APICS and the APICS Supply
Chain Council
Jonathan Thatcher
Director of Research
APICS Supply Chain Council
jthatcher@apics.org
and the
• Building and validating knowledge
in supply chain and operations
management.
• Enabling our community of
members, affiliates, and
customers to lead in the global
marketplace.
• Shaping the future of supply
chains by advancing
research, education, and
collaboration to strengthen
economies and improve lives.
Together we are the leading organization advancing
supply chain management and innovation end-toend.
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APICS is People
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Over 100,000 Certified in
Production and Inventory
Management
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Over 15,000 Certified Supply
Chain Professionals
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In over 100 countries
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Supported by over 290
professional and 200 student
partner organizations
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And over 2,000 volunteer
subject matter experts
APICS Sets the Standard
SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey identifies APICS as the
top association certifications as markers of supply chain talent for the third
year in a row.
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Source: SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey
Certifications Matters
To professionals looking for a job
Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report
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Certification Matters
Not only to corporations but to the success of individuals!
Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report
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Certified in Production and Inventory
Management
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Successfully passing five exams earns candidates the
designation of CPIM
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Basics of Supply Chain Management
Master Planning of Resources
Detailed Planning and Scheduling
Execution and Control of Operations
Strategic Management of Resources
Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is:
• Seeking validation or accreditation for future career growth.
• Has 2 or more years of experience in the field.
• Is a student in an Operations or Supply Chain Management degree
program.
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Certified Supply Chain Professional
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Successfully passing one extended exam earns candidates
the designation of CSCP
• Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Strategy Design and Compliance
• Implementation and Operations
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Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is:
• Seeking to demonstrate his or her knowledge about the ins and outs of
the extended supply chain.
• Has 5 or more years experience in your field; or
• Has a bachelor's degree and two years experience (required).
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People Advancing Supply Chain Today
•Buyer/Planner
•Materials Manager
•Master Planner
•Master Scheduler
•Demand Manager
•Forecaster
Source
•Procurement Mgr
•Procurement
Outsourcing Mgr
Plan
•Customer Service Mgr
Deliver
•Production Manager
•Production Scheduler
Make
•Distribution Mgr
•Transportation
Mgr
•Warehouse Mgr
Operations Manager
Supply Chain Manager
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•Reverse Logistics
Manager
Return
Focus on Careers
Operations and Supply Chain Management:
The Definition of Adding Value
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Meeting customer demand in the most efficient way
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Ensuring business goals are met
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Increasing revenue by differentiating products and
services
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Reducing cost of production and distribution
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Coordinating functions across the business
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Moving beyond better, faster, cheaper
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Laying the foundation for innovation
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Operations Or Supply Chain Management
A Good Career Choice Today If. . .
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You are able to see both the forest and the trees
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You like building and tearing apart
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You are both process and outcome oriented
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You like stability and change
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You can play both a supporting and a starring role
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You can be both flexible but also adhere to standards
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Operations Management – A Top Career
According to US News and World Report
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244,100 jobs in the US
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12.4% growth rate between 2012 - 2022
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$95,440 median salary ($46,890 - $187,199)
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4.1% unemployment rate
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#5 best business job
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#42 best job overall
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Above average upward mobility
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Above average stress
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Average flexibility
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Bachelor‟s or master‟s degree
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APICS certifications often preferred
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APICS Employment Outlook Report
Good news: competitive salary
Bad news: gender bias still exists
Average Total Compensation by Geographic Area
Gender
Geographic Area
Female
Male
Average
North West
$
71,256
$
103,617
$
92,830
South West
$
85,195
$
124,628
$
113,446
North Central
$
77,561
$
96,098
$
87,447
Midwest
$
91,768
$
106,630
$
102,150
South Central
$
86,902
$
115,581
$
106,902
North East
$
97,695
$
112,386
$
106,472
South East
$
87,065
$
110,504
$
103,066
Canada
$
67,231
$
85,080
$
79,555
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APICS Employment Outlook Report
…But there is hope for parity!
Average Total Compensation by Age and Gender
Female
Male
Average
Age Range
<=25**
$
59,051
$
52,600
$
54,751
26-30
$
57,347
$
60,417
$
59,301
31-35
$
72,353
$
84,949
$
80,517
36-40
$
81,533
$
99,497
$
96,036
41-45
$
85,220
$
103,944
$
96,811
46-50
$
99,537
$
112,200
$
108,391
51-55
$
91,564
$
128,867
$
118,505
56-60
$
93,357
$
117,042
$
110,134
61-65
$
108,883
$
120,065
$
116,819
66+**
$
65,587
$
103,443
$
98,711
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APICS Employment Outlook Report
…But there is hope for parity!
Average Total Compensation by Education Level and Gender
Education Level
High School
$
Female
73,539
Associate/Technical
$
65,146
$
86,216
$
78,617
Bachelor
$
76,513
$ 102,629
$
94,639
Master
$ 111,132
$ 111,292
$ 111,248
MBA
$ 113,392
$ 125,090
$ 122,360
Ph.D.**
$ 114,131
$ 116,435
$ 115,612
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$
Male
80,572
$
Average
77,999
APICS Membership:
Resources for Career Success
We are Committed to You!
Student membership in APICS is free!
