About APICS
APICS, the global leader and premier source of the
body of knowledge in operations management, provides
comprehensive education and training programs that significantly
improve an individual's understanding of operations
management practices, strategies, and concepts. The
APICS body of knowledge consists of education, research,
and standards developed by leading practitioners and
academicians. Through regular expansion and refinement,
the APICS body of knowledge offers the most expert,
current, and relevant education to the growing operations
management community.
Through the APICS body of knowledge, individuals
- Sharpen their skills and command of operations management
by taking advantage of hands-on interactive training
through APICS national workshops, online classes,
Webinars, and local chapter certification review courses
and workshops
- Validate their knowledge and skill set in the field
of operations management through internationally recognized
certification programs, APICS Certified in Production
and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified
in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). Education
leading to certification is delivered using APICS;
proprietary courseware and time-tested study materials,
including the APICS Dictionary, the global standard
for terms and definitions used in the field
- Gain insight and share experiences with peers and
industry experts, locally and worldwide, through daily
online-community discussions, monthly chapter meetings,
workshops, and the annual APICS International Conference
and Exposition
- Keep abreast of industry developments through the
award-winning APICS Magazine, local chapter newsletters,
APICS e-News, and exclusive online resources such
as news feeds, white papers, educational offerings,
career listings, and virtual community interactions
Through the APICS body of knowledge, employers
- Train their employees to be better prepared, more
knowledgeable, more capable, more productive, and
able to contribute to a successful bottom line
- Validate their employees’ operations management
knowledge through support of APICS certification
- Encourage and support their employees’ participation
in APICS to enhance their leadership skills and professional
network, which leads to greater self-confidence and
improved productivity
For more information, contact
us, or go to our membership
page.
