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2 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary An Introduction to APICS

3 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary Leading the Industry APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Products and Services  Membership  Research and Publications  Education  Certification

4 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS At-a-Glance Membership  37,000+ members  100+ countries Channel Partners  207 North American chapters  85 international channel partners  47 countries, 5 continents About APICS  Professional association  $24 MM annual revenue in 2012  2,000+ active volunteers  80+ staff  Headquartered in Chicago  Founded in 1957

5 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS is People  Over 100,000 Certified in Production and Inventory Management  Over 15,000 Certified Supply Chain Professionals  In over 100 countries  Supported by 292 partner organizations  And over 2,000 volunteer subject matter experts

6 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary Master Planner Master Scheduler Demand Manager Forecaster Plan Procurement Mgr Procurement Outsourcing Mgr Source Production Manager Production Scheduler Make Distribution Mgr Transportation Mgr Warehouse Mgr Deliver Reverse Logistics Manager Return People Advancing Supply Chain Today Buyer/Planner Materials Manager Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager Operations Manager Customer Service Manager

7 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary The APICS Foundation advances supply chain and operations management and innovation through research, educational programs and workforce development.

8 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary 2014 APICS and APICS Foundation Educational Conferences APICS 2014 Shanghai April 17–18, 2014 | Shanghai, China Best of the Best S&OP Conference Europe May 15–16, 2014 | Amsterdam, Netherlands Best of the Best S&OP Conference June 12–13, 2014 | Chicago, IL APICS 2014 [Annual International Conference] October 19–21, 2014 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA APICS 2014 Dubai November 12 – 13, 2014 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Certification and Education

10 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS CPIM Designation APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management  Preferred by employers  100,000+ individuals certified  Self-study and group study programs  Online and classroom courses  5 study modules and exams  Content reviewed annually

11 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS CSCP Designation APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional  Preferred by employers  15,000+ individuals certified  Self-study and group study programs  Online and classroom courses  3 study modules; 1 exam  Content reviewed annually

12 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS Principles Program APICS Principles of Operations Management  Modular courseware system  Foundational knowledge spanning major operations management activities  5 customizable modules; each includes 9 sessions and two exams  Classroom-based, instructor-led learning approach  Suitable for certificate programs

Membership

14 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS Membership  Annual membership provides access to benefits and discounts, as well as online and local networking with other professionals.  Major categories include: – professional – international – international e-members – joint international – academic professional – enterprise professional – enterprise e-members, – young professional e-members – student/academic

15 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary Membership Benefits

16 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS on Social Media

Industry Publications and Research

18 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS Magazine & Publications

19 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS Publications APICS Dictionary and Learn It App

20 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary APICS Research

21 © APICS Confidential and Proprietary Learn More Online: APICS.org