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Lisa M. Prats, CAE
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For Immediate Release

APICS Announces 2005 Educational Workshop Schedule

Alexandria, VA (November 3, 2004) APICS announces its educational workshop schedule for 2005. The workshop curriculum addresses the terminology, concepts, and strategies successfully employed in operations management. These three-day sessions, taught by instructors with expertise in the APICS body of knowledge, cover manufacturing planning and control systems, purchasing, lean production, forecasting, master scheduling, material and capacity requirements planning, inventory management, sales and operations planning, scheduling and controlling production, quality initiatives, strategic planning, and emerging processes and technologies.

"APICS workshops provide a creative learning environment to sharpen one's skills and support the study for the prestigious APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management designation. Through the application of APICS' lean principles and value-stream mapping, operations management professionals can realize significant improvements that positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability," stated Jeffry W. Raynes, CAE, APICS executive director and chief operating officer.

The following workshops will be held during 2005 at APICS Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia:

February 1-3 March 8-10 April 19-21 May 17-19 June 14-16 July 12-14 August 16-18 September 13-15 October 25-27 November 15-17

Master Planning of Resources Basics of Supply Chain Management Detailed Scheduling and Planning Execution and Control of Operations Basics of Supply Chain Management Master Planning of Resources Detailed Scheduling and Planning Execution and Control of Operations Strategic Management of Resources Basics of Supply Chain Management

To learn more about the educational workshops and to register, visit the APICS National Workshops web page or call APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-2742 or (703) 354-8851.

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APICS is the recognized global leader in professional certifications, educational programs, and publications for manufacturing and service industry professionals across the entire supply chain. Founded in 1957, the society supports nearly 60,000 members in 20,000 companies worldwide. On January 1, 2005, the society will change its name to APICS The Association for Operations Management. To learn more, visit the APICS community at www.apics.org.