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For Immediate Release

APICS Sets 2006 Educational Workshop Schedule

Alexandria, VA (January 9, 2006) APICS The Association for Operations Management announces its 2006 educational workshop schedule of courses that support the process of earning APICS' prestigious Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation. The instructor-led three-day workshops provide a comprehensive review of the operations management strategies and concepts covered in the APICS CPIM exams.

"The learning environment offers interactive discussions, case studies, and problem-solving exercises to help participants refresh their knowledge of the CPIM subject matter and exam topics," stated Karen Wynn Freeman, APICS deputy executive director. "APICS education helps operations professionals increase their knowledge and advance their careers and their organizations."

The following workshops, to be held at APICS Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, include:

January 17-19		Basics of Supply Chain Management
February 7-9		Master Planning of Resources
March 7-9		Detailed Scheduling and Planning
April 11-13		Execution and Control of Operations
May 16-18		Basics of Supply Chain Management
June 13-15		Strategic Management of Resources
July 11-13		Master Planning of Resources
August 15-17		Detailed Scheduling and Planning
September 12-14		Basics of Supply Chain Management
October 10-12		Execution and Control of Operations
November 14-16		Strategic Management of Resources
December 5-7		Basics of Supply Chain Management

To learn more about the educational workshops, visit www.apics.org/certification or call APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-2742 or (703) 354-8851.

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APICS The Association for Operations Management 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.

The APICS Educational and Research Foundation fosters education development in the field of operations management. By building working relationships between individual practitioners and academicians, the foundation is able to promote applied research to significant real-world industry issues.

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