Past Meetings
Certified Six Sigma Yellow Belt (CSSYB) Web Interactive Course
Interactive Web Course
Six, 2-Hour, instructor-led, web interactive sessions, Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Participants must purchase study materials at www.qualitycouncil.com
Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Web Interactive Course
Interactive Web Course
Six, 2-Hour, instructor-led, web interactive sessions, Tuesdays, December 8, 15, 2015 and Wednesdays, January 13, 27, February 10, 24, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. Participants must purchase study materials at www.qualitycouncil.com
Cat BSCM for Members
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Cat BSCM, including new or renewed membership
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
BOD Appreciation
Luigi's House
778 N. Rt. 59
Aurora, IL 60504
Venue Website
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Web Interactive Course
Interactive Web Course
Six, 3-hour, instructor-led, interactive web session, Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Participants must purchase study materials at www.qualitycouncil.com
Networking Event
La Hacienda De Los Fernandez
2740 W 75th Street
Naperville, IL 60540
Venue Website
Join us for a night of Networking with local area Supply Chain and Operations Management professionals.
Manufacturing Optimization
Valley Industrial Association
2000 S. Batavia Ave., Suite 110
Geneva, IL 60134
Venue Website
We will examine some of the key strategies, processes and behaviors in place that lead to manufacturing optimization. Strategies without processes cannot evolve. Processes without linkage to the behaviors needed by employees will not be carried out correc
Chief Supply Chain Officer & Inventory Optimization Summit
Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile
198 E Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
Venue Website
The summit brings together supply chain leaders for two days of thought leadership with the aim of achieving optimized supply chain management.
Nov 2015 BOD Meeting
HAVI Global Solutions
3500 Lacey Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Venue Website
Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
VIA Office and Education Center
2000 S. Batavia Ave. Suite 110
Geneva, IL 60134
Venue Website
Discount Price of $475 - includes APICS Membership, Participant Workbooks, and APICS Dictionary! Food and drink too. Register now, seats are limited! Meets 4 Fridays: 10/23; 11/6, 13, 20
LEAN & GREEN - A Winning Combination!
Bohemian Garden
980 W. 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Venue Website
In this presentation will look into the issues we face, how many companies are successfully dealing with them, and the pros & cons of alternative solutions. Practicing both Lean and Green offers synergy for eliminating waste, reducing resource consumption
October BOD
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Inventory Optimization Journey
Riverside Receptions
35 N. River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
This presentation will give you a general understanding of optimization and the tool landscape along with helpful tips on how to make the most of your own optimization journey.
September BOD
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Certified Manufacturing Engineer Exam Review Web Course
Web Interactive Course; 10 Mondays, 6-8 p.m. CDT Must purchase study materials from www.sme.org
August Networking Event
Aurelio's - Geneva
330 W. State Street
Geneva, IL 60441
Venue Website
Summer networking event for local area supply chain and operations professionals. Aurelio's for Networking after the Brewery Tour. There are 2 separate registrations - 1 for each event.

Penrose Brewery Tour
Penrose Brewing Company
509 Stevens Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Venue Website
Brewery tour with sampling at Penrose. Then we will move a few blocks south in Geneva to Aurelio's for Networking. There are 2 separate registrations - 1 for each event.
Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) Exam Review Web Course
LBC Web Interactive Course; Six Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
LBC Web Interactive Course; Six Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Must purchase the Lean Handbook at www.asq.org
MPR Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when there are five people on the waiting list.
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence Web Interactive Course
June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN GROUP C
GROUP C EMPLOYEES ONLY
June BOD - Transition Meeting
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Web Interactive Course
Web Interactive Course
Shipment Forecast Integrity and Accuracy
Riverside Receptions
35 N. River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
Supply chain management professionals must maintain intense and consistent focus on shipment forecasts. This session will share a proven forecasting strategy that weighs data from real-time sales and market planning activities in order to predict shipping
Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)
Group P Employees ONLY
May BOD Meeting
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
April BOD Meeting
HAVI Global Solutions
3500 Lacey Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Venue Website
Coaching Skills for Leaders
Lincoln Inn
1345 S. Batavia Avenue
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Coaching Skills for Leaders: What, When and How to Coach – An Introduction to Three Essential Coaching Skills for Leaders: Getting into Action – Practice the Skills You’ll Start Using Tomorrow!
Lesaint Logistics DC Tour
Lesaint Logistics
868 W Crossroads Parkway
Romeoville, IL 60446
Venue Website
Tour the warehousing and distribution center in Romeoville. LeSaint has a proven track record of designing, implementing and managing sophisticated supply chain solutions. Lesaint is a comprehensive 3PL provider.
Real-Time Inventory Tracking with Big Data Tools
Riverside Receptions
35 N. River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
Venue Website
Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
Transportation Outlook for 2015
Jimmy's Charhouse
2290 Point Boulevard
Elgin, IL 60123
Venue Website
Our respected speaker, Vaughn Moore - President of AIT Worldwide Logistics, will again provide his informative and take on transportation and logistics activity.
