Presidents Message

Strategies for Today’s Challenging Times

Today, APICS plays a key role in assisting individuals and corporations maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace through education and networking.  As a dynamic organization, we offer a variety of learning and information venues. 

As we again reach into the fall season, it is time to look at our goals and aspirations, both personally, and for our respective business enterprises.  In today’s changing times we are seeing the value of lifelong learning. As manufacturers struggle to compete as a result of fluctuating exchange rates and energy costs they are continually looking for ways to reduce cost.  One very visible step is to cut overhead by “right-sizing”.  To stay ahead of the curve and remain an asset to your current or future organization, keeping credentials up to date is imperative.

As we look nervously to the events surrounding us, there is cause for optimism.  With the demographic shift, there remains many opportunity for change.  Having been a “mature student”, I speak from experience the value that continuous learning can bring.

We at APICS Durham region look forward to providing an opportunity to assist those in our community with the chance to develop their skills for the new “World Economy”.

Sharon Linton, C.P.P.