About the Organization 

APICS - The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, 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 professioanals.   Today APICS enjoys 42,000 members worldwide. To visit the web page for the national organization, click on the graphic below.

Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success

About the Local APICS Chapter 

The Champlain Valley Chapter of APICS was founded in December of 1982 and has been actively providing networking and educational opportunities to professionals in the manufacturing and business environment. As of January 2004, the organization had 68 individual members and 25 corporate members. These members represent a wide variety of industries, but they all have one thing in common; the need for educated employees who have a grasp of the intricacies of materials and business management.