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Benefits of APICS Membership
Join APICS today and enjoy exclusive access to the APICS body of knowledge through members-only resources.
Publications and resources—Gain complimentary access to the award-winning APICS magazine, the APICS Dictionary, and APICS OMBOK Framework. APICS research initiatives such as the Operations Management Employment Outlook, provide insights into the current business environment, a look ahead into projected patterns, and a framework for professional disciplines. Learn more.
Education—Access valuable savings on the most current and relevant education developed by leading experts and practitioners in the operations management community. Learn more.
Certifications—The world-renowned APICS certification programs provide operations management professionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for today’s fast-changing market place. Learn more.
Networking—The world-renowned APICS certification programs provide operations management professionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for today’s fast-changing market place. Learn more.
Additional membership benefits
Advantage program
Only members have access to unique credit card and car rental services available through APICS partner organizations.
APICS bookstore
Members save 25 percent on certification materials, multimedia, courseware, and training aids available through the APICS bookstore.
Learn more about special membership programs for those who are unemployed, need a military extension of benefits, or are eligible for retired membership.
For students-only
APICS student members can build a strong foundation for career success with a wide array of specialized member benefits, including dual membership with the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and American Society of Transportation and Logistics (AST&L), APICS certification savings, and the Scholars Education Program—providing the opportunity for students to attend the APICS International Conference & Expo with expenses partially or fully paid. Learn more.
APICS Magazine
APICS magazine provides practical, industry-leading information with articles written by award-winning journalists. APICS magazine will introduce a new mix of digital and print content including:
- Seven issues of the magazine during the year, with a greater, enhanced digital presence on the APICS Web site.
- More timely and valuable news updates online and via e-mail in between issues of APICS magazine.
- An enhanced digital version of the magazine that is more visually appealing to those who access the information online, enabling more reliable and timely delivery of the magazine to international members.
APICS magazine 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. Members receive print copies in the mail, and can also read APICS magazine online at www.apics.org/resources/magazine.
Define Success with the APICS Dictionary
Three Ways to Access this Valuable APICS Member Benefit
The Desktop
Download the APICS Dictionary, 12th edition, and save it to your desktop to ensure you're never without the terminology that enables you to communicate across the office and the supply chain. Download your copy now.
The Bookshelf
Request a bound copy of the new 12th edition of the APICS Dictionary today. Keep the latest edition of the APICS Dictionary at your desk to ensure you have easy access to the latest terms and definitions used in the operations management profession. Request your complimentary copy now.
The Web
Visit the searchable, online APICS Dictionary, 11th edition, to find the term you need when and where you need it—from home, work, or on the go with your smartphone.
Visit the online APICS Dictionary, 11th edition, now.
More than 4,000 Terms
The APICS Dictionary, 12th edition, includes 500 new terms, giving APICS members access to both the tried and true terminology necessary to professional success, and the terminology used in emerging techniques and trends.
The APICS Dictionary is available online exclusively to APICS members.
Back by Popular Demand! P&IM Journal
The Production and Inventory Management Journal publishes original research that has a significant affect on operations management. Anticipate more information on the journal in 2008.
APICS Certification
APICS members pursuing certification enjoy savings averaging 25 percent on certification preparation classes, review materials, and testing fees. Members belonging to chapters can more effectively work through the certification process by taking chapter review courses and participating in study groups.
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. Visit APICS Learning Communities at www.apics.org/communities.
APICS Web Site
APICS members can access exclusive, 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, obtain white papers and free APICS Webinars On-Demand on operations management topics, and other valuable industry information.
APICS is committed to ongoing development of membership programs and services and welcomes suggestions for ways to enhance member value.
Aberdeen
APICS is pleased to announce that all members can receive two years of free access to the Aberdeen Research Vault, providing exclusive access to the latest Aberdeen analysis, market-moving news and vertical insights. This is a $995 value! Please take advantage of this member benefit by registering for the Vault today.
Access the Aberdeen Vault in Three Easy Steps
- Go to this link to sign on to the Aberdeen Group Web site: http://vault.aberdeen.com/public/check-identity/vault/47573ySDXH/partner.aspx
- Existing Vault Members who wish to extend membership: enter your user name and password
- New Vault members: Enter your email address under "New Registration" and click "Enter"
- Enter APICS VIP Promotional Code: 67845WJDYP in the box at the top, and click "Validate Code"
- After validating the code, the registration cost should change to zero dollars - you are now ready to complete your account profile and begin accessing the full research library. Be sure to bookmark the site under your "Favorites" so you can find the site in the future.
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