Sign up at
apics.org/membership-application
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APICS Career Development Resources
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Includes white
papers, webinars, presentations,
and career advice for APICS
members.
Combination of member-only
benefits and free resources.
Online resource accessed via
APICS.org.
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APICS Career Center
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Job board that matches
participating professionals,
who can post resumes and
view positions, with
potential employers who
can post positions and view
resumes.
Online resource accessed
via APICS.org.
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APICS Career Packs
Unveiled in 2011, provides information on the
skills, knowledge, and experience that industry
professionals must possess. Each pack includes
competency models; position
descriptions/responsibilities; typical career
paths; and hiring key words.
Positions include:
• supply chain manager
• materials manager
• buyer/planner
• master scheduling manager
• distribution and logistics managers.
Member benefit. Also available for sale.
Digital copy only.
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APICS Competency Models
The competency models guide individuals
considering careers in operations and supply
chain management, materials
management, distribution and logics
management, master scheduling, and
buying/planning professionals seeking to
advance their positions, and human resource
managers who are hiring in these fields.
Free resource
Digital copy only
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APICS Employment Outlook
APICS and the University of North Carolina
Wilmington developed this forward looking
index to chart industry professionals‟
forecasts of employment in critical industry
sectors.
Full report an APICS member benefit
Digital copy only
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Supply Chain Channel
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APICS exclusive online
community features a member
directory, communities, discussio
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APICS content.
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Both member-only features and
free resource content.
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Download APICS Learn It App
Term look up, flashcards, word of the day
Works on smart phones
Available now at apics.org/learnit
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All This Plus. . .
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Free access to all APICS publications and research including:
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APICS magazine
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APICS Dictionary
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Production and Inventory Management Journal
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APICS Foundation Research and Folios
Discounts on:
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Education courses
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Certification exams
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Conferences
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APICS Foundation
Student Programming
APICS Scholars Education Program
Apply to be an APICS Scholar
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Free admittance to APICS 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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2015 Scholar applications will be available in late April of 2015. As a
student member you will receive an email once the program is open.
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All qualifying students with funding will be accepted into the program.
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You can also apply for a scholarship. The APICS Foundation awards a
significant number of scholarships each year covering on-site expenses
(food, lodging, conference registration, travel stipend).
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APICS 2013 Scholar
“I‟m the proud recipient of the „APICS Scholar‟ at APICS
Conference, 2013. I was waiting for this opportunity for long time as a
graduate student with major in Supply Chain Management
(SCM)…The experience at the APICS conference was worth it to me
because I learned a lot about APICS and made some good contacts
with professionals and students with other universities. I‟m very
fortunate to have matched with mentor who is into Oil & Gas
Consulting business for last 30 years. He is a big source of guidance
to me and I expect to learn a lot from him.”
Likhit V.
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APICS Fresh Connection Global
Student Final
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In 2014, seven of the nine APICS districts hosted case
competitions and sent a student team to compete and
represent their districts at APICS 2014.
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Additionally, nearly teams (primarily international participated
in a virtual competition via The Fresh Connection APICS Global
Challenge.
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The 2014 ISTC doubled in size and was truly international!
Teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America + the 7
district teams competed for cash prizes and prestige.
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Career Development Webinars
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In January 2014, we kicked off the 1st APICS students and young
professionals webinar, „APICS & You.‟
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These free webinars continue to take place monthly and sessions
are posted at apics.org/onlineevents.
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Topics are generated from practitioners, academics, APICS staff
and students (via member survey feedback).
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Supply Chain Career Paths
SCM across cultures
Life after graduation
How to network and take advantage of career opportunities
How to land your dream job
And more!
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Examples of Webinar Topics in 2014
February 26th: Demystifying Supply Chain Leadership - Insight for success
Jonathan A. Thatcher, MBA, CSCP, CAE
Director of Research
APICS and APICS Foundation
March 20th : Career paths post graduation
Lisa Angell, CPIM, CSCP
Department Chair – Supply Chain Solutions
Fox Valley Technical College
April 16th: Working abroad, a supply chain perspective in current times
Antonio Galvao Costa, CSCP
Global Supply Chain Vice President
Sealed Air Corporation
May 2nd: Job Search Tactics for New Graduates
Rodney Apple
APICS Career Coach, Founder of SCM Talent Group
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Legacy Scholarships
George & Marion Plossl Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
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Supports dissertation research on any topic relevant to the supply
chain or operations management discipline(s) that has the potential
to yield novel managerial and practical insights.
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Scholarship winners present their research at the APICS
International Conference and Expo.
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For more information please visit our website.
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E-Mentors
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In April 2014 we launched the e-Mentor Connect program.
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Via the Supply Chain Channel, students and young
professionals can participate in an open dialogue with APICS
e-Mentors.
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This platform allows participants an opportunity to ask
career/educational questions from diverse supply chain and
operations management leaders.
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Welcome to e-Mentor Connect
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Get Involved…Get Others Involved
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What do you have to gain?
• Introductions to career contacts to build your
network and get a job.
• Access to information and tools to ensure you are
able to apply what you are learning on the job.
• Continuing professional education to ensure you
advance in your career/company.
• Friends for life.
What do you have to lose?
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Thank you!