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.”

You’ll learn about Corporate Sustainable Responsibility and Sustainable Marketing practices, covering:

• How companies include sustainability in Mission, Vision, Strategic Goals
• Why sustainability is at the forefront now, in our business culture and how it helps businesses survive.
•  And more…

Join WISC for this wonderful networking opportunity to connect with colleagues in the supply chain, logistics, purchasing and transportation industry.

Speaker: Anne Marie Webb-Hughes M.Ed. – Faculty Member of BCIT

Cost $39.50 including taxes and gratuities

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:

• Fast “opportunity” charge system used to rapidly recharge forklift batteries while minimizing battery changes and reducing power consumption.
• State of the art lighting system
• Elimination of the year-end physical count after Cycle Count Implementation ($15k savings a year).
• Small parcel receiving productivity gain of 110% after receiving cart process changes ($40k labor savings per year).

E.B. Horsman is an independently owned and operated British Columbia‐based distributor of electrical supplies which has been in business for 112 years and has 17 locations and 185 employees throughout the province. They are the electrical supplier of choice for many of B.C.’s top companies and projects including the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre and the many Olympic venues. The company was officially recognized in 1996 as meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 international standard for quality assurance and was rated as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies in 2009, 2010 & 2011.

EVENT DETAILS & REGISTRATION

Date: Wednesday April 4th, 2012

Time: 3:45pm to 5:30pm

Location: E.B. Horsman DIstribution Centre, 19295 25th Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 3X1 (Click here for map)

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

Improving safety in your workplace can lead to:

• Lower workplace insurance costs – you could earn a discount of up to 50% on your premiums
• Reduced workplace injuries – safe work procedures will decrease the number of injuries
• Improved productivity – healthy workers are more likely to produce at a high level
• Consistent quality of work – keeping experienced workers at work will ensure consistency

Topics include:

• FIOSA Introduction and Background
• Forklift Training – Best Practices & Forklift Rally
• Electric Pallet Jack Training – Best Practices
• Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention

There will also be an opportunity to discuss topics such as racking, dock plates, and dock locks vs. wheel chocks.

Join us and learn how to improve safety for your most important safety asset: YOUR WORKERS.

Date/Time:

Thursday March 29th, 2012, 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Location:

The Coast Hotel and Convention Centre, 20393 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V31 7N2 (click here for map)

Registration & Further Information

• If you have any questions, contact Industry Specialist Phil Vernon, phillip.vernon@worksafebc.com, Phone 604-276-3256.

• Please RSVP by Thursday March 8 to John Lam, john.lam2@worksafebc.com, Phone 604-233-4015, Fax 604-214-5499.

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.

Learning Objectives

• Learn about the effect of the economy and environment on material handling technology
• Learn about new technologies in distribution and how they are being applied

Session Overview

1. Material Handling Market Overview
2. Trends Affecting Material Handling Market and Applications
3. New & Emerging Technologies

• Green Initiatives
• Conveyance & Storage: Conveyor Evolution, Angled Roller Belt, Layer Forming, Case Sequencing, Linear Induction, Modular Systems
• Automatic Storage & Retrieval Systems: Pick Tunnels, Duosys, Order Storage Retrieval System, Automatic Case Buffering & Dispensing, Next Generation Systems
• Order Picking: Pick-n-Go, Pick to Display, Mixed Case Dispensing, Kiva, AGVs
• Robotics: Palletizing, Layer Building, Mixed Case Layer Building, Each Picking, Container Unloading
• Packaging: Automated Void Reduction System, Print & Apply Shipping Labels & Manifests, Automated Carton Opening
• Warehouse Management/ Control Systems: Growth of WCS role, Software as a Service (SaaS) model, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Simulation

Guest Speaker

Marvin Logan, Director, Material Handling Systems Consulting, Bastian Solutions

Marvin Logan has over 20 years of experience in distribution engineering, systems, and operations. After graduating from Purdue, Marvin started his career as an industrial engineer and quickly moved into management. He has had roles as a distribution system manager, operations manager, director of engineering, director of distribution, and vice president of distribution for several leading companies. He has always been a hands-on manager, constantly looking for ways to improve operations and processes.

