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Southern Tier Chapter of APICS- Professional Development Meeting
Cut Through the Hype!
A Fresh Approach to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Selection
Presented by Michael LoSapio
Are you frustrated with your current ERP system? You are joined by the vast majority of companies in this frustration. Survey after survey indicates that 70% to 90% of companies are dissatisfied with their current ERP systems.
There are plenty of theories why implementations have problems, but the key reason is fundamental. The legacy selection process that is commonly used is flawed.
The Typical Approach
  1. Creating a “System Requirements List” for software vendors to fill out.
  2. The arduous task of reviewing “sales demos” in an attempt to decipher the differences.
  3. Checking references to confirm that companies are happy with their systems.
  4. And voila … you have selected the very best system for your company. Or have you?
It all seems very logical, but it obviously does not work if more than 70% of companies using this process end up being unsatisfied with their selection.
Join us as Michael LoSapio provides a Fresh Approach To Selecting ERP Systems.
Get information about the real performance you can expect from an ERP Solution.
  • Learn techniques used by software vendors to make their product shine during a demo.
  • Learn how to request references so the vendor can’t give you’re their best three customers.
  • Learn the web sites and searches that can be used to find information from users.
About the Presenter:
Michael LoSapio, CPIM is a Senior Account Manager with Synergy Resources LLC, an affiliate of Infor Global; Solutions where he is responsible for ERP solution sales for Infor ERP Visual. Prior to joining Synergy Resources he was an implementation consultant for Exact software solutions. A 30 year member of APICS, Mike has served as a chapter president and various chapter board positions. Mike has been an instructor for certification courses and taught Operations Management courses at the collegiate level. Mike has s B.S. and MBA from Gannon University in Erie, PA.
Event Information:
Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Location: Grande’s Pizzeria
1250 Upper Front St. Binghamton, NY
5:30PMSign-in and Networking
6:00PMDinner
6:30PMGuest Speaker
Dinner:Order off Menu
Cost:Members $20. Non-members $25
Excludes beverages.
RSVP by 2/15/12 to Kelly.noreika@lmco.com or call 607-751-7311

Thanks and hope to see you there!
March Professional Development Meeting
March 22, 2012
Presented by Michael Ford
Ice Cream Sundae Production: From Job Shop to Lean Flow

Are you interested in comparing a job shop layout to a lean flow line? Or maybe you just missed dessert? Either way, this session will be an instructive and tasty experience!


This interactive workshop will engage you and your fellow participants by role-playing as customer order entry professionals, production planners, workstation operators, inspectors or hungry customers placing orders. The session involves two major exercises: first, a simulation of a traditional job shop layout; and then, creation of a flow line to demonstrate the improved lean environment.

Attendees will gain knowledge of the following concepts:
  • The advantages of empowerment and engagement
  • Lean improvements in productivity, space requirements, lead time and quality
  • Some secrets you never knew about Lean (which contradict the so-called “experts”)!

This experiential learning session provides valuable lessons learned that the audience will remember years or decades later. Participants engaged in a simulation will retain more information than the standard lecture format.


Scheduled in partnership with ISM. Details coming soon.