Result Summary for Survey:APICS-Austin Membership Survey-2008

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APICS-Austin Membership Survey-2008

1. Please select all topics that interest you for a PDM meeting. (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Lean Manufacturing		71.2%	37
Demand Management/Inventory Management		82.7%	43
Company Spotlight		38.5%	20
Metrics and Improvement Tracking		67.3%	35
Forecasting		55.8%	29
Soft Skills		26.9%	14
Other (please specify)		23.1%	12
	answered question		52
	skipped question		0

2. What brings you out to a PDM meeting? (Choose One)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Speaker		1.9%	1
Topic		80.8%	42
Networking		11.5%	6
Certification Maintenance		5.8%	3
	answered question		52
	skipped question		0

3. What is the primary reason for NOT attending the monthly PDM meetings? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Location		21.6%	11
Cost is too high		5.9%	3
Other time constraints		72.5%	37
My company does not pay		11.8%	6
Topics not interesting		11.8%	6
Quality of speakers		3.9%	2
Subject matter doesn't suit my needs		17.6%	9
Unaware of meeting times/locations		9.8%	5
I usually attend the PDM meetings		11.8%	6
Other (please specify)		15.7%	8
	answered question		51
	skipped question		1

4. What is the primary reason that you joined APICS? (Choose one)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Certification		67.3%	35
Networking		9.6%	5
Magazine Subscription		5.8%	3
PDMs and Plant Tours		11.5%	6
Conference		1.9%	1
Webinars		3.8%	2
	answered question		52
	skipped question		0

5. What would make your APICS chapter membership more valuable?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Plant Tour		41.9%	18
Seminar		37.2%	16
Additional Networking Events		20.9%	9
Other (please specify)			6
	answered question		43
	skipped question		9

6. Which time of day is more convenient for you to attend a PDM? (Choose one)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Breakfast (7 AM)		12.0%	6
Lunch		16.0%	8
5:00 PM		8.0%	4
6:00 PM		48.0%	24
Weekends		16.0%	8
	answered question		50
	skipped question		2

7. Please add any input regarding PDMs.
		Response Count
		8
	answered question	8
	skipped question	44

8. Which APICS certifications have you obtained? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
CPIM		42.0%	21
CSCP		18.0%	9
CIRM		2.0%	1
None		44.0%	22
	answered question		50
	skipped question		2

9. Which certifications are you planning to earn in 2008? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
CPIM		35.6%	16
CSCP		17.8%	8
None		48.9%	22
	answered question		45
	skipped question		7

10. What value does your company place on your APICS knowledge/certification? (Select one)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Very High - It's a qualification for my job and APICS philosophies are followed diligently.		15.7%	8
Somewhat strong - It's what got me the job, but the company still practices "old school" methods.		31.4%	16
Somewhat weak - It's what helps me do my job well, but most peers and managers are not convinced or aware of the APICS body of knowledge.		37.3%	19
Not at all - I am the lone voice in the wilderness.		15.7%	8
	answered question		51
	skipped question		1

11. Are you interested in certification preparation courses for...? (Check all that apply)
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yourself		82.9%	29
Your company		2.9%	1
Other individuals		20.0%	7
	answered question		35
	skipped question		17

12. When is your preferred time for certification review courses?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Weekends		53.5%	23
Weekday Nights		46.5%	20
	answered question		43
	skipped question		9

13. APICS Austin is looking for volunteers to help communicate chapter events (certification courses, PDMs, etc.) at their companies. Would you be interested in learning more about being a company coordinator?
		Response Percent	Response Count
Yes		22.9%	11
No		60.4%	29
Comment		16.7%	8
	answered question		48
	skipped question		4

14. Where do you primarily go for membership related questions?
		Response Percent	Response Count
APICS Austin chapter website - www.apicsaustin.org		28.0%	14
APICS Corporate website - www.apics.org		60.0%	30
Chapter Board Member - www.apicsaustin.org/board.aspx		4.0%	2
APICS Customer Service - 800-444-APIC (800-444-2742)		8.0%	4
Other (please specify)			1
	answered question		50
	skipped question		2

15. Please rate how satisfied you are with these facets of communication.
	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neutral	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	Rating Average	Response Count
Timeliness of Chapter Newsletter	3.9% (2)	3.9% (2)	33.3% (17)	47.1% (24)	11.8% (6)	3.59	51
Timeliness of PDM E-Mails	3.9% (2)	0.0% (0)	41.2% (21)	39.2% (20)	15.7% (8)	3.63	51
Content of Chapter Newsletter	2.0% (1)	3.9% (2)	37.3% (19)	47.1% (24)	9.8% (5)	3.59	51
Content of E-Mail	2.0% (1)	2.0% (1)	33.3% (17)	51.0% (26)	11.8% (6)	3.69	51
APICS Austin Website	2.0% (1)	2.0% (1)	45.1% (23)	39.2% (20)	11.8% (6)	3.57	51
	answered question						51
	skipped question						1

16. Please list any additional changes or desires about the APICS Austin chapter that you would like to see occur.
		Response Count
		10
	answered question	10
	skipped question	42