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View PostAbout APICS
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in supply chain and operations management, including production, inventory, 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.
About APICS Puerto Rico Chapter
The APICS Puerto Rico Chapter was founded in 1978 as a non-profit educational organization, driven by the laws, Standard Operating Procedures and the body of knowledge of APICS. As an educational driven society APICS Puerto Rico Chapter have use the body of knowledge of APICS to develop thousands of professionals in Operation Management in Puerto Rico through seminars, conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities.
Discover APICS Membership Benefits
- Access the extensive APICS body of knowledge—the most expert, current, and relevant education in operations and supply chain management.
- Enhance your career skills through APICS certification.
- Gain members-only discounts on all APICS programs and products.
- Connect to an impressive community of nearly 40,000 members around the globe—all committed to building excellence in operations management.
Enjoy the benefits of APICS membership
Select the type of member benefits you prefer and select the membership that best meets your needs.
Benefits for select member types:
Free electronic and print access to APICS publications, including
- APICS magazine
- APICS Dictionary, 13th edition (one free electronic or print copy per edition)
Free electronic access to APICS publications and research, including
- APICS Dictionary term look up
- APICS research reports
- APICS Career Center white papers
- Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal
- APICS Operations Management Now
- APICS Extra
- APICS e-News
- APICS Connection
- and more.
Available to
- APICS professional members
- APICS international members
- APICS enterprise professional members
- APICS Academic professional members
Free electronic access to APICS publications, including
- APICS magazine
- APICS Dictionary, 13th edition (one free electronic copy per edition)
- APICS Dictionary term look up
- APICS research reports
- Career Center white papers
- Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal
- APICS Operations Management Now
- APICS Extra
- APICS e-News
- APICS Connection
- and more.
Benefits for all APICS members
- Receive member discounts on educational events and APICS certification.
- Members save up to 25 percent on APICS offerings.
- Note: APICS student members save an additional $25 on APICS CPIM exams.
Savings on educational events
APICS International Conference & Expo
- APICS members save up to $600 on registration.
- World-class annual educational and networking event.
- Attended by thousands of key operations and supply chain management professionals.
- Participants share knowledge, best practices, and the latest cost-saving, performance-enhancing techniques.
- Learn more at apicsconference.org.
Other APICS conferences
- APICS members save on registration.
- Delve into best practices and explore proven techniques to strengthen your skill set.
- Make more informed decisions, improve cross-functional communication, increase process efficiencies, and more. Learn more.
APICS in your community
- Network with local operations and supply chain management colleagues in your community.
- Expand your professional knowledge and skills with APICS courses through your local APICS channel partner.
- APICS has a robust network of partners worldwide serving the global supply chain and operations management community.
- Local APICS channel partner involvement yields valuable professional connections, relevant education, and opportunities to give back to your profession.
- Find your local channel partner at apics.org/local.
APICS website members can
- access exclusive content such as the digital APICS magazine.
- search members-only publications to research industry trends.
- download white papers, select research reports, and helpful industry publications.
- expand expertise with free, on-demand APICS webinars.
APICS Career Center
- Fill a position or find a job.
- Members have full access to the online APICS Career Center at apicscareercenter.org.
APICS webinars
- Convenient, online educational opportunities
- Continually expanded offerings that change with industry trends
- Many of APICS webinars are available on-demand and free of charge atapics.org/webinars
APICS Supply Chain Channel
- Connect and collaborate with peers through the global network.
- Participate in online forums to share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management.
- Download valuable resources to help you prepare for APICS certification exams, achieve your career goals, and more.
- Learn more at supplychainchannel.org.
APICS and the Supply Chain Council (SCC)
- Leverage a solid collaboration between two leading industry organizations to deepen your expertise in supply chain and operations management.
- SCC is the world’s leading authority on supply chain methodology, diagnostics, and benchmarking based on the SCOR® standard.
- SCC product offerings complement APICS education and certification programs.
APICS members receive discounts:
- SCC training classes
- SCOR Professional Certification
- SCORMark benchmarking
Learn more.
SCC members receive discount rates:
- APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exams
- APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) exam
- APICS International Conference & Expo
- Contact APICS Customer Service at 1-800-444-2742 or +1-773-867-1777 for discounts
Learn more and advance your career with APICS. Whether you need to validate your knowledge and experience or accelerate your career growth, APICS provides educational programs, courses, conferences and events to help increase your salary, sharpen your skills, and boost your overall success in the field of operations and supply chain management.
Stand out from your colleagues, increase your value to your organization, and enhance your marketability in the field of operations and supply chain management by earning an internationally-recognized APICS certification.
Learn more about the following programs:
APICS CPIM Certification
The APICS CPIM program provides you with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company’s global operations.
Learn about the APICS CPIM exams.
Learn about the APICS CPIM exams.
Get started preparing for the APICS CPIM exams.
Take the APICS CPIM exams.
APICS CSCP Certification
The APICS CSCP program helps you demonstrate your knowledge and organizational skills for developing more streamlined operations.
Learn about the APICS CSCP designation.
Get started preparing for the APICS CSCP exam.
Take the APICS CSCP exam.
APICS Certification Maintenance
You have worked hard to achieve your certifications. Keeping them up-to-date and active show your dedication to your career in operations and supply chain management and, helps boost your standing within your organization and the industry.
APICS Course Topics
- APICS certification preparation, including APICS CPIM and CSCP
- Foundational APICS courses, such as APICS Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management and Principles
- In-demand courses and workshops, including APICS Lean Enterprise and Global Sourcing
- Courses for APICS instructors, such as APICS Train the Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors
The APICS community is made up of talented and dedicated supply chain and operations management professionals worldwide. The APICS community extends from APICS’s more than 35,000 members—to more than 29,000 LinkedIn group members, and professionals on Facebook, Twitter, and beyond.
APICS Puerto Rico Community Channel
Join our discussion board. Where we discuss topics related to the world of supply chain management. Share your thoughts, ideas and get to know other active members! Join the discussion board.
APICS Puerto Rico on LinkedIn
View the APICS Puerto Rico LinkedIn page to connect and network professionally with others in your field. Join the APICS LinkedIn group.
APICS on LinkedIn
View the APICS LinkedIn page to connect and network professionally with others in your field. Join the APICS LinkedIn group.
APICS Puerto Rico on Twitter
Get the latest news and information from APICS Puerto Rico, find and follow your colleagues, and engage in an ongoing discussion about supply chain and operations management. Find APICS on Twitter.
APICS on Twitter
Get the latest news and information from APICS, find and follow your colleagues, and engage in an ongoing discussion about supply chain and operations management. Find APICS on Twitter.
APICS Puerto Rico on Facebook
The APICS Puerto Rico Facebook fan page enables you to interact with fellow industry students and colleagues in a dynamic, electronic social environment with relevant content, videos, and pictures. Be an APICS fan today.
APICS on Facebook
The APICS Facebook fan page enables you to interact with fellow industry students and colleagues in a dynamic, electronic social environment with relevant content, videos, and pictures. Be an APICS fan today.
APICS Puerto Rico Google+
Keep APICS Puerto Rico close to you and add us to your circle on Google+.
APICS YouTube Channel
View APICS-related videos or share videos you have from APICS events! Access the APICS YouTube channel.
Platinum Award

