News | November 14, 2007

Education Partnership: APICS The Association For Operations Management Announces New Agreement With American Management Association

APICS The Association for Operations Management has entered into an agreement with the American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, to provide business and management education for APICS members.

The new agreement provides APICS members with access to all business education products, services and resources offered by AMA. APICS members will receive special pricing on all AMA seminars, customized programs, Web casts, executive forums and books, as well as access to AMA research, and articles and other editorial resources from AMA newsletters and the Members-only Web site.

This agreement augments APICS educational offerings by providing its members with the business and management tools, knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in today's competitive business environment. They will have access to AMA's expansive professional training and development resources to equip them with the critical skills, business behaviors and new perspectives.

"This is an exciting time for APICS as we have launched some major initiatives to build on our legacy of developing and delivering products and programs that enhance the careers and validate the abilities of operations management professional," stated Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE, APICS Executive Director. "This new agreement with AMA provides a more robust educational program that will help our members combine their industry expertise with business acumen to be a competitive power house in today's global marketplace."

"American Management Association is proud of this new relationship with APICS. AMA strives to align our programs to meet the needs of organizations that understand the importance of training as a critical component to successful management development," said Patricia Leonard, AMA's Executive Vice President for U.S. Management Education. "APICS is a leading force in the operations and supply chain industries and we look forward to a successful relationship with this association and its members."

AMA offers more than 170 seminars in general management, interpersonal skills, project management, communication skills, human resources, sales, marketing, leadership and finance. Programs are offered at all levels, from CEOs and senior executives to new managers and administrative professionals. Business professionals with real-world experience facilitate AMA programs and use practical, action-oriented content that can be immediately applied in the workplace.

About APICS The Association for Operations Management
APICS is the global leader and premier source of 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, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. For additional information visit www.apics.org.

About AMA
American Management Association is a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions. AMA provides individuals and organizations worldwide with the knowledge, skills and tools to achieve performance excellence, adapt to changing realities and prosper in a complex and competitive world. Each year, thousands of customers learn new skills and behaviors, gain more confidence, advance their careers and contribute to the success of their organizations. AMA offers a range of unique seminars, workshops, conferences, customized corporate programs, online learning, newsletters, journals and AMA books. AMA has earned its trusted reputation as a successful partner in worldwide professional education and development that improves the immediate performance and long-term results for both individuals and organizations. For more information, visit AMANET.