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West Jersey APICS presents
Downshifting in the Age of Acceleration
Multi-tasking, fast food, the internet, email, BlackBerrys, FedEx: we live in an age of speed. Yet, despite technological advances which promise time saving solutions and instant gratification, many of us are constantly overwhelmed, enduring the ever-increasing stress of hectic lifestyles. We are engaged in constant fast-forward motion whereby we are often overscheduled, frazzled, and rushing towards the next task. This rushing is not restricted to our work environment. We rush our food, our family time, and even our recreation. Why are we so willingly suffering the consequences of living in an accelerated culture of our own creation?
People are recognizing a need to live better in a fast-paced, modern environment by striving for a new balance between fast and slow.The Slow Movement aims to address the issue of 'time poverty' by countering the fast pace of modern life and giving people a renewed appreciation of the virtues of slowness.
Virginia Vogel-Polizzi, CFPIM recently retired from her position as Senior Supply Chain Strategist and Program Manager for Intel’s MCPD division. She has spent twenty-plus years in operations management, with focus on logistics and global supply chain optimization. Virginia has been active with APICS for more than twenty years, serving on her local chapter board in various positions, including four terms as president. A former APICS instructor and speaker, Virginia is currently the Northeast District Manager, responsible for New York, west & north New Jersey, and New England.
5:30 – 6:15 Networking, Registration
6:15 – 6:30 President’s Welcome
6:30 – 7:30 Keynote Presentation: Virginia Vogel-Polizzi
7:30 – 9:00
Dinner
Dinner Arrangements
Appetizers: Hot and cold
Dinner style: Buffet
Drinks: Cash bar
Program Cost: $35 preregister, $40 at the door
Register on-line now and pay on-line with your credit card !
Directions to Hanover Manor
www.thehanovermanor.com
Attire for meetings: Business or Business Casual
2009 to 2010 Program Year:
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Topic |
Speaker |
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04/15/10 |
If You Want to Be Lean You Must Control Variability |
Blair Williams
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05/20/10 |
“As A Hiring Authority, I Look For…” An Open Discussion On Resumes, Skill Sets, Interviews, Etc. |
Gary Pezzuti – Placement Professional
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06/18/10 |
Downshifting in the Age of Acceleration |
Virginia Vogel-Polizzi
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Board of Directors' Meetings
The APICS West Jersey Board of Directors
meets the first Thursday of each month. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings will begin at 6:00 pm and end by 8:00 pm. Any member is welcome to attend -- whether just curious or possibly interested in joining the board!
Please contact Dawn Fletcher at 973-408-8232 if you are interested in
attending the next board meeting.
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