The APICS Supply Chain Competency Model

A Guide for Professional Development in Supply Chain Careers

What does it take to succeed in a Supply Chain Career?  The skills, abilities and experiences needed for supply chain roles are complex.  Supply Chain Managers are crucial to the global economy.  They represent a unique discipline responsible for supporting the global network of delivering products and services across the entire supply chain from raw materials to end customers.  This field has evolved rapidly.  For this reason, APICS undertook a research project to identify the critical elements that make supply chain professionals successful.  The APICS Supply Chain Competency Model is the result of this study.
Todd Sabin, co-author of the APICS Supply Chain Competency Model, will provide an overview of the model. Whether you are an experienced supply chain professional, someone wanting to break into the field or a Human Resources professional responsible for hiring and developing supply chain professionals, you will learn how this powerful tool can help you.

The structure of the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model follows guidelines set by the Employment and Training Administration of the United States Department of Labor.  The model outlines the skill, knowledge and abilities required to perform critical work functions through 7 levels of Competency.

The model is intended to guide:

• Individuals considering careers in supply chain management
• Supply professionals seeking to advance their positions
• Human resource managers who are hiring in this fast-growing field

APICS is hosting the meeting in conjunction with ISM and James Madison University.

Presenter:  Todd Sabin
Your presenter for this event is Mr. Todd Sabin, President of the Baltimore Chapter of APICS. Todd is a full time APICS instructor and member of the APICS 2009 Future Leaders.
 
Date:  November 30th

Cost:  $15 (includes dinner)

Students:  Current students, from JMU or any other local school, have the option of attending the presentation with dinner for $15, or can attend the presentation without dinner for free

Schedule:

• 5:30-6:00PM – Networking
• 6:00-6:30PM – Dinner
• 6:30-7:45PM – Presentation

Location:  James Madison University – Festival Conference and Student Center

Directions/Parking:  Attendees must park in lot D3.  Parking in other lots on campus may result in a parking ticket.

From I-81:  Turn left off exit 245 if traveling on I-81 South and right off exit 245 if traveling on I-81 North.. Immediately get into left turning lane. Make a left onto Forest Hill Rd. At the stop sign, make a left onto Oak Hill Rd. Continuing on Oak Hill, the Convocation Center will be on the left followed by the Arboretum on the right. Make a left at the JMU entrance onto Carrier Drive. The Festival Conference and Student Center is 0.25 mile on the left.

From East 33:  Take University Blvd between Valley Mall and K-Mart (left if traveling west, right if traveling east.) Go through three stoplights. Make a right at the JMU entrance onto Carrier Drive. The Festival Conference and Student Center is 0.25 mile on the left
 
RSVP:  You must RSVP by November 24th so we can provide an accurate count to the caterer.  

Please RSVP to Kelly Coyle, kcoyle@intrapacgroup.com or 540-434-4411 x284.