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 Registering for APICS 2010 is easy. Click or call (800) 444-2742 or (773) 867-1777 today.

Achieve Excellence in the New Normal: Gain access to best practices for global supply chain and operations management

2010 APICS International Conference & Expo
October 18-20, 2010
Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Education offerings:

The Lean Enterprise Workshop Series, Version 2.1

The most successful individuals and organizations map out their goals to ensure they are achieved. When organizations decide to go lean, they need a skilled team to lead them. Build your skills and be a lean leader at your organization with the new APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop Series.

Global Sourcing Workshop Series
Companies and organizations need skilled operations management and supply chain management professionals to keep their businesses favorably positioned in today's intensely competitive global marketplace. The Global Sourcing Workshop Series provides a comprehensive study of the critical tasks and challenges associated with sourcing and procurement internationally.

Leadership Central Library
Your Resource for Volunteer Community Success

Leadership Central is a monthly e-newsletter featuring society updates, best practices, tools of the trade, leadership advice, and important dates.

Corporate Staff

APICS announces a new agreement with the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program (see Press Release). DANTES, a United States Department of Defense program, is dedicated to providing high-quality educational opportunities to military service members, Department of Defense staff, and their family members.  Beginning in August, the APICS CSCP exam will be delivered at 100 DANTES/Pearson VUE test centers located on American military bases worldwide.

APICS is pleased to announce (see Press Release) a new agreement between APICS and the Supply Chain Council (SCC) that will enhance benefits for the members of both associations.

Complimentary APICS Resources
APICS membership connects you to free resources to help you succeed in your career.

Gain an Understanding of the Job Market
Developed by APICS and the Cameron School of Business at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), the Operations Management Employment Outlook forecasts employment in critical industry sectors. Operations management and supply chain managers have plans to hire in the next twelve months. Get the details by reading the free report or take part in the next survey.

Learn From the Leaders with APICS Webinars
During 25 Supply Chains from 2008 to Emulate in 2009 and Beyond, a free APICS Webinar, you’ll learn the results of AMR Research’s Top 25 Supply Chain Survey. Apply the lessons learned by these standard-setting companies to your work.

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Leading career coach Peter Rice will help you navigate the competitive job market. The three-event series, Now What? What to Do When the Unexpected Happens in Your Career, will help you whether you lost your job, are concerned about your career prospects, or simply want to have information on your side.

Learn more and register.

• Confidentially post résumés online
  Search for employer career postings
  Sign up for Notify Me!, the free electronic job posting notification service
• Use the Career Development Tools section of the site featuring relevant publications on topics such as interviewing techniques, résumé and cover letter writing, and career development.

Access your FREE download of MarketYourself! A Guide to Résumé Creation and Job Search for the Operations Management Professional – featuring tailored, expert advice for every stage of a job hunt.

Get Started. Visit the APICS Career Center today.