Our commitment to education at APICS Puerto Rico is what thrives us to bring the best for our members.
And thanks for our hard work and achievements we have obtained the Platinum 2011 award once again!
Learn MoreSocial Networks

Social networking enables us to be connected with our members across Puerto Rico and the rest of the world.
Check out our Community Channel! Where you can see on going topics about the world of supply chain management.
Join the discussionsCollaborations

The road to success is formed by collaborations and networking.
APICS Puerto Rico is proud to share our active collaborators.
Thank you for their support and commitment for education.
Learn MoreAPICS Puerto Rico Green Initiative

APICS Puerto Rico Chapter is aware of the changes happening in the environment, we care and believe that we have the power to preserve the world for the next generation to come. That’s why we are sharing our tips & tricks so everyone can join in and make this change happen. APICS Puerto Rico Green Initiative: We reduce our [...]
View PostRecognized Members

Name Cert Years in Membership Victor G. Aviles CSCP 5 Gilmarie Rodriguez 5 Luis J. Cartagena CSCP 5 Alfonso Colon CSCP 5 Fernando Fernandez 5 David F. Munoz Gonzalez 10 Marisel Berrios 10 Joel Burgos 10 Jose I. Acosta 10 Angel Luis Rivera-Matos 15 Jessica Arevalo 15 Julio C. Caban-Crescioni CPIM 20 Marta I. Carrasquillo [...]
View PostOnline Courses & Activities Calendar
Our courses and activities calendar is always changing. Please check our calendar periodically for updates. Our online calendar will provide: Information about upcoming courses. Upcoming events Professional Development Meeting Company Meetings BOD Meetings Student Chapter activities University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus
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We welcome you to our new home! New and improved design, featured pack with more information available to you. Some areas are still under development. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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