February 8, 2017 Industry Forum Blog Principles of Operations Management The APICS Principles of Operations Management is a complete education and training programme focused on providing delegates with a solid foundational knowledge in the field of supply chain and operations management. programme is designed to help new entrants to the field of operations management establish the knowledge necessary to excel in the fields of production and distribution management. Certified in Production and Inventory Management Since 1973 the CPIM program has educated more than 90,000 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. Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution The Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) certification provides you with the information you need to meet today’s supply chain logistics challenges. Created by APICS with a team of subject matter experts, the CLTD designation covers a comprehensive body of knowledge that sets the global standard for best practices in logistics, transportation and distribution. Certified Supply Chain Professional The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and certification preparation program based on the APICS CSCP body of knowledge. It is designed for individuals and organisations looking to develop or enhance skills to create and execute a global supply chain management strategy that meets customer needs, reduces cost, and increases profits. Supply Chain Operations Reference Model The Supply Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) is the leading end-to-end global supply chain framework used by the world’s leading organisations. The model uses predefined links between your business processes, your performance metrics, practices and people skills in a single structure. Why Choose Industry Forum? Industry Forum is an approved APICS Channel Partner offering a comprehensive range of Supply Chain training and consultancy services. Industry Forum helps major global manufacturers understand, optimise and improve both manufacturing capability and business performance. An integrated team of consultants and practitioners – all seasoned expert engineers with multi-sector manufacturing experience – Industry Forum brings together a world-class combination of improvement competency, insight, process and best practice. Spanning automotive, aerospace, construction, consumer appliance, electronics and food sectors, for over 20 years Industry Forum has planned and delivered some of the world’s most consistent and successful transformations for business-critical manufacturing operations. Our trainers are expert practitioners in Supply Chain Management with hands-on industrial experience and highly developed communication skills. They have a wealth of technical expertise and often provide on-site advice and coaching. During every course we will encourage collaboration and sharing of practical experiences, ensuring learning can be put into context and empowering delegates to apply their new skills successfully in their workplace as well as making sustainable improvements. APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set the industry standard. With over 37,000 members and 287 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.
