About Us

We are the local chapter of APICS, the Association of Operations Management: Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success. We serve Birmingham, Alabama and other communities in Central Alabama. APICS is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics.

Advance your career with APICS educational programs.

The Birmingham Chapter of APICS is pleased to have entered into an alliance with the University of Alabama Birmingham's Executive Education program to provide both CPIM and CSCP courses leading to certifications for each. This alliance means the APICS body of Knowledge is merging with the resources and facilities of UAB to give the business community in Central Alabama a greater opportunity to benefit from operations management certification programs in production and inventory control (CPIM) and supply chain management (CSCP). To learn more about this, or to register for classes, contact either Dr. Eric Jack., VP of education, or Bruce Nichols, Director, Executive Education, UAB School of Business.

Our Vision

Inspire individuals and organizations in Central Alabama toward lifelong learning and enhance individual and organizational success.

Our Mission

The Birmingham Chapter's mission is to create affordable opportunities in resource management education, programs, and services for Birmingham area industry. We will respond to the changing needs of Birmingham companies and community. To accomplish this we shall provide:

• Professional, current education in resource management and manufacturing technology that will promote personal growth and professional development.
• Career and professional programs that will prepare members with competencies to improve employment opportunities and promote lifelong learning.
• Programs and services that will improve the competitive advantage of the employees in the area.
• A forum for interaction with others who are interested in the pursuit of excellence and improving the competitive position of American industry.
• A continuing program of skills enhancement and validation that leads to a nationally recognized certification.
• Enriching certification maintenance opportunities.
• Partnership opportunities with educational, community, and business organizations.

Birmingham Alabama Chapter Profile

Our chapter membership includes approximately 130 students and working professionals. Supply chain management affects all aspects of business and this is reflected in the diversity of our membership. Our members work in areas such as puchasing, production control, quality control, logistics, and information technology. We also have 44 members who have earned CPIM designation.