About APICS 

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 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.

The Highlands Chapter of APICS is part of Region XIII.   With over 350 members, it provides:

·        regular opportunities for networking with other professionals

·        educational programs that meet your personal and professional goals

·        workshops and seminars on special topics concerning resource management

·        professional development meetings with guest speakers that address current trends and business needs.