As Director of Consulting for Bastian Solutions, Marvin uses his knowledge of best practices in distribution systems and processes to assist customers in building world-class supply chains. Having been a practitioner and not merely a theorist, Marvin focuses on blending processes, systems, and equipment that provide real solutions to Bastian customers.

Event Agenda

• 5:00 pm – Registration
• 5:30 pm – Plated Dinner
• 6:20 pm – Presentation
• 7:20 pm – Microsoft Discussion
• 7:30 pm – Q&A Session
• 8:00 pm – Conclusion

Registration Fees

• CMHDS Members: $35.00 +HST (Use affiliate discount code: BCAMAR22)
• Non-Member: $60.00 +HST

Date, Time & Location

• Thursday March 22, 2012 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Executive Hotel & Conference Centre Burnaby | 4201 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC

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.

Have a specific question, issue or challenge you would like addressed? Call the CMHDS office at 604-999-2979 or email us via our contact page and we will add it to the agenda.

We will be presenting the ideas & outcomes of this meeting at a WorkSafeBC safety symposium on March 29th which will also feature presentations on Musculoskeletal Injuries and WorkSafeBC’s COR program. We invite you to join us as we present the findings of the discussion and acknowledge your contribution.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: ABC Restaurant, 7380 King George Highway, Surrey, BC (King George & 74th Ave)

Date/Time: Thursday February 23rd, 2012 – 7:30am to 9:30am

Cost: $20.00 CMHDS Members & SCL Members / $40.00 Non-Members (includes full buffet breakfast)

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!)

Bring your clients, your colleagues, your friends and your spouse!

After the event, try your luck in the casino with your complimentary gambling token, or you can enjoy dinner in one of the many RiverRock restaurants or make a night of it and take advantage of the special CMHDS room rate of $129.99! (call the CMHDS office for more details).

Many Thanks To Our Event Sponsors

We couldn’t bring you all of this for as low as $20 per person without a little help so we would like to sincerely thank the following CMHDS member companies for their sponsorship of this event.

Location

RiverRock Casino Resort (Thompson Room), 8811 River Road, Richmond, BC V6X 3P8 (click here for map)

Date & Time

Wednesday December 7th, 2011 – 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

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.

Become a Certified Professional Logistician.

The P.Log. designation is a statement of your competency and integrity in the field of logistics and global supply chain management. It develops your ability to create value through leadership strategies, insight and innovative thinking.

The Logistics Institute is a non-profit organization that certifies individuals working in logistics with the Professional Logistician (P.Log.) designation. We are the industry’s leading source of logistics training and certification. Our training programs help logisticians increase their earning potential, develop their leadership skills, and improve the productivity of their supply chain operations.

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!

Date / Location

Saturday May 5th, 2012 at the Cloverdale Agriplex, 17798 62 Avenue, Surrey, BC

Registration

Visit www.ForkliftRally.com to register and for all the details.

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.

• Dual Brand Strategy – while much of the public is unaware, Best Buy & Future Shop actually have the same parent company and actively establish locations close to each other to enhance market share. The facility serves retail locations for both chains and will share some of their challenges and successes.

• Helping Out Santa! – Best Buy’s product lines are at the top of a lot of peoples Christmas Wish Lists so each year Best Buy sets up a temporary separate warehouse (this year’s operation will be 200,000 sq.ft.) to address the seasonal needs. Staff will discuss how they set up, operate and shut down this temporary warehouse all within a 12 week period.

• Security is an increasing concern for many warehouses these days and with a facility full of some of the most sought after electronics on the planet, Best Buy needs to ensure their company is protected. One strategy you will see when you come in the door is the “full body scanners”.

Please note you will not be able to take your cell phone, PDA’s or other personal electronics into the facility. Also you will have to submit to a full body scan when leaving the facility. If you object to either of these restrictions please do not sign up for this tour. (If you have any questions or concerns please contact the CMHDS office at 604-999-2979)

Tour space is limited so sign up now!

Date: Wednesday October 19th, 2011

Time: 3:45pm to 6:00pm

Location: Best Buy Canada Distribution Centre, 19890 92A Avenue, Langley, British Columbia V1M 3A9
(click here for map)