Vol. 8

2012

April

PDM - A TOUR BY THE

MSU STUDENT CHAPTER

AND STUDENT PAPER

COMPETITION

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

ASQ EDUCATION

OPPORTUNITIES SoMN Scope

www.apicssomn.org SERVING TO BRING KNOWLEDGE OF EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN

MINNESOTA APICS CHAPTER

It is that time of year when we let the Minnesota

State University, Mankato, student chapter organize the

PDM. This year they plan on presenting several

different aspects of some of the facilities and equipment

used to further their educational development. They

will also demonstrate some of the accomplishments they

have achieved during this educational process.

Following the tour, several students will present

the study that was used to support the student papers

that were turned in for the APICS sponsored student

paper competition.

This is a chance to see where your educational tax

dollars are being spent, and the benefits being received

as these students prepare to go on to face the challenges

of a very competitive economy.

Who MSU Student APICS Chapter

When: April 17thth, 2012

What Free Facilities Tour Cost: Free

Where: Minnesota State University

Nelson Hall, Room 105

Mankato, MN

218-349-3922 (Dale’s Cell Phone)

RSVP By: Thursday April 12th, 2012 at 3:00 pm.

Contact Bernie Parker at

Berniep@bergquistcompany.com or 507-263-6372

Agenda: Registration/Social Mingling: 5:00 pm, Plant Tour 5:30 .

What’s to eat: Pizza and soda provided by the Student Chapter

MSU Student Tour

CLASSES, WEBINAR

OPPORTUNITIES, APICS &

ASQ SEMINARS & APICS

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Cover Story

Your Resilient Supply

Chain

By Mohanish Makharia;

Gerhard Plenart, PhD; and

Ramanan Sambukumar

Achieve a flexible, scenario-

based supply chain.

The President’s Corner

April President’s Corner

OK, it is hard to believe that we are coming close to the end our our program

year. But, we still have a few interesting tricks up our sleeve.

Remember that April 17, a Tuesday, is the next PDM date. The students will

be hosting us for tours and presentations. It should be a fun time as the

students bring an energy we have all forgotten we ever had! And it is a good,

big crowd, if one can forecast from last year. So, please plan on joining us

for our PDM in Mankato. Directions will be elsewhere in the newsletter.

And, we have our management night slated for our May PDM. So, start

bugging the boss and bring them along. Like we have done in the past, all

bosses will be free of charge, but you don’t need to tell them that. Let them

think you are treating, unless of course you might think it would impact any

raises you may get this year! And the speaker will be very intriguing. You

know we have done a lot of lean topics, but Tom will focus on lean for the

administrative section of a business, maybe just what the boss wants to hear.

So, keep May 14 available and bring the boss.

Also, on May 15, we are hosting a ½ day seminar (afternoon) with Stevie

Ray. From all that I have heard, this will be a very educational and fun

experience. It will be held in Owatonna, but at the Historical Center, not

Torey’s. See details in the newsletter, but really, this should be a very good

½ day session. We wanted to keep it a bit shorter to see if that helped you all

in attending. So, help make our experiment a success.

One final thing, we will have our annual survey ready for you by the April

PDM. It is really important that you take a few minutes to fill this out. We

really do use it as we plan for next’s years PDMs. The Board of Directors

does try to make sure our PDM topics are timely and interesting. And if you

don’t like what we have listed as potential subjects, just do a write in

comment. It does work for us.

And if you are interested in a BOD position (extra maintenance points!), let

any Board member know. See you in Mankato.

Barb

COMPANY

COORDINATORS

Anertech

Jerry Beech 507-444-0092

Avery Weigh-Tronix LLC Carolynn Oskerson

507-238-8277

Benchmark

June Stoehr

507-535-4615

Caterpiller Paving Products

Kim Goerger 507-233-7930

Condux Dale Bjorklund

507-387-8072

Crenlo Frank Srp

507-287-3092

Foldcraft Dennis McNamee

507-789-8263

Gandy

Cindy Barta

507-451-5430

IBM Steve Koebele

507-253-5260

Itron Irene Mlenek 507-837-4300

Johnson Outdoors

Debra Bartelt

507-835-6451

L.C.S. Precision Molding

Len Pederson 507-362-4344

Malt-O-Meal Carolyn Duffney

507-645-6681

Mayo Clinic Dallas Neville

507-284-5018

COMPANY

COORDINATORS CONT’D

McQuay Intl.

