As part of the ongoing enhancement of BCIT’s programs to prepare our graduates for successful careers in International Business and Supply Chain Management, we are conducting a survey to gain insight into the needs of employers in British Columbia.

A critical part of the curriculum review process is collecting the perspective of the industries and sectors that the program serves. We need to understand what we do well, and where we can improve, in providing quality, relevant, and current career preparation for students. Your responses will be used to develop content that will generate graduates with the relevant skills and abilities that you value in your business.

Please help make this process a success by taking 10 minutes to complete this survey. We encourage you to add your comments in the spaces provided. Your responses to the survey are anonymous.

Thank you in advance for your time. It is greatly appreciated.

CLICK HERE FOR International Business Program - Industry Survey

International Trade & Transportation Program
School of Business, BCIT
tel: 604 451 6938

The BCIT International Trade and Transportation Program has some seats available for this coming September intake of student for the Full Time Diploma of Technology Day School Program.

If you know of anyone that may be interested in applying for entry into this program, Please let them know there is still time to apply!! It is not too Late!!

Inform them to apply on-line ASAP and there is a good opportunity for them to be admitted if they have satisfied the entrance requirements of English 12 (C+) and Math 11 (C+).

We have more applicants than available seats at the moment, but many of them are incomplete, so now is the time for your friends, family members, or work acquaintances to step to the front of the line if they meet the requirements. Please feel free to forward this message to others that may be considering a diploma from BCIT, especially if they have already applied to a School of Business program, and told the program they have applied into is already full.

Sylvia Corning, Program Head
International Trade & Transportation Program
School of Business, BCIT
tel: 604 451 6938

1st Place - Reach Truck - James Ralphs (London Drugs)
1st Place - Counterbalance - Gary Siu (London Drugs)
1st Place - Power Pallet Jack - Chris Bronson (VersaCold)

2nd Place - Reach Truck - John Brackett (EV Logistics)
2nd Place - Counterbalance - Jake Moreau (VersaCold)
2nd Place - Power Pallet Jack - Mark Chiccarelli (Wallace & Carey)

3rd Place - Reach Truck - Steven Calvert (London Drugs)
3rd Place - Counterbalance - Randy Hiles (EV Logistics)
3rd Place - Power Pallet Jack - Eric Symons (London Drugs)

And Many Thanks To Our Sponsors Who Made It All Possible.

More Pictures & Details In The Coming Days!

The PMAC National Conference is Canada’s premier event for supply chain management professionals – and the largest of its kind. More than 500 of the country’s top procurement and supply chain management decision-makers gather once a year to learn the latest developments and best practices in the profession.

Through education and networking, this is the ultimate opportunity for PMAC members to gain a competitive advantage for their organizations and their careers in the changing marketplace.

2009 Conference
The 84th Annual PMAC National Conference will take place June 3 – 5, 2009, in Quebec City at the Hilton Quebec. Join us to learn how to make the difference in your organization while discovering Quebec’s history, culture and fine cuisine.

Quebec City was erected on the site of Cape Diamond, a strategic choice by its founder Samuel de Champlain to allow for both rapid growth and a strong defense for the city. Every day supply chain professionals make strategic choices, having a direct impact on the results of their organizations. They make the difference!

Quebec City, a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, is a unique city and, therefore, the ideal site to bring together those who make the difference.

Plan ahead to experience all that Quebec City has to offer. It will be an unforgettable conference experience!

http://www.pmac.ca/event/national_conference.asp

New President and a New Year!
Earlier this fall, as we prepared for our latest AGM, Denise Becker decided to step down as President of the Vancouver APICS chapter, after serving many years in various roles including finance and of course chapter president. We are very pleased to report she will remain a part of the chapter management team as Past President, supporting your board of directors as we transition under new leadership.
Denise has put a tremendous amount of energy and effort into the chapter and it has been a personal pleasure to work closely and develop a friendship with Denise over the last three years. I would like to invite all our members to join the board of directors with a hearty and sincere Thank You Denise –– Your hard work is greatly appreciated!
Your Board of Directors are energized and full of enthusiasm for 2009 where we plan to engage ourselves with hosting the January Canadian District meeting in conjunction with the Fraser Valley chapter, launching a CSCP class at BCIT (heads up to all you BCIT Ops Man Grads with two years work experience), among many other initiatives –– more news to come.
On behalf of the board, I would like to thank all of our members for the opportunity to serve in 2008. The Board and I are interested in your comments, ideas and/or suggestions for the Chapter.

January 23 Eligibility Deadline: Complete your eligibility application today.
February 6 Registration Deadline: Download the APICS CSCP Exam Registration Bulletin now.
Exam Date: March 21

We still have a few spaces left for the Fraser Wharves tour and have lifted the attendance restrictions so non-members and any number people can attend, so if you would like to get in on one of the rare opportunities to tour this facility sign up now!

Join us on Tuesday November 18th at 1:30pm to tour the Fraser Wharves Automobile Distribution Facility in Richmond, BC.

Fraser Wharves is registered in ISO 14001:2000 Environmental Management System and ISO 9001:2004 Quality, providing their customers the assurance that they will meet and surpass their expectations of quality while treating the community in an environmentally responsible way.
 

CLick Here for more details
and TO REGISTER

We still have a few spaces left for the Fraser Wharves tour and have lifted the attendance restrictions so non-members and any number people can attend, so if you would like to get in on one of the rare opportunities to tour this facility sign up now!

Join us on Tuesday November 18th at 1:30pm to tour the Fraser Wharves Automobile Distribution Facility in Richmond, BC.

Fraser Wharves is registered in ISO 14001:2000 Environmental Management System and ISO 9001:2004 Quality, providing their customers the assurance that they will meet and surpass their expectations of quality while treating the community in an environmentally responsible way.
 

CLick Here for more details
and TO REGISTER

Course Description

The objective of this course is to provide consulting engineers, professionals, technicians, instructors and students with training on the design of aluminum structures as well as extensive information on the main characteristics of structural aluminum. The course guides the participants through the most significant portions of the practical and theoretical developments of the reference book Design of Aluminum Structures written by Dr. Denis Beaulieu.

City: Vancouver
Date: June 5, 2008
Place: Plaza 500 Hotel, 500 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M2

Phone: 604-873-1811

Registration at http://csce.ca/docs/das_csce_2008.pdf

The CITT Award of Excellence is presented to the member who best exemplifies involvement in the CITT.  Nominate a worthy recipient today.  Visit http://www.citt.ca/files/2008%20Excellence%20Nomination%20Form%20AM.pdf