Free "The Fresh Connection" Event: Play and Network
Munich, 27.04.2012- Come and play – on June 22 you will have the opportunity to test the simulation game “The Fresh Connection” for free. The event will take place at the University of Applied Science in Heilbronn. PMI, the official partner of TFC in Germany, is looking forward to your registration!
The popular simulation game “The Fresh Connection” is already an integrated part of the Master “Online Logistics Management” course at the Stuttgart University. Due to the growing interest of universities, Involvation Interactive, founder of TFC, has initiated an Open Day at the University of Applied Science in Heilbronn.. The event starts at 8.30 a.m. and following a one hour introduction, participants can play and experience the “The Fresh Connection” During the breaks there will be sufficient time for exchanging ideas and networking. Culinary delights will be provided as well.
Apart from the University of Applied Science Heilbronn, both Frankfurt and Munich Technical Colleges have confirmed their participation. Andrea Walbert, Managing Director of PMI, will support Involvation Interactive during the event.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Registration:
Sabine Laugges, phone +49-89-857 6146, mail: sabine.laugges(at)pmi-m.de
GSCP celebrates the new office
Munich, 25.04.2011- The “Gesellschaft der Supply Chain Professionals e.V.” GSCP is the official authorized APICS, AST&L and ISM partner for certification in Germany. On April 24th GSCP invited staff and guests to the opening of their new modern office.
It was a small and friendly group that celebrated the new GSCP office. PMI, the official authorized APICS and TFC partner, was among the invited guests. Guests exchanged ideas about the newest trends and developments in the supply chain business. One hot topic was certification in the ever growing global world market. The expanding education market is intransparent. “Certification guarantees a certain level of knowledge. For global operating companies worldwide recognized certification is very helpful and will continue to gain importance”, said GSCP Director Peter Merke. PMI wishes GSCP all the best for the start in the new office.
Join „The Fresh Connection“ Challenge
March 09, 2012 - Time to play! The global TFC challenge has started. So far over 200 teams have registered to save the troubled fruit company. Which team meets the right strategic and tactical decisions? Register your team before March 16th!
The interactive simulation game „The Fresh Connection“ is about the business problems of a troubled fruit company. To get the company back on track, a team needs to meet the right strategic and tactical desicions. Each team consists of four people – sales, purchasing, operations and supply chain. Which team will succeed?
To take part, you will need:
· Four players
· Basic knowledge of supply chain management
· 3-4 hours time, every two weeks
· Internet access
Last year the company Siegwerk Druckfarben won the competition in Germany, the return on investment was about 19,05%. Join now and be part of the competition!
For further information - Email : marketing(at)pmi-m.de oder Telefon: (+49) (0) 89-857 6146
First AST&L PLS Course in Germany
March 08, 2012 -- The first AST&L "Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management" (PLS) was held in Frankfurt on February 27-29, 2012. The course is internationally recognized and can be completed with certification.
AST&L American Society of Transportation and Logistics is a professional organization founded in 1946 by a group of industry leaders to insure a high level of professionalism and promote continuing education in the field of transportation and logistics. AST&L is based on the newest scientific knowledge and therefore also an interesting option for universities.
The topics within the PLS (Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management) include those confronting logistics and supply chain managers on a global basis: competitive strategy, customer value and service, logistics costs and performance, responsiveness, lead-time management, risk management, integration of supply chain processes, and transforming the logistics organization.
The lecturer was Douglas Hales (Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at the University of Rhode Island, U.S.A.) who is also a member of the exam committee of AST&L. The participants were mainly sent from blue-chip companies or consultancies. It was the combination of English-spoken education and the internationally recognized knowledge which both impressed and motivated the participants.
"Now we are able to offer a program which is perfect for transport and distribution experts in an international environment", said the PMI Managing Director Andrea Walbert. She was so delighted with the positive feedback from the very successful new PLS course.
Questions? Please contact:
Susanne Gilbert-Smith, Phone: (+49) (0)89 857 6146 email: susanne.gilbert-smith(at)pmi-m.de
PMI at Supply Chain events
Meet us at Supply Chain events! In 2012 PMI is planning to visit the following events:
- Vision-Days 2012: Congress for Supply Chain Management in Munich, March 8
- LogiMat: International Fair for Distribution, Material- and Information Flow in Stuttgart, March 13 to 15
- Supply Chain Days 2012: Conference in Heidelberg, June 27-28
- APICS Conference 2012: International Conference in Denver, October 14-16
- 29th Deutscher Logistik Kongress: Congress in Berlin, October 17-19
Contact us! We look forward to meeting you at one of the above events!
Contact person:
Sabine Laugges
Mail: office(at)pmi-m.de or phone: (+49)89 857 6146
Students at the APICS BSCM Course in Munich
January 07, 2012 -- The APICS basic class “Basics of Supply Chain Management” took place from December 7 - 9, 2011 in Munich. We were very pleased to welcome students from the Munich University of Applied Science who attended the class.
The American association APICS has been developing education programs in the field of supply chain management since 1957. The APICS Certification has become an international standard for Operations- and Supply Chain Management and is recognized worldwide by more than 30,000 multinational industrial organizations.
In December 2011 PMI invited students studying logistic at Munich University to attend the "Basics of Supply Chain Management” class in Munich.
The Munich University of Applied Science is considering integrating APICS certification in the curriculum of Business Administration. Graduates would then not only earn an attractive university degree but also a highly recognized international certification.
Please click here to see the official announcement of the Munich University of Applied Science.
APICS Conference 2011
November 02, 2012: The annual APICS International Conference & Expo took place this year from October 23rd to 25th in Pittsburgh, USA under the motto “Achieving Sustainable Productivity – Meeting Customer Demand in an Unpredictable World”.
2000 participants from 37 countries took part in the three day conference to discuss the newest developments and challenges in the Supply Chain organisation.
Over 100 presentations were made providing the participants with the latest information on Production, Risk und Change Management, Leadership und Personnel development.
This year the coveted APICS Award went to Lockheed Martin and Magna Karmax Heavy Stamping. Lockheed Martin received the “Education Award of Excellence” and Magna Karmax Heavy Stamping the award for effective Production.
Download the APICS Press Release here: