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A clear, complete and accurate statement of the technical requirements of a material, an item, or service, and of the procedure to determine if the new requirements are met.
The functions within a company that add value to the goods or services that the organization sells to customers and for which it receives payment.
A business that takes title to products and resells them to final consumers.
A production environment where products can be and usually are finished before receipt of a customer order. Customer orders are typically filled from existing stocks, and production orders are used to replenish those stocks.
A complete supply chain dedicated to the reverse flow of products and materials for the purpose of returns, repair, remanufacture, and/or recycling.
Reference: APICS Dictionary The business functions of procurement planning, purchasing, inventory control, traffic, receiving, incoming inspection, and salvage operations.
A technique for calculating operation start dates and due dates. The schedule is computed starting with due date for the order and working backward to determine the required start date and/or due dates for each operation.
The rate of production usually expressed in units, cases, or some other measure, expressed by a period of time (e.g., per hour, shift, day or week). Syn. Production level.
A time-boxed set of activities carried out by the cell team during the week of cell implementation. The kaizen event is an implementation arm of a lean manufacturing program. See also: Kaizen Blitz. Want to learn more? APICS Anaheim has many different courses that advocate and teach more about kaizen events. Whether you're looking to further your career or learn techniques that will advance your skill set, visit the courses below and find the APICS course that meets your needs. Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Part 1CPIM classes can be used to prepare individuals or teams to pass the Certified in Production and Inventory Management exam, they can also be used to facilitate company wide improvements.The CPIM certification is recognized globally as a prestigious and a valuable addition for any individual or team’s toolbox. Aside from being the industry standard in production and inventory management, the knowledge gained from these classes adds to one's learning horizon and professional skills. *If you are an existing APICS Member, please note your membership must be a Plus Membership. Classes Open For Enrollment:
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)Prepare for the CSCP exam with the APICS CSCP Learning System, a comprehensive program combines reading materials with online practice tests and interactive study tools reinforce what you learn to ensure you’re prepared for the CSCP exam. The curriculum is drawn from the APICS Exam Content Manual (ECM) and organizes information from over 350 references. *If you are an existing APICS Member, please note your membership must be a Plus Membership. Classes Open For Enrollment:
Lean Enterprise Workshop
As more organizations go lean, the demand for skilled workers and a system-wide approach for developing and implementing lean project plans is escalating. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to map the path to lean culture at your organization.
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Part 2Encourage an in-depth understanding of internal operations, production and inventory management through our instructor led and online CPIM training program for you or your entire team. Our instructors and experienced specialists will help you develop a training program, to be delivered locally at one site, or to a geographically dispersed group. You’ll benefit from group purchasing, online group progress reports, and a consistent, premium quality training experience. *If you are an existing APICS Member, please note your membership must be a Plus Membership.
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