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APICS folios are now a FREE APICS member benefit
APICS folios provide a go-to resource on a variety of industry topics and trends. Grounded in research to keep supply chain and operations management professionals ahead of the game, APICS folios cut through the clutter and bring you best practices, how-to steps, and practical advice that give you and your organization a competitive advantage. APICS members now have free access to APICS folios as an added benefit to your APICS membership.

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Visit apics.org/folios to download yours today.  


April 2013 Issue



What’s inside your April issue of APICS Connection
APICS is your connection to the latest news, research, and events
Stay up-to-date on important APICS certification information
Take advantage of career resources on apics.org
APICS events show you how to apply your knowledge
APICS is your connection to the latest news, research, and events
Last chance to register for APICS Extra Live
Attend APICS Extra Live to gain deeper insight into the March/April APICS magazine article “Setting Your Eyes on the Big Picture.” The author will share with attendees why a strong connection between supply chain management and corporate strategy is so important to business success.

Date: April 11, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. CT

Confirm your attendance today.

In this APICS Extra Live, you will learn about strategic planning
  • during fiscal and economic uncertainty
  • with regards to a business’s need for new qualified professionals and its ability to retain key talent in a marketplace with increasing government regulation.

Presented by
William B. Lee, PhD
Chairman and CEO
William B. Lee International
Engage with your peers on the APICS Supply Chain Channel
The APICS Supply Chain Channel is an APICS member benefit. Visit the Supply Chain Channel today to benefit from the knowledge of industry leaders and your colleagues, connect to your peers, and access the APICS membership directory.

APICS members also receive unparalleled access to online communities and discussion groups sharing the most current, relevant information for your field.

Start networking on APICS Supply Chain Channel today.

Not an APICS member? Join today to start expanding your professional network on the APICS Supply Chain Channel.

Visit the APICS Facebook page. 

Connect to @Tweet_APICS   

Join the discussion on LinkedIn. 

View APICS videos on YouTube.  

Share your opinions on APICS magazine online.
Subscribe to the Think Supply Chain blog
Join the supply chain conversation with Sharon Rice, executive director of the APICS Educational and Research (E&R) Foundation. Explore topics including the role of supply chain planning in corporate success, how sustainability and corporate social responsibility enable the bottom line, global supply chain risk management, and more. Share your comments with us at Think Supply Chain.

Read the latest blog today.
Read and sign up for the latest APICS publications
Read supply chain and operations management articles in APICS magazine
APICS magazine is your resource for industry content and articles. Check out recent articles and be sure to read APICS magazine regularly to stay in the know. 

Read articles on sustainability. 

Read articles on logistics.  

Read career-related articles. 

Read articles on supply chain management.

Learn key supply chain vocabulary with the APICS Dictionary
The APICS Dictionary, 13th edition, is unparalleled in the lexicon of supply chain and operations management.

Looking for a specific term? Search the APICS Dictionary now.

APICS certification updates
Important APICS CSCP exam information
More than 13,000 professionals worldwide have earned the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation, the only certification that encompasses the end-to-end supply chain. The APICS CSCP exam is psychometrically validated and incorporates findings from a study of supply chain professionals. The 2013 APICS CSCP Learning System offers deep integration of day-to-day best practices, techniques, and technologies, enabling you to maximize your organization’s efficiency and boost the bottom line.

APICS CSCP computer-based test schedule

Exam window
Reservations open
Location
 April 6 - May 18, 2013  
 
 February 14, 2013
 
 Worldwide
 July 6 - August 17, 2013
 
May 20, 2013
 
Worldwide
 November 30, 2013 - January 11, 2014
 
October 10, 2013
 
Worldwide

2013 APICS CSCP paper and pencil exam dates for international candidates

Exam date
Eligibility deadline
 June 22, 2013
   April 26, 2013
December 14, 2013
   October 18, 2013

Note: Your eligibility application for computer-based testing must be completed two weeks prior to exam registration. Apply for eligibility now. Already eligible? Don't delay: Register today.
APICS CPIM Study Tools

The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification now has a complementary online component--APICS CPIM Study Tools. This new tool will feature class details, pre- and post-assessments, and valuable student resources.

Learn more about APICS CPIM Study Tools.



Take advantage of career resources on apics.org
View the latest job postings from the APICS Career Center

Demand Planning Manager
Land O' Lakes - US - MN - Arden Hills
BA/BS in business, mathematics or operations research. 5-7+ years experience in demand planning, mathematics, statistical forecast modeling, or operations research. Advanced Demand Planning systems experience (such as Demantra or Manugistics). Read more.

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler
Stupp Corp. - US - LA - Baton Rouge
Reviews manufacturers' service manuals in order to set up preventive maintenance schedules for parts replacement, lubrications, and overhauls. Studies production and operation schedules and confers with...Read more.

Director of Operations
RSR Group - US - TX - Grand Prairie
The Director of Operations must have seven years of management experience in a similar working environment.  Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, materials management or a related field of study is required. Read more.

View more jobs on the APICS Career Center.
Leverage your skills and take charge of your career with APICS career packs
Free! APICS member
$29.95 nonmember

Identify next steps for your career with APICS career packs—career packs are ideal for individuals seeking to advance their careers, hiring managers looking for qualified candidates, and organizations interested in establishing required competencies for their workforce.

APICS career packs
Learn how to apply your experience
2013 Best of the Best S&OP Conferences
Access the most talented presenters and industry experts to help you improve or implement your sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

You have two opportunities to access this world-class S&OP education:

2013 Best of the Best S&OP Conference Europe
May 16–17, 2013
Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor
London, England

Reserve your spot before March 29, 2013, and save up to £230/$350! Register today.


2013 Best of the Best S&OP Conference Chicago
June 13–14, 2013
Hilton Rosemont-Chicago O'Hare
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Reserve your spot before May 3, 2013 and save up to $350! Register today.

Visit apics.org/events or ibf.org/apicsibf.cfm and watch your inbox for more information.
APICS Seminar Series

In 2013, APICS will offer a series of seminars to bring the APICS body of knowledge to communities across the globe.

Find a seminar near you or travel to the one-day seminar that meets your educational needs. See below for a list of seminars.

Supply Chain Risk Management Seminar Chicago:
Identify, Assess, Mitigate, and Manage Risk
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. CT
 
Supply Chain Risk Management Seminar Pittsburgh:
Identify, Assess, Mitigate, and Manage Risk
Thursday, April 25, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Supply Chain Risk Management Seminar Orlando:
Identify, Assess, Mitigate, and Manage Risk
Friday, September 27, 2013 | 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ET

APICS 2013
Join APICS in Orlando, Florida, USA, for the leading gathering of supply chain and operations management professionals at APICS 2013.

September 29–October 1, 2013
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center
Orlando, Florida, USA
Pre-register to maximize member savings. Get started today.

Watch the APICS 2013 video. 


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