Sharon Spartz 507-334-5594

McNeilus Companies

Thomas Harris

507-374-8312

McNeilus Steel Mark Packard

507-374-6336 ext 3084

MICO, Inc.

Deb Briar 507-386-4010

SPX John Busby

507-455-7293

Barb Ruhter 507-455-4357 Truth Hardware

Ardis Woods

507-444-4414

Viracon Diane Doorenbos

507-444-3426

Wenger Corp

Don Wobschall 507-455-4100 ext 102

ABOUT OUR STUDENT TOUR

Southern Minnesota APICS

Professional Development Meeting (PDM)

April 17, 2012 (Tuesday)

Tentative agenda

Time What Where Building No. Who

5:30 - 5:35 Welcome Mfg. Automation lab NH 105

5:35 - 6:00 Facility tour

Robotic Vision System (Group 1) Graduate students

Manufacturing Automation Lab NH 105 Dr. Chang

& SME/APCIS students

Rapid prototyping (Group 2) Jonathan Miller &

Kirby Sorensen

Manufacturing Automation Lab NH 105 Jim Dickey

& SME/APCIS students

Student midterm project (group 3)

Manufacturing Automation Lab NH 105 Dr. Petersen

& SME/APCIS students

Denso Robot Demo (group 4) Composite Lab NH 105

6:00 - 6:30 Dinner Trafton center 123 TRC 123 Dr. Chang &

SME/APCIS students

6:30 - 7:00 Senior project presentation

Project 1:

Project 2: Trafton center 123

(10 min./project) TRC 123 Dr. Petersen

7:00 - 7:30 Student paper competition:

Paper 1: Adrian Willhite & Mallory Westphal

Paper 2: Pawan Bhandari

Paper 3: Brain Anderson Trafton center 123

(10 min./paper) TRC 123 Dr. Chang

7:30 See you next year Trafton center 123

MSU driving directions: http://www.mnsu.edu/maps/directions/

MSU maps and directions: http://www.mnsu.edu/maps/

MSU building maps: http://www.mnsu.edu/maps/university/buildings/nh-g.pdf

NH 105 – Nelson Hall (Ground floor) room 105

Parking: Lot 5 or Customer Pay lot – see parking map:

http://www.mnsu.edu/maps/university/parking.pdf

SoMN APICS Chapter Seminar

Have you ever thought of the perfect thing to say, but it was on the drive

home?

Do you have great ideas, but can’t communicate them?

“Operations Management...On the Spot:

Communicating so people really understand”

A presentation by Stevie Ray—Executive Director Stevie Ray Improv

Please join us Tuesday, May 15, 2012

1pm to 5pm

Steele County History Center

1700 Austin Road

Owatonna, MN 55060

$125 per person

$110 for group of 3 (same company)

Snack Included

Register with

Register by May 1, 2012

Sponsored by APICS-Southern Minnesota Chapter

“Operations Management...On the Spot:

Communicating so people really understand”

Quick and creative thinking is crucial to every facet of every job, whether

you are dealing with a client or customer, a co-worker, an employee, or as

being part of a team. Stevie Ray is a expert at helping people think on

their feet, handle on-the-spot challenges more easily, communicate more

effectively, and expand their thinking. In a fun and hands-on workshop

you will learn techniques that can be used everyday to improve your

communication skills, teambuilding, conflict management, and effective

presentation.

About the Presenter

Stevie Ray has been a nationally recognized speaker and trainer for nearly

20 years. He is the Executive Director of Stevie Ray’s Improv Company

in Minneapolis, a company that has provided training and entertainment

since 1989. A professional member of the National Speakers Association,

he is consistently rated the top speaker at conferences internationally. He

is a nationally syndicated columnist for the Business Journal Newspapers

and author of Spontaneity Takes Practice, What We Laugh at…and Why,

and Speaking in Public without Sweating in Private.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

1pm to 5pm

Steele County History Center

1700 Austin Road

Owatonna, MN 55060

First, decide how many APICS certification maintenance points you need:

APICS CPIM and CSCP designees are required to earn 75 points every 5 years.

APICS CFPIM designees are required to earn 100 points every 5 years.

Learn more about APICS certification maintenance.

Free Maintenance Opportunity!

As an APICS member, you

receive 6 maintenance points

per year for your membership,

and you receive points for

attending PDMs and other

chapter sponsored activities.

