Welcome to APICS Portland Chapter

APICS builds operations management excellence in individuals and enterprises through superior education and training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and a worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Upcoming Events

Check our calendar for a full list.

Date/ Time	Sign-Up	Description
May 23rd	PDM	Membership Night
May 30th	PDM	P.S.U. - Supply & Logistics Management Association Gala
June 6th	Announce ment	APICS Extra Webinar: Does Big Data have Big Potential for You?

PSU Supply & Logistics Mgmt Assoc: End of Year Gala

APICS invites you to the Portland State University Supply & Logistics Management Association's end of the year Gala. There will be dinner and awards. Come by and network with students in this program. APICS Portland chapter is helping sponsor some parts of this event.
Date and Time:	May 30th 5:30pm
Location:	PSU Smith Memorial Ctr 3rd Flr Smith Ballroom 1825 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97201
Cost:	Members: $10, Non-members: $10, Students: FREE
Click here to register for the event.

APICS Certifications

In an increasingly fast-paced global industry, operations and supply chain professionals must stay competitive to survive. And what a great industry to focus on. According to U.S. News & World Report, Operations Manager is one of the best jobs for 2012. Poised for significant growth, companies will be looking to hire qualified professionals to manage their business.

An APICS Certification can benefit you by:

Differentiating You From Competition
Increasing your salary potential: Average compensation for CPIM certified workers is 9% more vs. non-certified professionals
(08 Salary Survey, Purchasing.com)
Validating your knowledge

Check out our educational offerings today!

Chapter Events

Development Meetings

Professional Development Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June. Local, regional and national speakers are featured presenting assorted topics of interest to today's operations professionals.
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Plant Tours

Our plant tours feature leading companies from across our region and provide the opportunity to learn by seeing how theory is put into practice. They also provide benchmarking opportunities and foster the sharing of best practices and professional networking.
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In-House Courses

We offer on-site training in a variety of formats.
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Registration & Payment

Advance registration and payment is accepted online via our Calendar. Major charge cards are accepted with online receipts provided. Advanced registration & Membership discounts are available.
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What's New

Job posted 5/14
Membership Night - Our annual night to appreciate existing members and invite others to join the Portland APICS group! 5/23
PSU Supply & Logistics Mgmt Assoc: End of Year Gala 5/30
2 Jobs posted 5/7

Learn more about the APICS 2013 International Conference
9/29 - 10/1

May PDM - Membership Night

For both members and those interested in joining, we encourage all to come and join us for an evening of socializing, hosted drinks, drawings, awards, voting on next years executive board members and, of course, to network with some outstanding professionals.
Topic:	You, our members!
Date and Time:	May 23rd 6-9pm
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Cost:	Members: $25, Non-members: $35, Students: $20
*Get an extra $5 off prices above if you register by May 5th! Discount taken on last screen of reg process
Location:	Kells Irish Pub 112 SW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97204

Membership

Become a Member of APICS and get involved. Join the Portland Chapter

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Education

CPIM

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
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CSCP

The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of the supply chain management field.

From the manufacturing to the service industry, regardless of whether a company is serving business or consumer markets or is for profit or not-for-profit, the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting all organizations.
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