Cycle Counting Workshop
In this workshop, the participants will learn how to implement or improve a
cycle counting program and what the real purpose of cycle counting is: finding
and fixing the causes of inventory errors. Also included are several methods for
selecting items to count, using correct accounting techniques, and reconciling
any outstanding transactions. In addition, the participant will learn various
reporting methods to illustrate the results of the cycle counting program to
employees and management.
Next class: Pending
Registration
deadline:
Course Information: 1 session, 4
hours total
Physical Inventory Workshop
This workshop will discuss what works and what doesn't
as the participant learns the essential preparation steps and activities to
perform in advance. These activities include everything from cleanup and sorting
to working with auditors. The best physical inventories require the best, most
thorough, preparation. The participant will also learn how to keep the physical
inventory under control once it starts. From tracking of tags to weigh scales
and facility maps to handling recounts, this course guides the way.
Next class: Pending
Registration
deadline:
Course Information: 1 session, 4
hours total
Material Requirements Planning and Bills of Material
Workshop
To effectively use a Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, it's essential
to understand how bills of material (BOMs) are structured and how MRP calculates
requirements. This course includes instruction and exercises so students can
practice these important concepts. From structuring simple BOMs to creating
phantom bills, modular bills, and super bills, the participant will learn many
ways to use BOMs, how to calculate material requirements, and some common
action/exception messages that MRP systems frequently include.
Next class: Pending
Registration
deadline:
Course Information: 1 session, 4
hours total
Distribution Inventory Management
Workshop
This workshop focuses on the distribution network model and its objectives,
activities, and distribution inventory management decisions and includes
interactive exercises to present the fundamental concepts associated with the
distribution environment. It is appropriate for management, sales, purchasing,
forecasting, materials management, operations personnel, shipping/receiving, and
any other supply chain function tangent to the distribution activity.
Next class: Pending
Registration
deadline:
Course Information: 1 session, 4
hours total
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Workshop Fee: $195.00 per person
for APICS members or $225 for non-members.
An APICS workbook is included in the course fee.
Certificate of Completion will be awarded for completion of each course. For
additional information or on site pricing contact the GFTW Director of
Fundamentals, by email at:
info.services@apics-gftw.com
To download a registration form to mail with payment:
Course Registration Form
To register and pay online:
Credit Card Charge Authorization
Form
Please Note:
All registrations
and fees must be received by the registration deadline date.
Receipt of registration and acceptance of payment will
be confirmed by email or phone. Payment receipt form will be furnished
at workshop.
Mail registration form and fee payment by check, money order,
or credit card charge information to:
APICS GFTW Workshop, P.O. Box 163633, Fort Worth, TX 76161-3633
Class seating is limited to a total of 16
students and preference will be given to registrations on a first
come, first served basis.
