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About APICS

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APICS is the Educational Society For Operations Management. APICS meets the educational needs of its members and their employers by developing educational programs and materials to increase productivity and enhance their competitive advantage. APICS meets the needs of professionals in all areas of operations management, including inventory, materials, information systems, accounting/finance, supply chain, and all other functional areas that contribute to the overall efficiency and productivity of an organization. Learn more about APICS at apics.org.

About SWIV

SWIV is the Southern Willamette Valley Chapter of APICS with its home base located in Eugene, Oregon.

Our Vision is to be the premiere provider for professional education and development for our members and the community in the area of Operations Management; by exceeding the expectations of our customers, we will challenge and educate our membership, provide expertise and training for individuals and companies to succeed, encourage communication between members, and improve our financial stability.

Our Mission is to provide the tools, training, and environment for operations management practitioners in the Southern Willamette Valley to grow and succeed. We will deliver educational opportunities through APICS classes, seminars, and workshops; growth and camaraderie through membership and participation in chapter activities, certification testing and professional interaction, and heightened awareness of our role as providers of operation management expertise and training through a marketing plan. Through these conduits we will enhance the financial stability of our chapter.

SWIV provides many opportunities for furthering your knowledge. Special events are held in the form of professional development dinners and facility tours. If you would like to learn more about our current offerings, please view the latest newsletter or send any questions you may have to events @ apics-swiv.org.

Questions about membership? Answers can be had by sending e-mail to membership @ apics-swiv.org.

2007-2008 Board of Directors
President Ed Barth VP of Operations Beeswax Candle Works, Inc. Phone: (541) 942-7061 Fax: (541) 988-9401	Director of Membership Joel Butler, CPIM Phone: (541) 335-5330 Fax: (541) 335-5011
Director of Education Nancy Miller Golden Temple, Oregon Phone: (541) 461-2160 ext 627	Director of Programs Rik Kinnison Datalogic Scanning, Inc. Phone: (541) 302-2176 Business cell: (541) 968-2671
Director at Large Kip Isin Project Scheduler 9-wood, Inc. Phone: 1-888-767-9990	Treasurer Pat Belding, CPIM, CPA Business Advisor/Coach Jones and Roth, CPA's and Business Consultants

Mailing Address
SWIV-APICS
PO Box 11078
Eugene, OR 97440

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