APICS -The Association for Operations Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. With nearly 70,000 individual and corporate members in 20,000 companies worldwide, APICS is dedicated to using education to improve the business bottom line. APICS is recognized globally as:
the source of knowledge and expertise for manufacturing and service industries across the entire supply chain in such areas as materials management, information services, purchasing and quality.
the leading provider of high-quality, cutting-edge educational programs that advance organizational success in a changing, competitive marketplace
a successful developer of two internationally recognized certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
a distribution center for hundreds of business management publications and educational materials
a source of solutions, support, and networking local chapters, workshops,
symposia, and the annual APICS International Conference and Exposition.
"I spent 22-years in various operational/manufacturing positions. Until I was exposed to the APICS organization 4-years ago, my career and personal fulfillment had stagnated and lagged undetected behind those exposed to APICS. APICS has encouraged me and provided the tools and support network to develop my personal worth, adding value to my organization and family.
I now enjoy a position as Manager, Operations in the same organization of 22-years, utilizing the training and concepts of APICS to assist in keeping our company globally competitive.
APICS has allowed me to grow personally and professionally through education, application of principles and travel.
I now use the APICS CP I M designation as a position qualifier for any new positions and an in-house development tool."
Allan F. Thomas
Manager, Operations
10108-114 street
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Canada T8L-4R1