Thurs May 17th – Women In Supply Chain Dinner / CSI – Forensic Work on Supply Chain
Women In Supply Chain (WISC) would like to invite you to their inaugural dinner event on Thursday May 17th, 2012 at Eagle Creek in Burnaby.
Women and Men are welcome, so register now as we will take a “look at how businesses do forensic work on product supply, sourcing, buying, assembly, work conditions, wholesaler alternatives, transportation alternatives, and sustainable agreements for global marketing” and “how do companies re-direct their Target Market Segmentation, to focus on Markets with a green perspective. Target Market Segmentation takes on a new direction.”
Weds Apr 4th – E.B. Horsman Distribution Centre Tour
Join us on Wednesday April 4th as we tour the new E.B. Horsman distribution facility in Surrey, BC.
Long time CMHDS member and past director, Roy Bragg (E.B. Horsman’s Vice President of Operations), will host members on a tour of their new facility which serves 17 locations throughout the province. The company is committed to continual improvement and items of particular interest to members will be:
Thurs Mar 29th, 2012 – Safety In The Warehousing Subsector
Attend to find out how you can achieve your cash back incentive each year for being a safe company through COR.
WorkSafeBC is partnering with FIOSA-MIOSA Safety Alliance of BC and the CMHDS to present a free half-day training session designed specifically for the warehousing sector. The session will focus on providing the leaders of your organization with tools they can use to improve safety performance in your workplace.
Why attend?
Between 2006 and 2010, injured workers in the warehousing subsector accounted for:
- More than 1650 time-loss claims
- Almost 55,000 days lost from work
- More than $12 million in claims costs
Thurs Mar 22nd, 2012 – SCL Meeting – Breakthrough Distribution & Material Handling Technologies 2012
SCL, in partnership with Microsoft, is pleased to offer you an opportunity to attend a dinner briefing with Marvin Logan, who will provide attendees with information on new material handling technologies for distribution, warehousing and logistics facilities. His multi-media session will explore a range of new technologies and how they can be applied to improve service, productivity and quality. As well, selection criteria, cost and benefits will be touched on to help you make an informed technology upgrade decision at your organization.
Thurs Feb 23rd – Breakfast Meeting – Putting The Brakes On Lift Truck Accidents
Join us on Thursday February 23, 2012 for “Putting the Brakes on Lift Truck Accidents” a discussion forum & breakfast meeting.
Warehousing leads all other subsectors in B.C. with 7 out of every 100 workers being injured annually; almost double the rate of any other industry subsector.
Two of the top three injury types are lift-truck related injuries or what WorkSafeBC classifies as “Struck By” and “Lower Extremity Injuries”.
Join us at this breakfast meeting where we will be discussing causes, effects, experiences, challenges and sharing best practices.
Jan 26th – Urban Impact Recycling Facility Tour
Join us on Thursday January 26th as we bring in 2012 with a breakfast tour of the Urban Impact Recycling Facility in New Westminster.
Event Features include:
- PowerPoint presentation with an overview the recycling industry and what you can do to maximize your recycling diversion rates and implement recycling best practices.
- Tour of the sorting plant which automatically sorts cans from plastic, varying grades of plastic and two dimensional waste from three dimensional waste.
- Learn about Waste Audit Reports which can reveal unknown opportunities to cut your carbon footprint and increase your diversion rate.
- Light breakfast included: Muffins, Croissants, Pastries, Coffee, Tea
Weds Dec 7th – Christmas At The RiverRock
Join us on Wednesday December 7th at the beautiful RiverRock Casino Resort where you will get a chance to mingle, jingle and network with your peers. This is a “can’t miss” event where we will be celebrating the holiday season and 30 years of the CMHDS in BC. We have planned a very special event including:
- Meet and greet with CMHDS members, industry peers & guests.
- Complimentary Appetizers
- Speed Networking – ever had trouble meeting people at a networking or social event? You’re not alone. We will be doing a few rounds of “Speed Networking” which is a fun & fast way to meet the people in the room.
- All attendees will receive a complimentary $5.00 gambling token so you can “try your luck” in the casino after the event.
- Cash Bar
- and more (we’re keeping the “more” secret until event night so you’ll have to attend to find out! Trust us . . . you’ll like it!)
Nov 2nd – P.Log – Leading & Managing Change (Vancouver)
Leading & Managing Change
November 2 – November 4, 2011 VANCOUVER 3 days on site
Registration Deadline October 21, 2011
- Understand how to manage change and drive change effectively
- Learn and apply the dynamics of leading across all levels of your organization
- Analysis of individual stengths and limitations that impact peronal leadership
For more information please contact Jason Butkus at 416-363-3005 x15 or loginfo@loginstitute.ca.
Sat May 5th, 2012 – 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally
Join us on Saturday May 5th, 2012 at the Cloverdale Agriplex for the 15th Annual BC Championship Forklift Rally. Four Divisions with over $3500.00 in prize money to be won!
- Free Admission For Spectators – Bring your friends and view the event for free!
- Forklift Basketball, Bowling & Soccer
- Bouncy Castle for the kids!
- The Latest & Greatest Forklifts – there will be a trade show with Rally sponsors showing off their products, services & new forklifts!
October 19th – Best Buy Distribution Centre Tour
Join us on Wednesday October 19th for the first event of the 2011-2012 season as we tour the Best Buy Canada’s Distribution Centre in Langley, B.C. The company and facility have some unique challenges and approaches to business and logistics which we make this a can’t miss tour.
