APICS Member Resources Guide

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APICS Member Resources Guide
Take Advantage of Your APICS
Member Benefits

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APICS Members-Only Resources
APICS Certification Programs
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Welcome to APICS!
As an APICS member, you are now a part of a community that is committed to your
success and to preparing you for a brighter future. With more than 50 years of service, APICS
brings together professionals from around the globe who are committed to building excellence
in operations management. APICS supports more than 33,000 members representing 15,000
companies worldwide in almost every industry with relevant education, internationally
recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a network of industry experts.
Today, operations management professionals play a critical role in helping to manage the
bottom line of any organization, and belonging to APICS provides continuing professional
education and networking to put you on the right career path.

Who Are APICS Members?
APICS serves professionals in all areas of operations management, including
Production Inventory Supply chain
Materials management Purchasing Logistics
Joining APICS was the first step in shaping the direction of your future. The next step is to use the
benefits of membership to enhance your knowledge and skills. To make the most of your membership
experience, become familiar with the benefits highlighted in this guide.
Get started by signing on to the APICS web site and contacting your local chapter or International
Associate to learn about local educational events and networking opportunities.
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Practical Solutions • Resources a n d Tools
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APICS Membership Benefits
No matter what stage you are in your career, APICS membership
provides the opportunities to expand your knowledge base through
members-only resources and cost savings on educational materials.
Member Publications
Stay up to date on the latest industry news, trends,
and APICS events.
Get Started!
APICS magazine
APICS Dictionary L og on to the APICS web site
APICS Operations Management Now at apics.org. See instructions
inside.
APICS Extra
APICS e-News C omplete your member
profile at apics.org/myinfo.
APICS Connection
F ind contact information

Member Resources for your local chapter or
International Associate
Use your APICS resources to find work and business solutions.
at apics.org/membership.
A PICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge
(OMBOK) Framework D ownload your complimen-
tary copy of the APICS OMBOK
APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model
Framework at apics.org/ombok.
Online Publication Database
O rder your free APICS
APICS Career Center
Dictionary, 12th Edition, at apics.
APICS Social Networking
org/freedictionary.
APICS Learning Communities
J oin the APICS social network-
APICS Operations Management Employment Outlook
ing communities online on the
APICS Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal APICS Blogs at blogs.apics.org,
LinkedIn at apics.org/linkedin,
Member Programs and Savings and Facebook at apics.org/
facebook.
Get exclusive, members-only discounts on all
APICS programs and products. S ubscribe to APICS e-News
Certification review courses, materials, and exams at apics.org, and APICS
Operations Management
APICS International Conference & Expo
Now at apics.org/advocacy.
APICS Webinars
Local networking and educational opportunities J oin APICS Learning
Communities at
Supply Chain Council SCORmark benchmarking access
apics.org/communities.
APICS Bookstore
F ind out more about certifica-
APICS Advantage Program
tion at apics.org/certification.
Aberdeen Research archives
R egister for the APICS
APICS and IBF Present: Best of the Best S&OP Conference
International Conference & Expo
Look for this symbol for ways to get started using at apicsconference.org.
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your APICS member benefits.
P articipate in free APICS
Webinars at apics.org/webinars.
S ign on to the APICS
Career Center at
apicscareercenter.org.
Welcome to APICS!
Exclusive Member Resources
Maximize your APICS membership by using the APICS web site to access exclusive information
available to APICS members. Bookmark the APICS web site at apics.org and make it the first stop
for all your research, news, and career-development needs.

Enhanced! APICS Magazine
APICS magazine is an award-winning publication and resource for opera-
tions and supply chain management professionals that features a recently
updated design, new departments, and applicable and relevant content for
operations managers. The publication contains a mix of digital and print
content, including six printed issues per year and an enhanced digital ver-
sion available on the APICS web site.
Watch your mailbox for print issues and read APICS magazine online at
apics.org/magazine.
APICS Operations Management Body
of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework
operations management
body of knowledge
Gain access to the body of knowledge that defines your operations
management work. Understand the language, best practices, and
techniques that help you succeed. APICS members receive a free
electronic copy of the OMBOK online.
P A ccess yourcomplimentary PDF of the OMBOK Framework by visiting

apics.org/ombok.
APICS Extra
APICS Extra, an online supplement to APICS magazine, provides
members with usable, real-world information on the methodologies and
tools that enable world-class operations management. Look for APICS
Extra to arrive in your email inbox on the last Wednesday of every month.
APICS Dictionary
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APICS Career Center
The APICS Career Center is an online resource where job seekers can
search for positions by area of expertise, location, and salary level.
Employer
Only APICS members can confidentially post resumes online, search
for employer career postings, and sign up for Notify Me!, the free
electronic job posting notification service. “The level of applicants
that came to us via the

