MEMBERSHIP

Membership has advantages... Discounts...Networking...Publications...Certification..

Membership is open to people involved in the fields of Production Control, Inventory, Shop Floor Control, Material Planning, Material control and resource management or related fields.

Four Classes of Membership

Corporate Membership....
Corporate membership entitles a company to designate five employees as its representatives to receive APICS mailings. All employees at the same corporate location receive member prices for all national services. Note: Some chapters offer full chapter benefits only to the five designated employee members. (Contact our Membership VP.)

Individual Membership....
Each person holds his or her own membership and is entitled to full member privileges. (Contact our Membership VP.)

Student Membership....
This membership is available to individuals attending class full time at an accredited college or university and engaged in the study of resource management or related fields. Go To Student chapters

Retired Membership...
Individuals who have reached the age of 62, retired from formal employment, and been APICS chapter members for a minimum of five years are eligible for this membership classification upon approval by their chapters. Retired members receive the monthly magazine and discounts on programs and materials. (Contact our Membership VP.)
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Member Discounts

APICS membership means valuable discounts of 10-20% on education materials and programs that offer valuable information on a wide variety of manufacturing and integrated resource management topics.

Certification Exam and Review Material Discounts&emdash;As a member, you can save more than 20% on each Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM) exam and up to 25 % on comprehensive courses, exam review materials, sample texts, and reprints.

Discounts on Purchases from the APICS Educational Materials Catalog&emdash;Save up to 20% on the more than 600 references found in this catalog.

APICS Educational Program Discounts&emdash;Save up to 10% when you register for any of the more than 100 learning opportunities offered each year, plus save nearly 18% when you register for the APICS International Conference and Exhibition.

Discounts on Business Services&emdash;Receive discounted rates on group insurance, rental cars, retirement plans, and much more.

Professional Networking and Jobs

Throughout your career, your membership will make you a part of a support network of more than 70,000 members in 275 chapters throughout your career. APICS offers you access to industry experts and practitioners who will help you develop your abilities and skills to your fullest potential. The expertise and synergy generated throughout this network of industry professionals can be a valuable resource for you.

In addition, APICS offers a valuable resource to assist with job placement or recruitment: The APICS Employment Referral Program. The program helps qualified APICS members find and participating companies fill crucial positions.

Publications and Periodicals

APICS membership means valuable direct benefits. Each year, APICS members receive free publications valued at several times the cost of national and chapter dues.

1. APICS--The Performance Advantage
2. Production & Inventory Management Journal
3. APICS Buyer's Guide
4. APICS Dictionary
5. APICS Bibliography
6. International Conference Proceedings
7. APICS Business Outlook Index

Membership Form

The society fee is $110.00 and the chapter fee is $30.00. Please fill in the form with these figures and include a payment total of $140.00

Link To Adobe PDF Membership Application

Link to APICS Main Membership Page

SPECIAL: You may mail the completed PDF Membership Application to society or to the Worcester Chapter with payment. You will get mail sooner if you send it to us at P.O. Box 454, Worcester, MA 01613.

Continuous career growth requires a commitment to professional education. Today's business world values individuals with both in-depth, functional skills and broad-based business knowledge. APICS meets both of these needs with two comprehensive certification programs. More than 56,000 professionals in more than 30 countries have earned one or both APICS certifications.

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Provides professionals with in-depth knowledge of the key aspects of production and inventory management.

Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
Prepares professionals for leadership roles by providing a broad perspective of the key business functions within an organization and how they interact.

Student Chapters

Worcester County Chapter #22 is currently assisting two student chapters, one at Assumption College and the other at Worcester State College. Assumption established their chapter in 1984. Worcester State was established about three years ago.

For information on these chapter GO TO Student Chapter