APICS Membership

Becoming a member of APICS is an investment in your future. A globally respected educational society, APICS offers career-enhancing certification programs and opportunities to develop your leadership skills. When you join APICS, you become part of a network of over 70,000 professionals.

Your membership also provides you resources that are unmatched in our industry:

  • APICS magazine - the award-winning magazine featuring innovative ideas and real-world strategies on operations management and supply chain.
  • APICS Dictionary - the standard for terms and definitions used in the operations management field.
  • The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework - defining the scope of the operations management field.
  • APICS Learning Communities - an online forum where members can share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management
  • APICS Career Center - the online career destination for operations management professionals
  • Member savings on courseware and certification exams

717 moving line We offer five different types of membership which include Professional, Enterprise, Academic Professional, Student, and Retired. In addition there are 250 local chapters where you can meet and collaborate with members of a local Chapter nearest to you.

The Portland APICS chapter functions independently where we have our own board, dues, and educational offerings. Where we provide Educational Events, Professional Development Meetings, On and Off Site APICS Training.


The types of activities we provide in our chapter include some of the following:

  • Instructor-led certification review classes that help prepare candidates for testing
  • Certification study groups and group testing opportunities
  • Plant tours that provide insight into organizational principles and practices
  • Workshops and meetings with allied organizations that enable members to network with colleagues
  • Newsletters and membership directories that keep members informed of upcoming events and connected with one another
  • Job placement services.

To join APICS, apply online at APICS Membership. You may also call APICS Customer Service at (800) 444-2742 or (703) 237-8344.

For additional information, visit the APICS National web site.