APICS OVERVIEW
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An Introduction to APICS
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Leading the Industry
APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain
and operations management and the premier provider of
research, education and certification programs that elevate
supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience.
APICS Products and Services
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Membership
Research and Publications
Education
Certification
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APICS At-a-Glance
Membership
About APICS
37,000+ members
Professional association
100+ countries
$24 MM annual revenue in 2012
Channel Partners
2,000+ active volunteers
207 North American chapters
80+ staff
85 international channel partners
Headquartered in Chicago
47 countries, 5 continents
Founded in 1957
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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 292 partner
organizations
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And over 2,000 volunteer
subject matter experts
People Advancing Supply Chain Today
•Buyer/Planner
•Materials Manager
•Master Planner
•Master Scheduler
•Demand Manager
•Forecaster
Source
•Procurement Mgr
•Procurement
Outsourcing Mgr
Plan
•Production
Manager
•Production
Scheduler
Make
Operations Manager
Manager
Operations
Supply Chain Manager
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•Customer Service
Manager
Deliver
•Distribution Mgr
•Transportation
Mgr
•Warehouse Mgr
•Reverse Logistics
Manager
Return
The APICS Foundation advances supply
chain and operations management and
innovation through research,
educational programs and workforce
development.
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2014 APICS and APICS Foundation
Educational Conferences
APICS 2014 Shanghai
April 17–18, 2014 | Shanghai, China
Best of the Best S&OP Conference Europe
May 15–16, 2014 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Best of the Best S&OP Conference
June 12–13, 2014 | Chicago, IL
APICS 2014 [Annual International Conference]
October 19–21, 2014 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
APICS 2014 Dubai
November 12 – 13, 2014 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Certification and
Education
APICS CPIM Designation
APICS Certified in Production
and Inventory Management
Preferred by employers
100,000+ individuals certified
Self-study and group study
programs
Online and classroom courses
 5 study modules and exams
Content reviewed annually
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APICS CSCP Designation
APICS Certified Supply Chain
Professional
Preferred by employers
15,000+ individuals certified
Self-study and group study
programs
Online and classroom courses
 3 study modules; 1 exam
Content reviewed annually
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APICS Principles Program
APICS Principles of Operations
Management
Modular courseware system
Foundational knowledge spanning
major operations management
activities
5 customizable modules; each
includes 9 sessions and two exams
Classroom-based, instructor-led
learning approach
Suitable for certificate programs
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Membership
APICS Membership
 Annual membership provides access
to benefits and discounts, as well as
online and local networking with other
professionals.
 Major categories include:
– professional
– international
– international e-members
– joint international
– academic professional
– enterprise professional
– enterprise e-members,
– young professional e-members
– student/academic
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Membership Benefits
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APICS on Social Media
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Industry Publications and
Research
APICS Magazine & Publications
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APICS Publications
APICS Dictionary and Learn It App
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APICS Research
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Learn More Online: APICS.org
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