APICS - The Association For Operations Management

APICS–The Association For Operations Management is the recognized global leader and premier provider of professional certifications, educational programs, and publications for manufacturing and service industry professionals across the entire supply chain. For more than 45 years, APICS has been setting the standard for inventory and supply chain management education and information. APICS offers resource management professionals the training, resources, and credentials they need to increase business performance.

APICS is recognized as

• the source of the body of knowledge in production, inventory, and supply chain management
• the standard for internationally recognized professional certifications—Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
• the resource for information, solutions, and networking through local chapters, international associates, workshops, and the annual APICS International Conference and Exposition.