Introduction to APICSAPICS The Association for Operations Management; Hampton Roads Chapter

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

– Supply Chain– Logistics– Impact of Technology on

Supply Chain– Production and Inventory

Management– Operations

– Operations– Materials Management– Planning– Scheduling – Purchasing– Lean Manufacturing

APICS The Association for Operations Management is a member-based association dedicated to developing and providing the body of knowledge in operations management, including:

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.

About APICS

• A global membership community • Nearly 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

APICS CertificationsAPICS 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 savings on certification preparation classes, review materials, and testing fees.

Take your career to the next level with an APICS certification, visit: apics.org/certification

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management Program

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 Supply Chain Professional Program

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.

Hampton Roads Chapter’s CSCP information

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.

Member Benefit Highlights

• Members-only savings on APICS courses, certification exams, conferences, and more

• APICS online events• APICS publications, enewsletters,

and more• Portfolios• Career resources• APICS conferences• Channel partner and social

networking opportunities

APICS Publications

• APICS magazine

• APICS Dictionary

• APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework

• Production and Inventory Management Journal

apics.org/resources

APICS eNewsletters

• Operations Management Now

• APICS Extra

• APICS eNews

• APICS Connection

apics.org/resources

APICS Career Resources

Career Center White Papers and Webinars

apicscareercenter.org

Operations and Supply Management Career Paths and Patterns

apics.org/research

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

APICS Conferences

Supply Chain Council Executive Summit September 18-20, 2012 | Indian Wells, California, USA Principles and Practices of MRP for the Manufacturing Planner Friday, September 28, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Chicago, Illinois, USA2012 APICS International Conference & Expo October 14-16, 2012 | Denver, Colorado, USA | Colorado Convention CenterASTL's 2012 Annual Conference October 28-30 | Jacksonville, Florida, USA2012 Aberdeen Group Manufacturing Industry Summit

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 using

apics.org/socialnetworking

Hampton Roads Chapter’s Networking Information

• http://www.hamptonroadsapics.org/

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

“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

“APICS CPIM helped [my staff] develop the skills needed to fulfill both departmental and organizational objectives.”Director of Global Supply Chain Operations, Bayer

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