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The role of APICS in professionalizing operations management
Author(s) -
Lummus Rhonda R.
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
journal of operations management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.649
H-Index - 191
eISSN - 1873-1317
pISSN - 0272-6963
DOI - 10.1016/j.jom.2006.11.004
Subject(s) - certification , business , production (economics) , work (physics) , field (mathematics) , knowledge management , process management , operations management , management , computer science , engineering , economics , macroeconomics , mechanical engineering , mathematics , pure mathematics
The APICS organization is the professional association most closely affiliated with operations management practitioners. The organization is widely known for their Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program that assesses individual knowledge in the field of production and inventory management. APICS and the CPIM certification have played a major role in elevating the professionalism of individuals who work in operations management. This paper will detail a history of APICS and the CPIM certification and describe the role of academics in the development of the certification.