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Introduction to APICS

Introduction to APICS. APICS The Association for Operations Management. APICS Mission. APICS builds and validates knowledge in supply chain and operations management. We enable our community of members, affiliates, and customers to lead in the global marketplace. . APICS Overview.

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Introduction to APICS

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  1. Introduction to APICS APICS The Association for Operations Management

  2. APICS Mission APICS builds and validates knowledge in supply chain and operations management. We enable our community of members, affiliates, and customers to lead in the global marketplace.

  3. APICS Overview APICS The Association for Operations Management is a member-based association dedicated to developing and providing the body of knowledge in operations management, including: • Supply chain • Logistics • Impact of technology on supply chain • Production and inventory management • Operations • Operations • Materials management • Planning • Scheduling • Purchasing • Lean manufacturing Since 1957, individuals & companies have relied on APICS for its superior training programs, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

  4. About APICS • A global membership community • More than 35,000 operations and supply chain management professionals • Local networking communities through APICS affiliates • Two internationally recognized certifications • APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) • APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) • Topic-specific educational programs to enhance knowledge and skills in areas of operations and supply chain management

  5. APICS Certifications • APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence. • APICS CPIM: Entry to midlevel production and inventory management certification5 modules and exams • APICS CSCP: Mid to high-level end-to-end supply chain certification1 Learning System and exam • APICS members pursuing certification receive savingson certification preparation classes, review materials, and testing fees. Take your career to the next level with an APICS certification, visit:apics.org/certification

  6. APICS CPIM provides Increased efficiency across organizational operations Understanding of production and inventory activities within the internal operations of a company In-depth view of materials management, master scheduling, production planning, forecasting, and quality improvement within the confines of the operation APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management Program

  7. APICS CSCP provides End-to-end understanding of the supply chain Education on globalization, logistics, supplier and customer relationship management, IT enablement, and more Common understanding, vocabulary, and processes Frameworks to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities Increased customer satisfaction and bottom-line results. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Program

  8. APICS Membership Options • Professional: Individual membership for professionals working in operations management or a related field • Enterprise: Team membership for companies that would like to offer membership to 5+ individuals • Academic Professional: Individual membership available to professionals employed full-time by one or more accredited academic institutions • Young Professional: Individual e-membership offered to recent graduates of a program in operations management or a related field at an accredited college or university • Student: Individual membership offered to students currently enrolled full time in a degree-seeking program in operations management or a related field at an accredited college or university • Outside North America: Individual membership for professionals working in operations management or a related field living outside North America.

  9. Include the member benefits you see as most relevant to you and your company here.

  10. Member Benefit Highlights • Members-only savings on APICS courses, certification exams, conferences, and more • APICS online events • APICS publications, enewsletters, and more • Career resources • APICS conferences • Channel partner and social networking opportunities

  11. APICS Publications • APICS magazine • APICS Dictionary • APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework • Production and Inventory Management Journal • apics.org/industry-content-research

  12. APICS eNewsletters • Operations Management Now • APICS Extra • APICS eNews • APICS Connection • apics.org/industry-content-research

  13. APICS Career Resources Operations and Supply Management Career Paths and Patterns apics.org/research Career Center White Papers and Webinars apicscareercenter.org Operations Management Employment Outlook apics.org/research APICS Ask the Career Coach apicscareercenter.org Access white papers, ask questions, or register for webinars at apicscareercenter.org

  14. APICS Conferences and Seminars • APICS Strategic Sourcing Seminar, in partnership with the APICS Twin Cities chapterMarch 20, 2012 | Bloomington, Minnesota, USA • 2012 APICS Asia Supply Chain & Operations ConferenceApril 2-3, 2012 | Seoul, South KoreaApril 5-6, 2012 | Shanghai, China • APICS Strategic Sourcing Seminar, in partnership with the APICS Piedmont Triad chapterApril 14, 2012 | Greensboro, North Carolina, USA • Best of the Best S&OP Conference, presented by APICS and IBFMay 10-11, 2012 | London, EnglandJune 14-15, 2012 | Chicago, Illinois, USA • Supply Chain Risk Management: Identify, Assess, Mitigate, and Manage Risk, in partnership with the APICS Chicago chapterJune 8, 2012 | Chicago, Illinois, USA • 2012 APICS International Conference & ExpoOctober 14-16, 2012 | Denver, Colorado, USA apics.org/events

  15. Networking Opportunities Network and exchange ideas with professionals in your local APICS chapter or international affiliate. apics.org/chapters Connect and collaborate online with your peers on the APICS Supply Chain Channel—a new social network for APICS members to connect and collaborate on supply chain and operations management topics. supplychainchannel.org

  16. What People Are Saying about APICS “Membership in APICS has helped us focus on the educational and training requirements for our staff and has helped the company realize the full potential of its ERP investment.” SAP Master Data Manager, Sanofi Pasteur Canada “APICS Certification programs not only offer comprehensive knowledge, but also worldwide professional recognition throughout the industry.” Supply Chain Manager, Sartomer “APICS CPIM helped [my staff] develop the skills needed to fulfill both departmental and organizational objectives.” Director of Global Supply Chain Operations, Bayer “In two years [of an APICS education program] we reduced inventory by 50% [40 million] and increased inventory turns from 2 to 8.1” Director of Material Logistics & Control, Gulfstream

  17. Questions? Contact APICS membership at: 1-800-444-2742 or +1-773-867-1777 service@apics.org www.apics.org

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