If you need 7 points:

Join us for a APICS seminar in North America

APICS is bringing world-class supply chain education to communities across North America. Find a seminar near you or travel to one of our seminar locations for one-day seminars on relevant supply chain topics.

Learn more or register now.

APICS Strategic Sourcing Seminar

In partnership with the APICS Piedmont Triad chapter

April 14, 2012 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. ET | Greensboro, North Carolina,

USA

Speaker David T. Jankowski, CFPIM, CSCP, President, DT Jankowski and Associates

Description The APICS Strategic Sourcing Seminar helps participants navigate the complex landscape of international business. Companies and organizations need skilled operations and supply chain management professionals to keep their businesses favorably positioned in today's intensely competitive global marketplace. The workshop provides a comprehensive study of the critical tasks and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement. David Jankowski, an APICS Master Instructor and leading supply chain consultant, will lead attendees through strategic sourcing strategies and best practices.

Supply Chain Risk Management: Identify, Assess, Mitigate, and Manage Risk In partnership with the APICS Chicago chapter June 8, 2012 | 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CT | Chicago, Illinois, USA

Speaker Gregory L. Schlegel, CPIM, Executive-in-Residence, Center for Value Chain Research Adjunct Professor, Supply Chain Risk Management, Lehigh University APICS Past President

Description The Supply Chain Risk Management Seminar provides participants with a glimpse of the global supply chain risk landscape. Definitions of risk management, and new techniques and tactics to mitigate risk will be discussed along with profiles of early adopters of risk management. Attendees have the opportunity to utilize a "Heat Map" tool to assess risks within their supply chains. This seminar is lead by Greg Schlegal, vice president of business development, Shertrack LLC.

If you need 12 points:

Register for APICS Asia Supply Chain & Operations 2012 in Seoul and Shanghai

APICS is offering two opportunities in Asia for you to earn 12 maintenance points. This is a rare opportunity to earn a

large amount of maintenance points with one event. Plus, as an APICS certification designee, you receive an

additional 25% savings!

Register now.

The growth of manufacturing has created extraordinary opportunities in Asia as well as increasing the challenges

faced by companies all along the global supply chain.

APICS is pleased to present the APICS Asia Supply Chain & Operations 2012 conference where you will learn to

identify risks and develop infrastructure, explore demand management and sourcing, and address strategy concerns

faced by companies like yours doing business in Asia.

This event will be offered in two locations:

Seoul, South Korea Shanghai, China

2-3 April 2012

Grand Hyatt Seoul

5-6 April 2012

Shanghai Marriott Hotel Hongqiao

Register by 1 March 2012 and save up to $200.

Save the date for upcoming conferences

If you need 11 points:

Best of the Best S&OP Conference, presented by APICS and IBF, London

Best of the Best S&OP Conference, presented by APICS and IBF, Chicago

May 10-11,

2012

London,

England

June 14-15,

2012

Chicago,

Illinois, USA

Learn more and sign up to receive updates on the Best of the Best S&OP Conferences.

If you need 24 points:

2012 APICS

International Conference

& Expo

October 14-16,

2012

Denver,

Colorado, USA

Save the date for

APICS 2012.

Registration

opens in May!

APICS International Conference Tours October 15-16, 2012, Denver, Colorado

“Elevate supply chain performance:

Value creation through market alignment and integration.”

What does this mean? By ensuring supply chain activities from supplier through customer are aligned and integrated

with the needs of the market, we improve supply chain performance and create value. The 2012 Local Arrangements

Conference Committee proudly presents the following companies which we believe create value.

Supply Chain in Manufacturing

Seagate has been at the forefront of the storage industry for over 30 years. Through technology leadership and innovation, Seagate helps individuals and businesses maximize the potential of their digital content.

PTA Plastics is a recognized leader in the plastic injection molding industry, specializing in the manufacture of molds and molded plastic parts for many industries. Tour participants will have the opportunity to see how PTA is using APICS Theory and Lean Processes to improve production efficiencies. Vestas is the world leader in supplying high-tech wind power systems. On this tour, you will seethe 265,000 sq. ft. nacelles single-piece flow manufacturing facility located in Brighton, Coloradowhere the turbine and the hub are assembled and tested. With more than 1.6 billion cups served every year, Boulder-based Celestial Seasonings is one of the largest specialty tea manufacturers in North America. Don't miss your chance to see the world's most advanced tea production plant. Stolle is the world’s leading supplier of two-piece can and end-making machinery for the global can making industry. Our high-speed machines are utilized around the world performing value-added functions of the can making process. During the tour attendees will witness machines in various stages of completion and (schedule permitting) see test cans being made. Supply Chain in Healthcare Manufacturing

