APICS developed and continuously updates the CPIM and CSCP certification programs using volunteer teams from industry and leading universities

This means that APICS certification is practical and industry based while being up to date with the latest theoretical research from the universities

Studying with APICS means you can be confident that you will be up to date with the latest thinking in Supply Chain Management and that potential employers know you have completed a rigorous program of study

Regardless of what academic degrees you have, you will find that APICS certification gives you an edge on keeping up to date with developments in Supply Chain Management while providing access to a worldwide network of fellow professionals

In 2014, APICS merged with the Supply Chain Council (produces of SCOR) to create APICS SCC, the worlds largest unbiased nonprofit supply chain organization that advances supply chains through research, benchmarking, and publications

APICS provide extensive research material to its members and is a major benefit from purchasing APICS membership

If you would like to learn more about APICS check out their website www.apics.org