Hamilton Chapter offer that are not part of the three standard programs (FMOM, CPIM, CIRM). The objective with these courses is to provide knowledge and training in very specific areas that have been identified as being of special interest to our membership. More courses will be added as they are identified. Some of the new courses will be half or full day seminar style rather than the standard course structure. If you have any suggestion on topics of interest please forward them on to the education committee at education@apicshomilton.org
Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
The introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) course will help you determine if your organization is ready for an ERP implementation, examine the benefits of implementing and ERP system, and build a compelling business case in support of an ERP implementation. Introduction to ERP provides a foundation for understanding the process integration of business wide functions (demand management, product design, and delivery) required and supported by an ERP implementation. The introduction to ERP course explore essential terminology, investigates guidelines for implementation, and includes a manufacturing case study. The course also addresses tactical functions required, such as project management and project planning, and provides an overview of implementation alternatives for ERP. Sessions: Elements of the Supply Chain Just-in-Time (JIT) Total Quality Management (TQM) Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) Demand Planning Capacity Management Return to the top of the Page
Just In Time (JIT)
This course covers a major portion of the APICS Body of Knowledge. Program participants learn how to improve quality, reduce manufacturing lead times and inventory, focus on waste elimination, and develop productive relationships with customer and suppliers. The courseware is designed for persons working directly with Just In Time (JIT) approaches to people, involvement, total quality control, setup and lot-size reduction and flow manufacturing. The material will also be of interest to individuals contemplating the adoption of the JIT philosophy and its application. Sessions: Prioritizing and Sequencing Work Executing Plans and Implementing Controls Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback Return to the top of the Page
For more information, contact Ed White, CPIM, Director of Education for APICS Hamilton Chapter. Information on APICS activities can be obtained by contacting APICS Hamilton Chapter at (905) 689-9117 (voice) or (905) 689-3374 (fax), or by writing to APICS Hamilton Chapter, 2025 Guelph Line, Suite 230, Burlington, Ont. L7P 4X4. Email can be sent to education@apicshamilton.org
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