1. APICS and the APICS Foundation
Sharon Rice
Executive Director, APICS Foundation
Executive Vice President, APICS

2. Building and validating knowledge in supply chain and operations management.
Enabling our community of members, affiliates, and customers to lead in the global marketplace.
and the
Shaping the future of supply chains by advancing research, education, and collaboration to strengthen economies and improve lives.
Together we are the leading organization advancing supply chain management and innovation end-to-end.

3. 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 over 290 professional and 200 student partner organizations
And over 2,000 volunteer subject matter experts

4. APICS Sets the Standard
SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey identifies APICS as the top association certifications as markers of supply chain talent for the third year in a row.
Source: SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey

5. Certifications Matters
To professionals looking for a job
Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report

6. Certification Matters
Not only to corporations but to the success of individuals!
Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report

7. Certified in Production and Inventory Management
Successfully passing five exams earns candidates the designation of CPIM
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Master Planning of Resources
Detailed Planning and Scheduling
Execution and Control of Operations
Strategic Management of Resources
Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is:
Seeking validation or accreditation for future career growth.
Has 2 or more years of experience in the field.
Is a student in an Operations or Supply Chain Management degree program.

8. Certified Supply Chain Professional
Successfully passing one extended exam earns candidates the designation of CSCP
Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Strategy Design and Compliance
Implementation and Operations
Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is:
Seeking to demonstrate his or her knowledge about the ins and outs of the extended supply chain.
Has 5 or more years experience in your field; or
Has a bachelor's degree and two years experience (required).

9. People Advancing Supply Chain Today
Buyer/Planner
Materials Manager
Customer Service Mgr
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
CPIM – Operations Manager
CSCP – Supply Chain Manager

10. Focus on Careers

11. Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Definition of Adding Value
Meeting customer demand in the most efficient way
Ensuring business goals are met
Increasing revenue by differentiating products and services
Reducing cost of production and distribution
Coordinating functions across the business
Moving beyond better, faster, cheaper
Laying the foundation for innovation

12. Operations Or Supply Chain Management A Good Career Choice Today If. . .
You are able to see both the forest and the trees
You like building and tearing apart
You are both process and outcome oriented
You like stability and change
You can play both a supporting and a starring role
You can be both flexible but also adhere to standards

13. Operations Management – A Top Career
According to US News and World Report
244,100 jobs in the US
12.4% growth rate between
$95,440 median salary ($46,890 - $187,199)
4.1% unemployment rate
#5 best business job
#42 best job overall
Above average upward mobility
Above average stress
Average flexibility
Bachelor’s or master’s degree
APICS certifications often preferred

14. APICS Employment Outlook Report
Good news: competitive salary
Bad news: gender bias still exists
Average Total Compensation by Geographic Area
Gender
Geographic Area
Female
Male
Average
North West
$ ,256
$ ,617
$ ,830
South West
$ ,195
$ ,628
$ ,446
North Central
$ ,561
$ ,098
$ ,447
Midwest
$ ,768
$ ,630
$ ,150
South Central
$ ,902
$ ,581
$ ,902
North East
$ ,695
$ ,386
$ ,472
South East
$ ,065
$ ,504
$ ,066
Canada
$ ,231
$ ,080
$ ,555

15. APICS Employment Outlook Report
…But there is hope for parity!
Average Total Compensation by Age and Gender
Age Range
Female
Male
Average
<=25**
$ ,051
$ ,600
$ ,751
26-30
$ ,347
$ ,417
$ ,301
31-35
$ ,353
$ ,949
$ ,517
36-40
$ ,533
$ ,497
$ ,036
41-45
$ ,220
$ ,944
$ ,811
46-50
$ ,537
$ ,200
$ ,391
51-55
$ ,564
$ ,867
$ ,505
56-60
$ ,357
$ ,042
$ ,134
61-65
$ ,883
$ ,065
$ ,819
66+**
$ ,587
$ ,443
$ ,711

16. APICS Employment Outlook Report
…But there is hope for parity!
Average Total Compensation by Education Level and Gender
Education Level
Female
Male
Average
High School
$ ,539
$ ,572
$ ,999
Associate/Technical
$ ,146
$ ,216
$ ,617
Bachelor
$ ,513
$ 102,629
$ ,639
Master
$ 111,132
$ 111,292
$ 111,248
MBA
$ 113,392
$ 125,090
$ 122,360
Ph.D.**
$ 114,131
$ 116,435
$ 115,612

17. APICS Membership: Resources for Career Success

18. We are Committed to You!
Student membership fees have been waived. Starting April 1st, student membership in APICS is free!

19. APICS Career Development Tools
Includes white papers, webinars, presentations, and career advice for APICS members.
Combination of member-only benefits and free resources.
Online resource accessed via APICS.org.

20. APICS Career Center
Job board that matches participating professionals, who can post resumes and view positions, with potential employers who can post positions and view resumes.
Online resource accessed via APICS.org.

21. APICS Career Packs
Unveiled in 2011, provides information on the skills, knowledge, and experience that industry professionals must possess. Each pack includes competency models; position descriptions/responsibilities; typical career paths; and hiring key words. Positions include supply chain manager; materials manager; buyer/planner; master scheduling manager; and distribution and logistics managers. Member benefit. Also available for sale. Digital copy only.

