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Cover Story

Read the latest cover story in the new issue of APICS magazine.

  • Industry-Leading Women

    by Ingrid Ostby | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Historically, gender bias has excluded women from core managerial roles such as production supervisors and operations managers. And it is these positions that are key to preparing employees for top leadership roles within the industry.
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Features

Explore the latest feature articles from the new issue of APICS magazine.

  • Experience Counts

    by Alex J. Shrom | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Experience curves can project improvement forward to predict product costs for both annual and multi-year planning. They are surprisingly easy to create in a simple spreadsheet.
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  • Boost Your Knowledge Transfer

    by The APICS Interview | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Ray Reagans, PhD, talks about how the silo effect relates to knowledge sharing and exploring the development, types, and components of business networks and how they facilitate communication.
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  • A New Kind of Export

    by Tom Wallace | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    A group of companies in Japan that are among the leanest in the world have not yet adopted S&OP, and they’re feeling its absence keenly.
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Departments

APICS Report

Ask APICS

  • Big Problems, Small Technology

    by Jonathan Thatcher, CSCP | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Big data can inspire organizations of any size. The result may not be big data in the strictest sense, but it can be a useful head start on business analytics that serves as a foundation for eventual big data adoption.
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Book Review

Building Blocks

  • Pioneering Inspiration

    by Karl M. Kapp, EdD, CFPIM, CIRM | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    What really set apart Apple from other manufacturers was the hardware. It was elegant, sophisticated, and easy to use. How did Apple do it? Largely, it was Steve Jobs.
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  • Memories and Dreams

    by John P. Collins, CFPIM, CSCP, and Eric P. Jack, PhD, CFPIM, CSCP | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    The world has became smaller as the price of transportation, then communication, fell dramatically. Likewise, the competitive landscape—particularly with regard to operational capabilities—continues to change incredibly fast.
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Case Study

  • Forecasting in the Smartphone Era

    by APICS partners | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    MetroPCS operates in the rapidly changing mobile phone market, where being as nimble as possible is key. It required an accurate and scalable way to assess the probable impacts of quick-turnaround promotions.
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From the CEO

  • Building Global Supply Chain Talent

    by Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    The new era of manufacturing will be marked by agile enterprises that use information the same way as talent. To make this vision a reality requires a high-quality, skilled workforce.
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From the Editor

  • World Change Through Education

    by Jennifer Proctor | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    APICS community recognizes that education and knowledge building are the underpinnings of a successful career. I challenge you to find ways to encourage others to find purpose through education.
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Industry Watch

Lean Culture

  • Industry Watch

    by APICS staff | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    “Industry Watch” takes a look at the newest product and software releases by major players in the field of supply chain and operations management.
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  • Ticking the Boxes

    by Ron Crabtree, CIRM, CSCP, MLSSBB | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    For one tangible solution to a lack of good data, look no further than a tool from the quality engineer of yesteryear: the humble tally sheet.
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Lessons Learned

Management Perspective

  • Keeping Your Business Afloat

    by Mike Hurlbut, CPIM, CSCP, CPA | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Accountants and operations management professionals are actually all in the same canoe. We must paddle together—and in the same direction—so we may cross safely to the other side.
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  • High-Level Scheduling for Complex Projects

    by Philip E. Quigley, CFPIM, PMP | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    One of the most challenging tasks for materials professionals is working to a large project schedule when building a product. An integrated schedule is vital for supply chain success.
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Membership Matters

  • Cooperative Learning

    by Elizabeth Rennie | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Ken Crawford, CPIM, joined APICS in 1999 when he was was the only supply chain employee at a very small company. Today he is manager of supply chain programs for the Eaton Corporation electrical division’s Americas region.
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Working Green

  • The Growing Importance of Renewables

    by Antonio Galvao, CSCP | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Recent reports show that use of wind and solar power are on the rise, notwithstanding challenges to the global economy and ongoing political uncertainty in parts of the world.
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Relevant Research

  • The Elements of Value

    by Richard E. Crandall, PhD, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    Value is increased by decreasing costs while maintaining performance—or by boosting performance while maintaining cost, as long as the customer needs, wants, and is willing to pay for more performance.
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Advertising Resources

  • Product Showcase

    by APICS partners | May/June 2013 | 23 | 3
    The Product Showcase features partners of APICS magazine.
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