About APICS

The Association for Operations Management is a member-based association dedicated to developing and providing 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 programs, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Professionals 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 of excellence in operations management.

THROUGH THE APICS BODY OF KNOWLEDGE, YOU CAN

• Sharpen your operations management skills by taking advantage of hands-on interactive training through APICS CPIM workshops, online classes, APICS Webinars, and local chapter certification review courses and workshops. 

• Validate your knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management through internationally recognized certification programs. 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 APICS Learning 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, APICS Extra, and exclusive online resources such as news feeds, white papers, educational offerings, career listings and online communications.

 Join APICS today! Visit http://www.apics.org/join