AlloSource is one of the largest, most respected tissue banks in the United States. Our promise of “doing more with life” reflects our unwavering focus on integrity, quality, safety, and respect – today, and into the future. Terumo BCT is the world leader in blood component technology, providing innovative technologies, products, and services. On this tour you will see: our automated warehouse retrieval system and robotic inventory distribution system; manufacturing automation for the production of disposable collection bags; equipment manufacturing; and an introduction to our sales and operations planning process called SIOP. Supply Chain in Breweries/Distilleries Avery Brewing Company is the culmination of several years of home brewing experimentation by Adam Avery, to perfect the recipes for their three flagship beers. Production and sale of these began, utilizing a 7 barrel brew house and Gundy tanks. As demand for Avery skyrocketed, our facilities expanded and we invested in a sophisticated, Italian designed bottling line and new packaging capabilities.

MillerCoors Golden Brewery The Golden Brewery is one of the largest breweries in the worldand is located where the Coors Brewing Company originally produced and met the country’sdemand for its legendary Coors products. On this tour you will see: World Class Manufacturingintegrated into every component of the manufacturing process, which includes Brewing (fermenting, aging, brewing, blending), Packaging (seven can lines, four bottle lines, one keg line) and Customer Service and Supply which includes warehouse operations and transportation. Those who want to sample the freshest, highest quality beer in the world will have a chance to try Coors Light, Blue Moon and other premium MillerCoors brands after the tour. Upslope Brewing Company, a new microbrewery located in North Boulder area, taps into Colorado’s active lifestyle by offering superior quality hand-crafted ales in cans for the on-the-go beer enthusiast. On this tour you will see: History of Company, Brewing Practices (brewing, filtration, etc.), Packaging, Barrel Aging, etc. Celebrating eighteen years of brewing a well-balanced portfolio of craft beers, Left Hand Brewing Company is located in Longmont, Colorado. The brewery has received 16 medals at the Great American Beer Festival and 8 medals at the World Beer Cup, and its beers are now available in 27 states and 11 countries Oscar Blues In November of 2002, became the first US craft brewer to brew and can its own beer. We started hand canning our hoppy Dale’s Pale Ale on a table-top machine that sealed just one can at a time. We have since grown and in 2010 canned 42,000 barrels in our Longmont facility. Come learn how our recycled cans help the environment while we continue to produce big, delicious beers in a can. Downslope Distilling is a very small beverage distillery in Centennial, Colorado. The distillery has been licensed to produce beverage spirits since March of 2009. Since then, the company has developed 11 products including vodkas, rums and whiskey, and a historical gin as well as quarterly limited release products. The tour will focus on the process from ingredient to finished product. Supply Chain in Logistics

Swisslog Healthcare Solutions is the leading supplier of logistics automation solutions for healthcare facilities. Swisslog offers total systems design, manufacturing, installation and customer support providing a complete supply chain management approach to the logistics challenges of hospitals. Supply Chain in the Public Sector In 1858, when gold was discovered in Colorado, hundreds of merchants, miners and settlers moved in for their stake. In 1863, the U.S. government established a mint facility there. During your tour of the Denver Mint, you will learn how the Mint produces and distributes coins. A highlight of the tour includes strolling through the Mint’s majestic historic building, rich in history dating to the days of the discovery of gold in Colorado. Best of Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre The Red Rocks Amphitheatre opened in 1906 in Morrison athe most spectacular open-air venues in the world. On this tour you will see interactive educational displays featuring geologic and wildlife and hi Coors Field Baseball Stadium – Home to the Colorado Rockies and the most prolific ballpark ever. The ball travels

9 % farther at 5,280 feet than at sea level. On this touwill see: the dugout, Vistors Clubhouse, Press Level, Suite

Level, and Concourse areas.

District Meetings

April 13, 14 Train the Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructor Classes

- To be held in Pella Iowa. Who knows, there may be tulips blooming!

July 14, Second District Meeting to be held in St Louis

Oct 12, the Friday before conference, Third District meeting to be held in Denver

Editor’s Notes

There are a lot of opportunities for educational and career development training and sessions. I hope that

you are able to participate. In these highly competitive times, it is important that everyone obtain all the

skills possible. There is no longer lifetime employment, and with companies always being bought and sold,

who knows what tomorrow will bring. APICS continues to strive to provide each and every member the

knowledge necessary to take us all into the next decade.

