Quik X Transportation Tour

Mar 5, 2009 5:30-6:30 pm Surrey, BC

Quik X Logistics provides a full range of North American transportation solutions including highway and Intermodal transport, LTL and truckload services. The Quik X Group was formed in 1990 and has had the honor of being accredited for over 10 years as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies.

We will be viewing the cross dock operation at peak time.

Location & Contact Info: 10239 Grace Road, Surrey, BC

COST: $10.00 - Members; $5.00 - Students

Vancouver Area Council
Melissa Mulcahy
604-790-0280
CITT.BC@shaw.ca

February 20, 2009, Mississauga, Ontario – The Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council (the CSCSC) has responded to the needs of stakeholders with an update of labour-market information (LMI) achieved through a process developed to ensure that an accurate picture of the sector’s human resources is consistently captured in the future.
In a sector study completed in 2005, stakeholders identified the need to collect and monitor LMI as a high-priority action item. As a first follow-up step, the CSCSC completed a phase I LMI project in 2007 to gather input from the sector about the types of LMI that were most required. Two further LMI-related projects resulted: a phase II project, through which LMI tools are being developed for use by stakeholders, and the LMI-update and NOC-awareness project through which labour market data has been updated to reflect the current state of the sector.
The 2005 study used data from the 2001 Canadian Census and a ratio, developed by Industry Canada, applied to an aggregate of the total labour market for the 26 NOC (National Occupational Classification) codes considered to comprise the sector. Through its LMI-update project, led by RDA Global, the CSCSC has defined the ratio used in the sector study and applied it to recent Labour Force Survey data to establish current statistics for the sector. Based on recent data, the sector now employs 732,000 Canadians, up from the 701,880 people estimated to work in the supply chain in 2004.
The new LMI-update process will enable an understanding of trends, overall and by occupation, on a national, regional or local level, and provide an accurate baseline in terms of labour supply that firms and educators can use for forecasting purposes. On a larger scale, the data can also be used in addressing issues related to inter-provincial mobility and labour-market transitions, for example. NOC-Awareness Workshops
A second component of this project is aimed at boosting the use of NOC codes by the sector’s employers in their HR-management activities. Three information sessions will be held across Canada.

www.supplychaincanada.org

PMAC Members and their Guests are invited to:

Date:  Tuesday, March 10th, 2009
Time:  6:15 p.m. Dinner/ Program (7:10 p.m. guest speaker’s  participation)               
Location: Eagle Creek at Burnaby Mountain Golf Course 7600 Halifax Street, Burnaby BC     

Cost:  MEMBERS: $35.00 + GST NON-MEMBERS: $40.00 + GST

For more information and registration form, see http://www.bcipmac.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=52

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

 http://www.cmhds.org/Event_Pages/FraserWharves/FraserWharvesTourReview.htm

On Tuesday November 18th CMHDS Members toured the Fraser Wharves Automobile Distribution Centre in Richmond, BC.

Established in 1971, Fraser Wharves, is an integrated vehicle distribution centre which provides facilities for vessel berthing and discharging, automobile accessorizing, repair and transportation throughout Canada and continental United States.

The 107 acre facility located on the south arm of the Fraser River has a capacity of 14,000 vehicles and counts Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, GM & Suzuki among its clients. Amenities include a 500 foot concrete wharf, capacity for 42 rail cars and a 10 acre truck loading area.

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

• Mountain Equipment Distribution Centre Tour - April 2009 (details to be announced)
• 12th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally - Saturday May 2nd, 2009 - Cloverdale Agriplex (details to be announced)
• 2009 CMHDS AGM, Golf Tournament & Dinner - June 2009 (details to be announced)

By: Eric Somers, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP, and Pam Somers, CPIM, CIRM, CSCP

Sales and Operations Planning is one of the most dynamic and high-impact planning processes available to companies. Ironically, in today’s competitive and challenging business environment, it is also one of the best kept secrets.
Effective Sales and Operations Planning has proven to be a successful solution for many major corporations, and the communication and discipline inherent in the process have led to more accurate projections, more effective use of resources, lower costs, and higher customer service levels.
The translation of the high-level business plan into plans to meet financial objectives and drive detailed operations has traditionally been a fragmented process. Sales and marketing, the keepers of the “Demand” plan, were concerned with financially-based sales targets, which often were in conflict with the capacities and capabilities of operations, or the “Supply” side of the organization. S&OP, through cycles of meetings and decision making processes, orchestrates communication and sharing of information that results in integrated plans to meet the objectives of the entire business.
This presentation will address some of the basic tenets of Sales and Operations Planning, including:
• S&OP defined: what it is and how it works
• Detailed steps of the S&OP cycle, and participation of different functional
groups
• S&OP’s role within the planning hierarchy, and how it is necessary for
effective Master Scheduling
• Benefits of S&OP compared to traditional planning methods.

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.

Location: Executive Hotel & Conference Center, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
 
Executive Breakfast Seminar
 
Thursday, May 14, 2009
 
Location: Executive Hotel & Conference Center, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby
 
Time: 7:30am Registration, 8:00am Breakfast, 8:30-11am Seminar with Walter Wardrop
 
Hot breakfast buffet included.
 
Please note pay parking is available at the front and back of the hotel.
 
To register for this event, please contact Amy at programs@apics-vancouver.org

Lean and Green: What Your Company Needs to do for the Triple Bottom Line 

  

Presented by:  Walter Wardrop, P.Eng 

  

The economic collapse of the past few months has shown the need to find a new corporate direction for many companies.  Green is the new direction, from the Nobel for Gore to a new US administration.  Even the elected Canadian government is paying some attention to green, after several years of denial.  Walter Wardrop will present on where we were, what the current state of manufacturing is doing, and where we can go with this new direction. 

  

The PDM on April 23 will consist of a short overview of what is happening and what we can do. 

  

The Workshop on May 14 will go into more depth, with worksheets, references and plenty of local and international examples and stories. Click here for more info on the May 14 workshop.

Location: Executive Hotel & Conference Center, 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby