Current Education

Our next PDM for the JPL tour on June 17 has filled its slots. Check back often for the next PDM.

Our 2009 CPIM Classes are open for enrollment. The Basics of Supply Chain Management is for everyone, not just those seeking certification. Review the schedule and register now!

What is APICS?

Founded in 1957 as the American Production and Inventory Control Society, APICS has since expanded its focus to include a full range of programs and materials on individual and organizational education, standards of excellence, and integrated resource management. To reflect this new direction, we are now known as APICS—Association for Operations Management.

APICS is a not-for-profit international educational organization respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. With over 60,000 individual and corporate members in 20,000 companies worldwide, APICS is dedicated to using education to improve the business bottom line.

Membership

Top companies send employees to APICS San Gabriel Valley in Southern California.

Join companies such as Avery, Northrop Gruman, Boeing, JPL, Composite Structures, Disney, Honeywell, Avon, Superior Communications, Decor-ative Specialties, Adel Wiggins Group, Oasis Medical Inc., Biosense Webster, M.C. Gill Corp, Nestle, Alcoa, 3M Corp, Tropicana, Locktite, Paramount Pictures, See's Candies, Farmer Brothers Coffee and American Suzuki who have used APICS San Gabriel Valley for their educational needs. Recognized for educational excellence in the region, APICS SGV has a guarantee: Pass the exam or retake the class for free. We are that confident in our students' success.

APICS San Gabriel Valley membership is made up of professionals who are ambitious about their career enhancement and want to gain a competitive advantage to improve their on-the-job performance. APICS’ member benefits are designed to build stronger and more timely techniques to help members maintain their edge.

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On-Site Training

APICS San Gabriel Valley offers APICS education at your facility. For companies seeking to train 10 or more employees, on-site training is the ideal solution. On-site training helps companies excel by providing uniform instruction at a reasonable price, and minimizing the disruption in workflow by selecting a convenient time and location.

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CPIM Classes

Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates' in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management. APICS San Gabriel Valley provides CPIM classes in:

• Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)
• Master Planning of Resources (MPR)
• Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP)
• Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)
• Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)

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APICS San Gabriel Valley Gains the Silver Star

In November 2008, our chapter qualified for the Silver Star chapter rating.

Ratings are based on organizational fitness, outreach to the membership and quality of management.

As you look at other chapters' sites, see where they rate!

The Board thanks Howard Pocock for his work in gathering, documenting, reviewing and submitting the information need for this award.

Success Stories

From students' management:

A... is a huge asset to our company and perhaps even more so after taking your course. Thanks for giving a great course.

I know W... has found all the APICS classes extremely useful, as have we. We are hoping to continue to expand our relationship with APICS moving forward.