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Welcome to APICS Central Minnesota
APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain and operations management and the leading provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) designations set the industry standard. With over 43,000 members and more than 300 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.
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Chapter management excellence is an integral component to enhancing the member experience. Successful APICS chapters provide their members with opportunities for stellar education, career development, and networking.
The APICS Chapter Benchmarking and Reporting (CBAR) program recognizes chapters that have exceeded minimum standards and exemplify excellence in overall chapter management. We are proud to announce the APICS Central Minnesota Chapter received the 2018 CBAR Silver Award designation, an admirable accomplishment for an APICS chapter.
As a member of an APICS Silver Award Winning Chapter, the CBAR designation signifies commitment to providing an exceptional membership experience.
Advance Your Career With APICS Credentials
Whether you are starting out as an operations assistant, or you are a senior manufacturing expert with years of mechanical systems or vendor management experience, APICS will
- keep you up-to-date and industry-savvy on current news and events.
- give you the leverage you need to advance your career.
- enhance your operations and supply chain management skills.
- make you a valued leader within your organization.
APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM)
APICS CPIM program highlights:
- Topics that cover everything inside your organization's four walls.
- The APICS CPIM certification is required by thousands of employers around the world—and is the proven industry standard.
- Benefit from a reputation that is 40 years strong.
Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate:
- You are seeking validation or accreditation for future career growth.
- You have 2 or more years of experience in your field.
- No bachelor's degree is required.
Learn more about the APICS CPIM program
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
APICS CSCP program highlights:
- Topics cover end-to-end supply chain requirements from the first supplier to the end customer—the only certification of its kind in the industry today.
- Helps supply chain professionals handle much more than ever before.
- Get frequent updates based on current regulations.
Ideal APICS CSCP program candidate:
- You are seeking to improve your organization's cash flow, and to understand the ins and outs of the entire supply chain
- 3 years of related business experience
OR - Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*
OR - CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CTL, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations
Learn more about the APICS CSCP program
*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree as the level of study that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the undergraduate degree was earned.
APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
The CLTD designation will help you:
- Master the essential knowledge needed for the logistics, transportation and distribution industry
- Expand your outlook on the logistics field and enable you to bring new ideas to your organization
- Remain current with global logistics trends and developments
- Boost your confidence with recognition as a logistics expert
- Provide you with the tools you need to help reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
Eligibility requirements:
- 3 years of related business experience
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*
OR - CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CTL, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations
Learn more about the APICS CLTD program
*APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree as the level of study that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the undergraduate degree was earned.