The American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) 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 in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) 

• 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. 
  
  Find out how APICS Membership can benefit you or your company. 
  
  For more information about APICS programs and activities, go to the APICS Main Page and enter "brochure" in the "Search Now" box or contact us at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 773-1777.