SAPICS comprises of professional members from across the spectrum of South African supply chain industry. Since its foundation in 1966, SAPICS has become a leading provider of knowledge in supply chain management, production and operations in South Africa. SAPICS is the South African custodian of three internationally accredited certification programmes from APICS - Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD). Also closely aligned to the Demand Driven Institute (DDI) and the Institute of Business Forecasting and Planning (IBF) SAPICS has access to some of the worlds leading bodies of knowledge. The association’s education offerings are aimed at advancing industry's ability to succeed in a changing and increasingly competitive market place