APICS Lima Ohio APICS—The Association for Operations Management is a not-for-profit international educational organization dedicated to improving business performance. The Association is the leading provider of research, education and certification programs centered around operations and supply chain management. The Lima APICS chapter exists to support local manufacturing professionals by providing educational and certification opportunities. The chapter serves Ohio businesses along the I-75 corridor from Findlay to Sidney and west to Defiance and Van Wert. Notable companies represented in the chapter’s membership include Crown Equipment, American Trim, Cooper Tire, Eaton and General Dynamics