BENEFITS
  • Recognition at Professional Development Meetings (PDM)
  • Your name published on the Orange County Chapter’s website
  • Advanced notice of upcoming chapter activities and educational offerings
  • Network with other Company Coordinators with similar interests and responsibilities
  • Opportunity to attend chapter board meetings to discuss the needs of your company
  • Receive APICS Orange County chapter business cards with embossed leather holder
  • Obtain an APICS Company Coordinator Certification of Appreciation (annually)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

I. What is APICS?

The Association of Operations Management is a globally recognized source of operations management education and certification. APICS advances the Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success of its 43,000 members worldwide.

II. What are the benefits of APICS membership?

Educational Programs and Services (online & local classes)
Publications (available online)
Professional Development Resources
Professional Certifications
Networking with professionals in the operations management profession

III. Professional Development Meeting (PDM) & dinner cost?

When scheduled, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. Register by Noon on Monday, the week of the meeting. Members: $25, Non-Members: $30. No reservation/pay at the door, add $5.

Location: Double Tree Club Hotel, 7 Hutton Centre Drive, Santa Ana, CC 92707

IV. Membership Dues? (Click HERE for Membership Application)

$200/Year for an individual membership

V. Education opportunities?

1-day classes, certification review courses (CPIM & CSCP), Chapman University, on-site training at a company and Plant Tours

VI. Current APICS Certifications?

Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

VII. Company’s policies regarding APICS membership, reimbursement, etc?

Each Company Coordinator must consult with their respective HR/Upper Management Team and determine their company’s policies. The Company Coordinator must communicate these policies to all members as well as potential members. The Company Coordinator must remain aware of any changes in their company’s policies and communicate said changes to all employees/members within the company.

VIII. Any company, regardless of size, may have a Company Coordinator. The Company Coordinator must be a member of APICS and must be approved by the Company Coordinator Director of the Orange County Chapter of APICS.

IX. APICS local and association headquarters website addresses?

ORANGE COUNTY APICS: 3843 S. Bristol Street, # 477, Santa Ana, CA 92704 www.apics-oc.org

APICS Headquarters: 8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60631, 800.444.2742
www.apics.org

X. Local chapter key contacts:

Dave Dressler - Director of Company Coordinators
director9@apics-oc.org or dsdressler@att.net

Paul Montesano, CPIM - Chapter President
president@apics-oc.org or pmontesano@rbcbearings.com

John Hanlin, CPIM - Past President & Executive Advisor
advisor@apics-oc.org or JHanlin@semprautilities.com

Note: The Chapter President has a three year commitment. This individual serves as President Elect for one full year, then assumes the Presidency during the second year, then transitions into the Executive Advisor role for the third year. Each year a new President Elect is voted into office by the chapter Board Of Directors and general membership.