Use the Career Development Tools section of the site, which features
APICS Career Center is
relevant publications, white papers, and webinars on topics such as
incomparably higher than
interviewing techniques, resume and cover letter writing, and career
the level of people via
development. Participate in “Ask the Career Coach”—where APICS
members can ask career-related questions and have them answered traditional channels. We are
by a career expert. very satisfied with the
caliber of applicants.”
Employers can use the site to manage their job listings and search
from a pool of qualified, experienced job seekers resumes. And,
— Nikita Andreev
employers who have an APICS member on staff can save up to $100
Borouge Privite Limited
on job postings.
P Visit the APICS Career Center at apicscarercenter.org to see
employers and positions such as the following.
Employers
AstraZeneca Genentech Newell Rubbermaid
BASF Johnson & Johnson Siemens
Del Monte Foods Microsoft Target
GE Nestlé Wyeth
Positions
Job Seeker
Supply chain manager Director of purchasing
Materials manager Procurement specialist
“Through the APICS Career
Director of materials Production control supervisor
Center, I searched for a
Inventory control specialist Master scheduler
company located in the
Operations manager Demand analyst
region where I wanted to
Logistics coordinator Plant manager
live and found a company
Buyer/planner Warehouse supervisor
looking for someone with
P G o to apicscareercenter.org for your staffing solutions and my skills, experience, and
to stay apprised of career opportunities.
qualifications. We matched
S ign up for Notify Me!, a job-alert service, to have new our needs, and I am back in
listings delivered to your email address.
Texas where I want to be,
Confidentially post your resume for review by prospective
doing what I like to do.”
employers.
—Matthew Cole,
Operations Planner
Exclusive Member Resources continued

Aberdeen Research
APICS members have two years of access to the Aberdeen Vault Research Library, which contains
current, relevant information on supply chain, manufacturing, information technology, and product
research and development. Find out more at apics.org/benefits.
APICS Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal
The P&IM Journal enables business leaders, students, and academicians to better understand and man-
age the ever-changing and complex interrelationships of designing and operating processes in manu-
facturing and service-oriented enterprises in today’s global marketplace. For additional information,
visit apics.org/pimj.
Supply Chain Council (SCC) SCORmark Benchmarking Access
SCC is the world’s leading authority on supply chain methodology, diagnostics, and benchmarking
based on the SCOR® standard. Its product offerings are a complement to APICS education and certifi-
cation programs. APICS members receive member rates on SCC training classes and the SCOR Profes-
sional Certification, access to the acclaimed SCORmark benchmarking program, and much more.
Take advantage of this member benefit by visiting apics.org/scc.
Just for APICS Student Members
APICS student members can build a strong foundation for career success with a wide array of
student-only member benefits, including:
APICS Student Dual Memberships—Enjoy membership with two leading
industry organizations.
Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME)
American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L)
APICS CPIM Pearson VUE Jumpstart Program—The E&R Foundation, along
with Pearson VUE, awards APICS student members exam vouchers for Basics of Supply
Chain Management.
Additional Member Savings of $25 (US) on APICS CPIM Exams—APICS student
members are eligible to save 25 U.S. dollars on each of the five APICS CPIM exams.
Scholars Education Program—This program selects students to attend the APICS International
Conference & Expo with expenses fully or partially paid by APICS. Students have the opportunity
to attend presentations and meet with featured and educational session speakers, network with
conference attendees, and more.
Learn about these student member benefits and more at apics.org/membership.
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APICS Social Networking Opportunities
APICS provides outstanding online social networking tools en-

abling you to grow professionally and engage with thousands
of operations and supply chain management individuals while
managing your busy schedule. Connect and collaborate online
with your peers using:
APICS Blogs—See the world through the eyes of fellow
industry professionals and share and develop ideas, best
practices, and solutions.
APICS on Facebook—Interact with fellow industry students
and colleagues in a dynamic, electronic social environment
with relevant content, videos, and pictures.
APICS on LinkedIn—Connect and network professionally
with others in your field.
“As a member of APICS, I
APICS YouTube Channel—View APICS-related videos or
have been able to gain the
share videos you have from APICS events.
knowledge and networking
P Get started today! Learn more about these APICS social necessary to successfully
networking tools at apics.org/socialnetworking. navigate my career. APICS

involvement and certification
also prove my expertise in
operations management.
The learning experience
has been phenomenal and
continues to this day—and
I’ve made some lifelong
friends with people I’d have
APICS Learning Communities
never met otherwise!”
The APICS Learning Communities are a repository of
information ranging from theory of constraints to global
Anthony Zampello, CPIM,
supply chain management. Tap into the knowledge base
CIRM, CSCP
provided by thousands of operations management profession-
Zampello and Associates
als around the world. You can share ideas, ask questions, and
exchange industry knowledge and information with more than
7,000 participants.
P Contribute to the ever-expanding APICS body of
knowledge at apics.org/communities.
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Learn and Network

