Student Chapters

The Student Chapter is the loop with “APICS” – Advance, Productivity, Innovation, Competitiveness and Success / American Production and Inventory Control Society- and the students at UPR Bayamon and Mayaguez Campus.

OUR MISSION & VISION

To provide information and resources of advantage to students of the program to complement the curriculum, therefore help them to obtain professional and educational experiences related to the manufacturing, distribution, or services environment.

OBJECTIVES:

• Promote the Materials Management education through renovation of the program image.
• Extent to new member in different fields.
• Offer programs, internships, certifications, incentives, etc. That promote student development and so providing them with a sense of confidence and reassurance.
• Organize activities where students may establish networks, interact and gain knowledge from professionals in the enterprise environment.
• Structure and develop relationships between the students and the Puerto Rico Professional Chapter while other organizations provide each other mutual support.
• Carryout community support activities supporting special organizations, schools and other associations.