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What are the eligibility criteria to get APICS certification?

i have 5 years of experience, in which i have 2.5 years of in supply chain (SCM). i would like to go for the APICS certification. could some one help me to understand the certification process?

140 Views | Posted 2010-08-31 13:33:20

Asked by vijay

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Priya Saxena | Guide-Level 11

2010-09-01 15:56:26

Hi Vijay,
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the source which trains professionals on operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.
APICS is known for its two certification:
1. Production & Inventory Management
2. Supply Chain Professional
Depending on your previous experience you can go for the certified course in supply chain professional as this would definitely benefit you in providing you the end-to-end view of the supply chain. This will also help you to the understand carry out the processes better.
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Pooja Kohli | Guide-Level 11

2010-11-03 14:21:47

Hi Vijay,
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) offers two certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management, and Certified Supply Chain Professional.
APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries. So, in case you want to go for supply chain function then you should opt for CSCP as it is for those professionals who are interested in more in - depth knowledge and understanding in the areas of supplier and customer relations, international trade, the use of information technology to enable the supp

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