For more than 60 years, APICS - the association for Operations Management, has been the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Our mission is to continue as the premier provider of resource management education in the greater Cleveland area. The Cleveland Chapter is dedicated to enhancing individual & organizational success by inspiring lifelong learning. One of our major goals is to enhance the perceived value of the APICS body of knowledge to our members, future members and local businesses. This will be accomplished by providing excellent instructors for our CPIM certification classes as well as the new Fundamentals courses. The superior education we will offer will help maintain our current membership numbers and position ourselves for growth.

Hello Supply Chain Leaders, Operations specialists, colleagues, continuous life-long learners and friends!

Welcome to the new ASCM Cleveland Chapter 2025!
Did you know what started in Cleveland is now the best-in-class supply chain body of knowledge? Become a Master of Production and inventory management with a CPIM certification, I have! We have many other industry leading certifications that will make you a valuable asset to every segment of business and industry. Now that I have returned to my roots in Cleveland, I will be leading this chapter revitalization! Stay tuned for more training, virtual and in person, facility tours, social events and other professional development opportunities. We are nearly 200 members strong, represented by three northern Ohio university memberships. Join with us, follow us, we would love to engage with you!
Here is our rich history of APICS now known as ASCM:
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When was APICS founded?

1957
APICS was originally founded as the American Production and Inventory Control Society in 1957 as formed by 20 production control managers in Cleveland, OH. The association's membership grew relatively slowly in the 1960s.

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