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.
