STANDARD APICS

Directed by: Salaheddine HATIM

PLAN

01 •Why APICS exists

02 •Definition & History of APICS

03 •Types of APICS certifications

04 •APICS in the world

05 •Advantages and limitations of APICS

06 •Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

•Case study
07
 Why APICS exists ?

APICS stands for American Production and Inventory Control Society. This acronym is the original name of a
professional society's now known as APICS, The Association for Operations Management. APICS was founded in
1957 as a resource for supply chain and operations management professionals.

The goal was to:

-Disseminate best practices in supply chain management;

-Innovate in supply chain management;

-Develop systems and methods to create value for customers, members and organizations;
 Definition & History of APICS

Definition:

APICS, currently known as the Association for Supply Chain Management is a not-for-profit international education
organization offering certification programs, training tools, and networking opportunities to increase workplace
performance. Formed in 1957, the mission of the organization is to advance end-to-end supply chain management.
APICS merged with the Supply-Chain Council in 2014, and the American Society of Transportation and Logistics in
2015.

History:

In 1957, 20 production control managers in various industries formed the American Production and Inventory
Control Society. The organization later became an international association known as APICS.
Types of APICS certifications and Steps to obtain
certification
CPIM
Certified In Production & Inventory Management

CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional

CLTD
Certified In Logistics, Transportation And Distribution

CFPIM
Certified Fellow In Production And Inventory Management

SCOR-P
Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional
 CPIM: Certified In Production & Inventory
Management
Examines in depth the concepts and tools for controlling and integrating the operational activities of
the industrial enterprise.

CPIM's Modules

BSCM Basics of Supply Chain Management

Strategic Management of Resources SMR MPR Master Planning of Resources

Execution and Control of Operations ECO DSP Detailed Scheduling and Planning
CSCP: Certified Supply Chain Professional

Provides the concepts and tools to design, pilot and manage the supply chain.

CSCP Contents:

Supply Chain Supply Chain

Supply Chain Review session &
Planning and Improvements
Design Exam preparation
Execution and Best Practices
CLTD: Certified In Logistics, Transportation And
Distribution

Certification that provides information on supply chain logistics and its

challenges.

CLTD designation covers a comprehensive body of knowledge

that sets the global standard for best practices in logistics,
transportation and distribution.
CFPIM: Certified Fellow In Production And
Inventory Management
Awarded to an elite group of professionals who share their knowledge with
others by presenting, publishing, teaching and participating in other
professional development activities.
 SCOR-P: Supply Chain Operations Reference
Professional
Teaches techniques for managing and measuring the performance of a global
supply chain using the SCOR model.

Components of SCOR-P :

Components of
Processes Performances Practices People
SCOR framework

Configure the Optimize the

Set project SCOP Ready for change Project variations
network processes
APICS in the world

 More than 40,000 members and countless professionals rely on the career development and networking
opportunities that APICS offers.
 APICS has members in more than 200 countries around the world.
 The APICS dictionary is in its thirteenth edition and has become the industry standard for terms and
definitions
 Advantages of APICS

For supply chain actors:

 Increase functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
 Maximize the return on investment in systems and technologies within the organization.
 Master the tools necessary to effectively manage supply chain activities Benefits of APICS
 Increase knowledge to apply the principles of ERP systems to manage various critical
functions.
 Ensure customer satisfaction by providing quality products and services.
 Foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology and corporate
communication.
Limitations of APICS

 High cost of training

 No availability of firms or institutions offering this certification to countries in the process of
development, for example my native country Morocco
 Low awareness of certification in those countries
 Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Definition:

A process to develop tactical plans that provide management the ability to strategically direct its businesses to
achieve competitive advantage on a continuous basis by integrating customer-focused marketing plans for new and
existing products with the management of the supply chain. The process brings together all the plans for the
business (sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, and financial) into one integrated set of plans.

Major Attributes of S&OP:

 Connects business planning to tactical planning

 Balance’s supply and demand at the product family level
 Plans at the volume level using aggregate time buckets, not the individual end-product mix level
 Enables in a better understanding of the customer and market opportunities and company capabilities
 Involves sales, marketing, manufacturing, logistics, finance, and other departments
 A demand- and strategy-driven process
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Objectives of S&OP:

 Supports and measures the business plan

 Ensures that the strategic plans are realistic before being passed to tactical planning
 Enables the organization to effectively manage changes to plans
 Provides for the effective management of finished goods inventories and order backlog to support
customer service
 Enables performance measurement to identify when actual performance has deviated from the plan
 Enables the organization to be focused, aligned, and engaged.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Objectives Processes:
Case study
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INDUSTRY ASSESSMENT
COMPETITIVE POSITION WITHIN THE SUPPLY CHAIN
NETWORK DESIGN & GEO CONSIDERATIONS
INVENTORY AND FLOW PLANNINGW
ANALYSIS OF COSTUMER SERVICE TRADEOFFS
TECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS & INNOVATION
Conclusion

The company had originally multiple problems on its supply chain. So, after a deep analysis assessment
of APICS proposed solutions, it appeared to be optimal.

 They managed to reduce the total suppliers from 4 to 2.

 They reduced the submit/freeze time before receipt to 4weeks using data.
 They established a new warehouse in the US that will reduce costs in a remarkable way and nullify
the air transportation.
 They managed to keep the same level service for customers.
 They elaborated a new stock management strategy by defining the optimal quantity to pre-order and
the safety stock.
Literature

• "APICS Form 990 2015". ProPublica. Retrieved 16 December 2017.

• "Our Leadership". APICS. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
• "SCM Now Magazine". APICS. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
• "APICS' History". APICS. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016.
• "The Association for Operations Management (APICS) - CSCP & CPIM Certification". EduMaritime.
Retrieved 20 March 2021.
• "Together, we'll build a bright future for supply chain". APICS. Archived from the original on 14 March
2016. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
• "Supply Chain Magazine". APICS. Archived from the original on 3 July 2018.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_for_Supply_Chain_Management, 6 June 2021
• https://www.ascm.org/scm-now/ , 6 June 2021
• http://www.apics.org/apics-for-individuals/apics-magazine-home , 6 June 2021
• www.apics.org/sopfolio, 9 June 2021
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