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What is APICS?
Enhance Your Knowledge of
Operations Management
Did you know that APICS got its start on March 9, 1957
at the Alcazar Hotel in Cleveland?
APICS Membership
The APICS membership community
of 265 local APICS chapters and 33 International Associates
supports nearly 60,000 members in 20,000 manufacturing and
service industry companies worldwide. By
joining APICS, professionals
keep up to date on industry best practices, new technologies,
and proven techniques. They also gain access to networking
opportunities, cost savings on educational materials, and
exclusive members-only resources such as
APICS
magazine and the APICS
Dictionary. Employers who
endorse APICS membership for their employees enjoy a more
capable, knowledgeable, and productive workforce. The Cleveland
Chapter normally meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. At
these
Professional Development meetings,
members have the opportunity to network and hear presentations
by professionals in the field or to take part in
plant tours.
More membership information
APICS Education and
Training
APICS 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.
APICS Certification
APICS currently administers three
internationally recognized certification programs—Certified in
Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in
Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). With the addition of the
CSCP designation, APICS enhances its validation of the
disciplines within operations management, specifically
production, inventory, enterprise, and supply chain management.
By earning the CPIM, CSCP, and CIRM designations, individuals
validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of
operations management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a
commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of
accomplishment, demonstrates value to employers, enhances
earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement.
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