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Professional Membership Benefits
Some of the main benefits of professional membership are
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Certification Programs
Enhance skills and career mobility through APICS certification programs. APICS members pursuing certification enjoy savings averaging 25 percent on certification preparation classes, review materials, and testing fees. Members can more effectively work through the certification process by taking chapter review courses and participating in study groups. Our certification electronic discussion lists are also helpful preparation tools.
(Note: These benefits do not apply to international and international members at large, who do not belong to chapters.)
APICS Magazine
Stay current on industry trends and developments with our monthly, award-winning magazine, APICS, free to members. It features innovative ideas and real world strategies for inventory, materials, production, and supply chain management; planning and scheduling; purchasing; logistics; warehousing; and e-business solutions for professionals at every level of an organization. Read feature articles and previous issues online.
Local Chapters
If you live within 50 miles of a local chapter, you can become a chapter member. Chapters offer localized services which may include educational programs, certification review courses, career placement opportunities, plant tours, and networking. Use the Chapter Locator for dues and contact information you can use to determine a particular chapter's offerings.
(Note: These benefits do not apply to international and international members at large, who do not belong to chapters.)
APICS Learning Communities
APICS Learning Communities are forums where members can gather regularly to share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management. APICS Learning Communities provide a communications tool to enhance knowledge sharing among APICS members to strengthen individuals in their work and the association as a whole. Join a community now.
APICS Career Center
Members have full access to the online APICS Career Center. Only members can apply for jobs online and post their résumés for review by potential employers. In addition, only members can subscribe to the job alerts service which provides e-mail alerts to members when new listings are posted that meet specific criteria. Members also receive discounts on job posting packages.
Aberdeen Research
APICS members are eligible for a one-year complimentary membership in Aberdeen Access, a $995 value. With the Aberdeen Research repository, greater value chain knowledge is at your fingertips. Only members can take advantage of Aberdeen Access, with more than 5,500 research documents and growing daily. Aberdeen’s research library helps our members discover the priorities of Best-in-Class enterprises.
AMA Business and Management Training
The American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, provides AMA Business and Management Training to APICS members at a discount. The AMA provides professional development and performance-based learning solutions including open enrollment seminars, on-site seminars, and special invitations to briefings, forums, and Webinars.
APICS Web Site
When you become an APICS member, you gain exclusive access to members-only content on the APICS Web site. Members can use the site to
- research pressing issues using the searchable Publications Database
- stay abreast of industry terms and definitions using the online APICS Dictionary (members can request a single, free printed copy of the APICS Dictionary online or through APICS Customer Support.)
- obtain white papers and other valuable industry information
- access Free APICS Webinars On-Demand on operations management topics.
Ask APICS
Ask APICS is a hotline service that provides personalized, real-time solutions to business challenges in operations management. It's like having a free research staff at your disposal. Contact the Ask APICS staff with your query. .
APICS Bookstore
Members save 25 percent on certification materials, multimedia, courseware, and training aids available through the APICS Bookstore.
Educational Events
Members save more than $100 when registering for the APICS International Conference and Exposition and receive free access to the conference proceedings via the APICS Live Learning Center, which includes PowerPoint presentations and presenter manuscripts from the educational sessions. There also is an audio file compilation of APICS 2007 educational sessions available for purchase. This premier event is attended by more thousands of industry professionals who come together to explore the latest industry trends and techniques.
Members save an average of 20 percent on APICS Workshops designed to build and expand skill sets. A number of remote access APICS Webinars are also available, at member savings and free of charge.
Production and Inventory Management Journal
The Production and Inventory Management Journal (P&IMJ) publishes original research that has a significant effect on operations management. Read more.
Unique Services and Discounts
Only members have access to unique credit card, car rental, and express shipping services available through organizations that partner with APICS.