22. APICS Competency Models
The competency models guide individuals considering careers in operations and supply chain management, materials management, distribution and logics management, master scheduling, and buying/planning professionals seeking to advance their positions, and human resource managers who are hiring in these fields. Free resource Digital copy only

23. APICS Employment Outlook
APICS and the University of North Carolina Wilmington developed this forward looking index to chart industry professionals’ forecasts of employment in critical industry sectors. Full report an APICS member benefit Digital copy only

24. Supply Chain Channel
APICS exclusive online community features a member directory, communities, discussions, and libraries that include APICS content.
Both member-only features and free resource content.

25. Download APICS Learn It App
Term look up, flashcards, word of the day
Works on smart phones
Available now at apics.org/learnit

26. All This Plus. . .
Free access to all APICS publications and research including:
APICS magazine
APICS Dictionary
Production and Inventory Management Journal
APICS Foundation Research and Folios
Discounts on:
Education courses
Certification exams
Conferences

27. Student Programming

28. APICS Foundation – Student Programming
Educational/ Career Resources
Scholars Program
International Student Team Competition
Monthly Webinars
E-Mentors
Legacy Scholarships
Greathouse
Plossl

29. Scholars Program
Selected student members experience the annual APICS International Conference & Expo by attending educational sessions, networking events, and visiting the exposition.
Scholars explore careers in the operations and supply chain management fields through first-hand contact with professionals in their field.
Each year, a career fair connects students to companies hiring for internships, early, and mid-level career positions.
Scholars receive: complimentary conference registration, $200 stipend, 5 nights hotel, an APICS professional mentor, and more!
In 2013, 69 scholars attended APICS 2013; 4 Mexico, 1 Brazil, 1 France, and 1 Argentina.

30. APICS 2013 Scholar
“I’m the proud recipient of the ‘APICS Scholar’ at APICS Conference, I was waiting for this opportunity for long time as a graduate student with major in Supply Chain Management (SCM)…The experience at the APICS conference was worth it to me because I learned a lot about APICS and made some good contacts with professionals and students with other universities. I’m very fortunate to have matched with mentor who is into Oil & Gas Consulting business for last 30 years. He is a big source of guidance to me and I expect to learn a lot from him.” Likhit V.

31. To Apply to Become an APICS Scholar
2014 APICS Scholar Program
October 19 – 21, 2014
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
On April 1st, join APICS as a student member.
You will be sent a 2014 APICS Scholar Application when they are released later in the month.
All qualifying students with funding will be accepted into the program.
You can also apply for a scholarship. The APICS Foundation awards a significant number of scholarships each year covering on-site expenses (food, lodging, conference registration, expense stipend. Travel is not included in the scholarship award.

32. APICS 2013: International Student Team Competition (ISTC)
In spring 2013, five of the nine APICS districts hosted case competitions.
For the first time since 2008, all winning district teams competed for cash prizes on-site at APICS 2013 in Orlando.
Over the course of 2 days, student teams engaged in approximately five rounds of a computer simulation via The Fresh Connection.
Teams also presented their competition strategies to over 100 conference attendees as well as competition judges.
The winning team from Purdue University took home $2500!

33. APICS 2014: International Student Team Competition (ISTC)
In 2014, eight of the nine APICS districts will be hosting student team/case competitions. Winners will be representing their districts at ISTC.
Additionally, over 200+ teams (primarily international) will be participating in a virtual competition via The Fresh Connection APICS Global Challenge.
The 2014 ISTC will double in size and be truly international! Teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America + the 8 district teams will be competing for cash prizes and prestige.
* District winners will be given access to The Fresh Connection simulation/ Global Challenge for practice prior to conference.

34. Career Development Webinars
In January 2014, we kicked off the 1st APICS students and young professionals webinar, ‘APICS & You.’
These free webinars will continue to take place monthly and the sessions will be posted on the Foundation website.
Topics are generated from practitioners, academics, APICS staff and students/yp (via member survey feedback).
Supply Chain Career Paths
SCM across cultures
Life after graduation
How to network and take advantage of career opportunities
How to land your dream job
And more!

35. Save the Dates!
March 20th : Career paths post graduation Lisa Angell, CPIM, CSCP Department Chair – Supply Chain Solutions Fox Valley Technical College April 16th: Working across cultures in a SCM Career Antonio Galvao Costa Vice President Supply Chain – Global Institutional and Laundry Business Partner at Sealed Air Corporation

36. Legacy Scholarships James Greathouse Scholarship
Select recipients seeking the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation may qualify for vouchers for APICS CPIM or CSCP courseware and exams. The certification must be completed within two years of the scholarship award.
George & Marion Plossl Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship
Supports dissertation research on any topic relevant to the supply chain or operations management discipline(s) that has the potential to yield novel managerial and practical insights.
Scholarship winners present their research at the APICS International Conference and Expo.

37. More information coming soon…
E-Mentors
Via the Supply Chain Channel, in spring of 2014, students will have an opportunity to ask questions to supply chain and operations management leaders.
These ‘e-mentors’ will provide students with open dialogue concerning career/educational information.
More information coming soon…

38. Get Involved…Get Others Involved
What do you have to gain?
Introductions to career contacts to build your network and get a job.
Access to information and tools to ensure you are able to apply what you are learning on the job.
Continuing professional education to ensure you advance in your career/company.
Friends for life.
What do you have to lose?