Freudenberg Plant Tour
Freudenberg Household Products
2188 Diehl Road
Aurora, IL 60502
Freudenberg Household Products (FHP) is the world’s leading manufacturer of mops and brooms.
CSCP Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when five people are on the waiting list. The waiting list will remain open until March 15, 2015
BSCM Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when there are five people on the waiting list. The waiting list will remain open until March 15, 2015
DSP Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when there are five people on the waiting list.
ECO Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when there are five people on the waiting list.
SMR Course Waiting List
Course will be scheduled when there are five people on the waiting list.
CPIM Module Exam Coaching
Need coaching for any of the CPIM Exams or CSCP Exam?
Please contact [email protected] to schedule coaching sessions to prepare for your CPIM Module Exams or the CSCP Exam.
Principles of Operations Planning Workshop
Rhapsody Technologies
1700 Park Street, Suite 205
Naperville, IL 60563
Venue Website
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
DePaul University Naperville Campus
150 West Warrenville Road
Naperville, IL 60563
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Group P Employees Only.
FOR GROUP P EMPLOYEES ONLY
Principles of Distribution and Logistics
Waubonsee - Downtown Aurora Campus
18 S. River Street
AURORA, IL 60506-4134
Venue Website
March BOD Meeting
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Hybrid Supply Chain Management Course - Hoffman Estates
Northern Illinois University - Hoffman Estates
5555 Trillium Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Gain cross-functional alignment with this course, featuring 32 hours of instructor-led sessions and a package of online tools, including "The Fresh Connection" team-based simulation. February 27, March 6, 20, and 27. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid Supply Chain Management Course - NIU Naperville
Northern Illinois University - Naperville
1120 E. Diehl Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
Gain cross-functional alignment with this course, featuring 32 hours of instructor-led sessions and a package of online tools, including "The Fresh Connection" team-based simulation. February 25, March 4, 18, 25. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
MBA Primer Certificate Program
DePaul University Naperville Campus
Upon successful completion, the certificate can be applied toward a degree program. Contact [email protected]
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) Onsite Exam Review Course
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Principles of Operations Planning
Waubonsee - Downtown Aurora Campus
18 S. River Street
AURORA, IL 60506-4134
Venue Website
This course explores the latest techniques in operations planning from the tactical to the strategic, including forecasting, demand management, and master scheduling processes.
What Keeps Your CEO Up at Night? Supply Chain Risk: Identification and Mitigation
Bohemian Garden
980 W. 75th Street
Downers Grove, IL 60516
Venue Website
Increasing complexity and globalization has increased the risk in the supply chain. No supply chain is without risk. Join us in finding ways to prevent disruption in your supply chain.
Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
Group P Employees ONLY Chicago Office
Principles of Inventory Management
Waubonsee - Downtown Aurora Campus
18 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506-4134
Project Management Fundamentals
Waubonsee - Copley Campus
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Lean Bronze Certification (LBC) Exam Review
Waubonsee - Copley Campus
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Contact [email protected] for details. Participants must purchase study materials at www.sme.org and pay for the exam separately.
February BOD Meeting
Parksite, Inc.
1563 Hubbard Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Venue Website
Global Business Supply Chain Simulation
Global Business Supply Chain Simulation ONLY
Two Registrations Required: 1) Simulation Administration $50 and 2) Simulation Registration $42.95 See Outline Attached
Strategic Management and Business Strategy Simulation Course
Strategic Management and Business Strategy Simulation Web Interactive Course
Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Waubonsee - Downtown Aurora Campus
18 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506-4134
Venue Website
Contact [email protected] to register. Course Fee $1,099. Must purchase the study materials at www.apics-foxriver.org $950. Exam fee not included.
Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP)
Waubonsee - Copley Campus
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Contact [email protected] to register. Course Fee $699 Participants must purchase the Participant Guide from www.apic.org and pay the exam fee in addition to the course fee.
Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
Waubonsee - Copley Campus
2060 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
Certified Manufacturing Engineer Exam Review Web Course
Interactive Web Course
Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
Rhapsody Technologies
1700 Park Street, Suite 205
Naperville, IL 60563
Venue Website
Certified Manufacturing Engineer Exam Review Course
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
Waubonsee - Downtown Aurora Campus
18 S. River Street
Aurora, IL 60506-4134
Venue Website
Contact [email protected] to register. Course Fee $999.Participants must purchase study materials from www.qualitycouncil.com
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Rhapsody Technologies
1700 Park Street, Suite 205
Naperville, IL 60563
Venue Website
Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
Caterpillar - Montgomery
325 Route 31
Montgomery, IL 60538
Venue Website
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB) Naperville
Rhapsody Technologies
1700 Park Street, Suite 205
Naperville, IL 60563
Venue Website
Real-Time Inventory Tracking with Big Data Tools
Riverside Receptions
35 N. River Lane
Geneva, IL 60134
Board of Directors Meeting
HAVI Global Solutions
3500 Lacey Drive
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Venue Website
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