Bluegrass Chapter
Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success.
 
 

MEMBERSHIP

For information about how to become a member of APICS or how to become active with the Bluegrass Chapter, contact Mandi Jones, VP of Membership at amanda.jones@philips.com.

 

4 WAYS TO JOIN OR RENEW

 

ONLINE:

Join or renew online at www.apics.org/

 

PHONE:

Call APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 354-8851,
8:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m., ET, Monday through Friday.
Have your credit card ready.

 

FAX:

Send forms to (703) 354-8556 with your credit card number.

 

MAIL:

Return a completed application form by mail to:

APICS, Membership Dues
P. O. Box 75381
Baltimore, MD 21275

Membership Application Forms

 

Individual membership
Student membership
Corporate membership
Membership Prospectus

 

 

APICS Membership Benefits

Through educational programs, publications, and certification programs, APICS helps industry professionals advance their abilities, expand their knowledge and skills, and increase their productivity in the changing competitive global marketplace.

Advantages of APICS Membership

  • 270 Chapters in North America to serve you
  • Networking opportunities with members in your area
  • Benefit from the professional credibility established by the internationally recognized certification programs available only through APICS
    • CPIM – Certified in Production and Inventory Management
    • CFPIM – Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management
    • CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional
  • An annual Educational Materials Catalog featuring the complete line of APICS educational resources is free to members
  • Ability to search the job listings on both the Bluegrass Chapter website and the International APICS website.
  • Leadership opportunities by joining the board of directors.

APICS Membership Values

  • Free APICS dictionary – keeps you up to date on the latest terms and their definitions
  • Monthly magazines to keep you updated on the latest trends and techniques in your industry
  • Points toward your CPIM, CFPIM, or CSCP certification maintenance.
  • Reduced rates on educational opportunities, study materials, and exam fees:
    • Workshops
    • Seminars
    • International Conference
    • Certification Courses

Aberdeen Research
APICS members are eligible for a one-year complimentary membership in Aberdeen Access, a $995 value. With the Aberdeen Research repository, greater value chain knowledge is at your fingertips. Only members can take advantage of Aberdeen Access, with more than 5,500 research documents and growing daily. Aberdeen’s research library helps our members discover the priorities of Best-in-Class enterprises.

AMA Business and Management Training
The American Management Association (AMA), a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions, provides AMA Business and Management Training to APICS members at a discount. The AMA provides professional development and performance-based learning solutions including open enrollment seminars, on-site seminars, and special invitations to briefings, forums, and Webinars.

   

APICS Announces New Membership Dues Structure

The APICS Board of Directors approved a new membership dues structure beginning April 1, 2008. The new dues structure will provide greater support and resources to APICS partners (chapters, districts, and IAs) who deliver programs locally.

Member association dues will increase from $110 to $150 for professional members. Professional members belonging to chapters will pay a flat fee of $50 for the chapter portion, for a total dues amount of $200 for professional members.

The dues will change from $110 to $200 for domestic members-at-large; from $130 to $200 for international members-at-large. The dues amount for retired members will change from $55 to $75, plus chapter dues if applicable. There are no changes to academic, student, and international associate fees.

The enterprise membership will change to a tiered structure. Enterprise membership

APICS will offer enterprise members the opportunity to add additional members based on a sliding scale (illustration below).  The current group membership structure will be phased out and current group members will transition to enterprise members as memberships come up for renewal. 

Enterprise Membership/Group Membership (Effective April 1, 2008)

Total # of Members

Amount Per Member

APICS Corporate

Local Chapter

5 – 24

$200

$150

$50

25 – 99

190

$140

$50

100 >

180

$130

$50

The new dues structure support will enhance the capabilities of APICS partners with support from corporate office funded field staff, funding to deliver enhanced member benefits and services locally, and new and enhanced tools and resources for chapter leaders.

APICS will continue to enhance association programs and services. Already, members can take advantage of new and enhanced benefits in 2008. Many of these benefits are accessible online at www.apics.org/membership.
   

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Updated February 12, 2008