Hiawatha

Section 1214

Serving Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa

Hiawatha

Section 1214

Serving Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa

Spring Semester 2012

Center for

Business & Industry

Quality &

Performance

Improvement

Courses

South Central College – Faribault Campus

1225 3rd Street SW, Faribault MN 55021 507/332-5800

COURSE NAME DATES DAY TIME TUITION

Quality Engineer Certification (CQE) Review: Self-Study & Online

Tuesdays, April 10 – May

22, 2012

6 – 9 pm

Online $199

Project Management Wednesday,

April 18, 2012 8a-

4:30p Rochester $235

Workplace Lean PILLARS (Introduction to Office Lean)

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

8a-4:30p

Faribault $249

For more information, contact the Faribault Campus of South Central College: Brian Knutson 507/332-5874 brian.knutson@southcentral.edu

Laura Hardy 507/332-5802 laura.hardy@southcentral.edu

In appreciation to those that partner with us in promoting our training programs, members of the following organizations receive a 10% discount on any of the workshops/classes listed on this

page.

APICS Southern MN Chapter ASQ La Crosse – Winona Section 1216 ASQ Minnesota Section 1203 Greater Mankato Growth Mankato Area Council for Quality Minnesota Council for Quality Rochester Area Quality Council SME SE Minnesota Chapter 162

Quizmaster

Pick a poem or song from our list and recite it out loud. Now, recite it again but skip every other word. Then

skip every third word, and so on, until you can't do it any more. This exercise helps with your concentration

and mental endurance.

1. Row row row your boat

2. The itsy bitsy spider

3. Jack and Jill went up the hill

An example of skipping by two: Jack Jill up hill fetch pail...

Q1. What do the following sentences have in common?

Tracy, no panic in a pony cart!

But not now a wonton tub!

Marge let a moody baby doom a telegram.

Q2. Avoid This Fate

Rebus brain teasers use words or letters in interesting orientations to represent common phrases.

BARD

BARN

BARE

Quiz copied from: http://www.brainbashers.com/logic.asp

President Barb Sorochak – IBM 507-253-5693 sorochab@us.ibm.com Secretary Duane Haugen – Retired 507-282-0150 dwhaugen@aol.com VP Education Kim Stanton – RCTC kims@pitel.net VP Programs June Stoehr – Benchmark 507-535-4615 june.stoehr@bench.com VP Marketing Becky Wolfe – SPX 507-455-4371 becky.wolfe@spx.com VP Public Relations Dale Fairbanks 507-444-3990 dfairbanks@cannonequipment.com VP Technology John Rollins – Davis Foods 507-382-4412 john.b.rollins@gmail.com VP Student Chapter Dr. Chang – MSU 507-389-2154 guanghsu.chang@mnsu.edu VP Finance Fred Gruber – Benchmark fred.gruber@bench.com VP CBar Larissa Buckley – Crown Cork &Seal larissa.buckely@crowncork.com

Your Board of Directors

Directions to MSU

To get to Parking Lot 5 (gold) between Nelson Hall and the Taylor Center from

Highway 14, exit South (a left turn if you are heading West on Hwy 14, a right turn if

you are heading East on Hwy 14) on N. Victory Drive (County Rd 3 exit). Stay on

Victory Drive until you get to Stadium Drive (Stadium Rd is 0.2 miles past CR-83).

Take a right and go West. Follow Stadium Drive until you get to Warren St (Warren St

is 0.2 miles past Monks Ave). You need to turn right at the stoplight onto Warren (just

past the shopping center). Lot 5 (gold) will be the first parking lot to the left. There

will be MSU students in the lot with parking passes to greet you.

To get to the pay lot, go to Ellis St (the next stop light after Warren) and take a right.

The pay lot will be on the left just before the next stop sign. The attendant can point

you to Nelson Hall. Call my cell phone if you are unsure of where you are: 218-349-3922.

The Association for Operations Management Southern Minnesota Chapter

Box 122 Owatonna MN, 55060

PDM Schedule

May 14th - Bosses night - Owatonna May 15th – Half Day Seminar - Owatonna

BOD Meetings

•April 9th or 16th Specific date will be published later.

The general membership is invited to attend all BOD meetings held immediately after the PDM meetings.