Instructor: Tricia B. Kerns

Tricia B. Kerns
Biography:
Dr. Tricia M. Kerns, CPIM, CLTD, LSSBB, SCPro?

CAREER PROFILE
Extensive experience with proven success in all facets of leadership and management. A true
change agent - achieving great success with implementing change and "Lean Thinking." A solid background of experience and education in Operations, Material Management, Inventory,
Supply Chain Management, Lean Manufacturing and Executive Leadership.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
  • -Extensive "Lean" experience in all facets of manufacturing, material management, distribution and customer service.
  • -Extensive experience with International Procurement: Japan, China, Taiwan, Germany, Mexico, Singapore and Hong Kong
  • -Implemented Lean techniques improving efficiency by 50-75%
  • -CT-PAT, NAFTA, ISF and PMS experience with United States Customs
  • -Increased Inventory Turns by 50%
  • -PPV Savings of $900K
  • -Established Customer Relationship Management - Salesforce.com
  • -Maintained superior inventory accuracy (99.9%) and on time shipping (98.5%)
  • -Implemented distribution team focus groups improved efficiency on all accounts that exceeded a saving of $250,000.
  • -ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) experience
  • -Implementation team for ISO certification/Successfully certified.
  • -ASI (American Sanitation Institute) experience

WORK EXPERIENCE
Governors State University 2014-Current
University Lecturer
Governors State University was founded in 1969, located 40 miles south of Chicago. Governors
State University has roughly 5,500 students with numerous degree programs and certificates. As
a University Lecturer, I teach both undergraduate and graduate programs. In my role, I develop
and implement course instructions and support student success. Successfully completed
Blackboard on-line training at Governors State which enables me to build courses using various
tools and techniques. I also participate in committee work, including our Strategic Management
committee. Courses include: Quality Management, Ethics, Problems in Business Ethics,
Inventory and Production Management, and Operations Management.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, I am a member of the Strategic Management Committee.
The goal of this committee is to achieve and maintain high standards for the College of Business and Public Administration. I also participate as an APICS Student Club Advisor which allows students to collaborate with others interested in APICS - the Operations Management Society.

Classes by this instructor


Association of Supply Chain Management: Level 1 Principles of Manufacturing Management

Association of Supply Chain Management: Level 1 Principles of Manufacturing Management

Course Fee: $1,500

Dates: May 17, 2025

Times:  Online, self-paced 

Course Description: As an ASCM Level 1 Principles of Manufacturing Management participants will learn the skills to make informed decisions, and the ability to achieve a better level of performance in Manufacturing Management field of study.  Each module consists of 3-4 hours of reading and interactive exams. Participants will be awarded "Principles of Manufacturing Management" certification upon successful completion.


May 17, 2025 to September 2, 2025, ONLINE