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APICS -The Association for Operations Management
APICS -The Association for Operations Management
APICS The Association for Operations Management is
the global leader and premier source of the body of
knowledge in operations management, including production,
inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing,
and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies
have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally
recognized certifications, comprehensive resources,
and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.
To learn more about the APICS community, visit
www.apics.org.
APICS
Mission
APICS builds knowledge and skills in operations management
professionals to enhance and validate abilities and
accelerate careers. We help our members and their
organizations successfully compete and build a stronger
global economy.
APICS
Core Values
Trust
We trust everyone to do what is best for the member, the
customer, each other, and the Society.
Mutual Respect
We treat everyone with dignity and courtesy.
Teamwork
We believe that teamwork has the potential to produce
results superior to those that team members might
achieve as individuals.
Empowerment
We believe people must be enabled to make decisions that
contribute to the superior performance of our
organization and to the satisfaction of our members and
our customers.
Risk-Taking
We encourage informed risk-taking.
A Sense of Urgency
We believe that how we manage our time can be a
competitive advantage.
Continuous Improvement
We recognize everything we do as a process that can be
improved, simplified, or eliminated.
Commitment
We deliver what we promise.
Member and Customer Satisfaction
We delight our members, our internal customers, and our
external customers by exceeding their expectations!
Lifelong Learning
We live the APICS Vision: Success through Lifelong
Learning. Valuing lifelong learning says, "I am
responsible for my success!"
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APICS Body of Knowledge...
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.
Individuals seeking leading-edge solutions to increase
their knowledge and advance their careers and organizations
interested in building a skilled, innovative, and productive
workforce will benefit from APICS education—the standard
for excellence in operations management.
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.
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APICS Certification...
The APICS certification programs, Certified in Production
and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integrated
Resource Management (CIRM), are recognized worldwide
as the standard of professional competence in production
and inventory control, supply chain management, and
enterprise operations management. By earning the CPIM
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 the employer, enhances earning
potential, and provides a path to career advancement.
Individuals who obtain their CPIM or CIRM
designations gain
• Specialized skills that boost productivity, collaboration,
and innovation
• Knowledge of how to positively affect lead times,
inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability
• Expertise that leads to greater confidence, recognition,
and professional success.
Employers who encourage and support their
employees in obtaining their CPIM or CIRM designations
• Enjoy a skilled workforce that is better prepared,
more knowledgeable, more capable, more productive, and
able to contribute to a successful bottom line
• Validate the knowledge and skill set of their employees
leading to productivity improvement in the workplace
• Achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace through
a highly trained, confident, and productive workforce.
About CPIM
The CPIM program provides a common platform for individuals
to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of
production and inventory management. Since 1973, more
than 80,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM
designation.
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APICS Membership...
Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on
APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized
certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide
network of accomplished industry professionals.
The APICS membership community of 270 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 techniques and gain access to exclusive members-only
resources, networking, and cost savings on educational
materials. Employers who endorse APICS membership for
their employees create a more capable, knowledgeable,
and productive workforce.
Membership in the APICS community provides
- Unmatched education and training to improve job
performance, achieve career success, and contribute
to bottom-line profitability
- World-renowned APICS certifications that validate
knowledge and enhance earning potential
- Award-winning publications and resources to gain
a competitive advantage through industry knowledge
- An international APICS community to draw on the
expertise of professionals in the field of operations
management
- Local chapter networks that provide opportunities
to develop leadership skills through APICS chapter
participation.
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APICS-Chicago is all
of the preceding, plus:
- Founded on September 1, 1959 the Chapter is amongst
the oldest Chapters in the Society
- It is also one of the largest chapters in the APICS
north America network of 270 chapters
- An excellent source for networking via professional
development meetings
- A provider of nationally accredited CPIM/CIRM examination
preparation programs
- A way to keep abreast of issues and local information
in the resource management industry through the bi-monthly
newsletter, The Resource
- A source for special programs and workshops in the
latest trends and processes in the resource management
industry
- A professional development opportunity for you not
only as a class participant, but as a vocal participant
in the society
- Provider of employment opportunities for both the
prospective employer and employee through the website
job board
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