Exclusive Industry Content
APICS e-News
Join more than 25,000 of your colleagues who subscribe to APICS
e-News. This semimonthly, electronic newsletter delivers quick reading
and hard-hitting articles on the hottest operations management topics.
P
To subscribe, visit apics.org.
APICS Operations Management Now
In each edition of the weekly e-newsletter APICS Operations Management
Now, APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi discusses pertinent topics in today’s
economy. These topics range from risk management to excess
inventory and more, and how they relate to the APICS Operations
Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework.
P
To subscribe, visit apics.org/advocacy.
World-Renowned Industry Events
APICS International Conference & Expo APICS and IBF Present:
Best of the Best S&OP
Every year, the APICS International Conference & Expo
Conference
is the educational and networking event of choice for
thousands of operations management professionals. Each year, APICS and IBF jointly present
Attendees share knowledge and best practices, and the Best of the Best S&OP Conference.
learn the latest trends and techniques to improve their Delve into best practices and techniques
essential to more informed decision
job performance. APICS certification designees also
making, improved cross-functional com-
earn 24 professional development points toward their
munication, and more efficient processes
certification maintenance.
to keep supply and demand in balance in
P F or more information on APICS 2010, visit your organization. Register at apics.org.
apicsconference.org.
[
“The APICS conference is a part of my continuous training plan with CMC Electronics, so I keep on top
of modern techniques and up to date on many subjects related to resource planning. The conference is
a tremendous source of information. We have implemented many improvements related to production
and inventory management at CMC. The international conference gives us a broader view of everything
[
that is going on around the world.”
Henri-Paul G. Beaudoin, CPIM, CSCP
Manager, Master Planning & Operations System
CMC Electronics
Quebec, Canada
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APICS Web Site: APICS Advantage
Your Gateway Program—Provider
Discounts
to Benefits and
Resources APICS has developed
an array of general
Bookmark the APICS web site at
business and personal-
apics.org for fast access to your
APICS member benefits, research, use products and
news, career, and business- services at special
development needs. prices and terms to
save you money. To use
Logging-in to the APICS Web Site
these services, visit
Use your member ID to gain access to members-only information apics.org/advantage.
on the APICS web site. You can find your member ID number on
your membership card. If you cannot find that information, call This member resource
APICS Customer Support.
is available only on the
APICS web site.
First-Time Web Site Visitors
First-time visitors must register on the site to access members-only
Credit Card Services
content. To register, select the “Register” link at the top right side of
the page at apics.org. Enter your last name and your APICS member Bank of America offers
ID then click “Continue.” Once a match is found, you will be asked to APICS members the
create a username and password and verify or update other infor- APICS Platinum Plus®
mation as necessary (e.g., email, phone). Once complete, scroll to MasterCard® credit
the end of the page and select “Submit.” card with WorldPoints®
rewards giving you the
Returning Web Site Visitors
flexibility to choose
Select the “Log In” link at the top right side of the page and from different types of
enter your user name and password. Click the “Log In” button.
rewards—cash, travel, gift
certificates, merchandise
Forgot Password?
and much more.
If you have forgotten your user name or password, click on the

Forgot Password link and follow instructions. A temporary user
name and password will be sent to your email address.
P M anage Your Membership Anytime
Manage your membership quickly and easily online.
Log in to apics.org to
Log on to the APICS
Update your profile
web site at apics.org to
Renew your membership
gain exclusive access to
Order a publication
members-only content,
R egister for educational events.
update your profile, renew
your membership,
and more!
According to 2009
Purchasing.com survey,
APICS Certification Programs
APICS CPIM designees
earned 9 percent more
than the average salary of
The world-renowned APICS certification programs provide opera- non-certified purchasing
tions management professionals with relevant, essential education professionals.
that equips them for today’s fast-changing marketplace.
According to the Operations
Management Employment
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Outlook, APICS CSCP
and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations
designees earn, on average,
demonstrate to your customers, competition, employers, and staff
17 percent more than
that you have the skills and knowledge needed to be successful.
non-certified supply chain
professionals.

Which APICS Certification Is Right for Your Career?
Both the APICS CPIM and the APICS CSCP designations will enable you to enhance your current skills
while increasing your value to current and future employers.
APICS CPIM APICS CSCP
The APICS CPIM program takes an in-depth look The APICS CSCP program covers the full scope of
at the production and inventory activities within managing the components of global supply chains.
the internal operations of a company. It provides a thorough understanding of the supply
chain so employees can identify opportunities
for improvement within their company.
Benefits of the APICS CPIM Program Benefits of the APICS CSCP Program
I ncrease functional knowledge of production D evelop skills to create consistency and foster
and inventory management collaboration through best practices, common
terminology, and corporate-wide communication.
Improve efficiency of an organization’s
Y ou will have an understanding of how to use enter-
supply chain
prise resources planning (ERP) systems and other
S treamline operations through accurate forecasting
technologies to improve the entire supply chain pro-
M aximize return on investment on systems and cess. The APICS CSCP program can help corporations
technologies maximize their ERP investment by millions of dollars.
E nhance your credibility among peers, employers, A chieve greater confidence and peer and
and customers industry recognition.
APICS CPIM designees are typically involved in APICS CSCP designees are typically involved in
P roduction and inventory management D esign and implementation of supply
O perations chain strategies
S upply chain management S upplier and customer relations, international
P rocurement trade, and physical logistics
M aterials management I nformation technology to enable the
supply chain
F orecasting and planning
F inance and cost accounting C onsulting or teaching supply chain functions
M anufacturing information systems. E RP systems.
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