APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain and operations management and the leading provider of research; education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) designations set the industry standard. With over 43,000 members and more than 300 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers. The APICS Puerto Rico Chapter was founded in 1978 as a non-profit educational organization, driven by the laws, Standard Operating Procedures and the body of knowledge of APICS. As an educational driven society APICS Puerto Rico Chapter have use the body of knowledge of APICS to develop thousands of professionals in Operation Management in Puerto Rico through. In fulfilling our mission, we are committed to our: •The development of ethical and socially responsible leaders, professionals, scholars, and citizens. •Excellence in teaching within a student-focused, supportive, and challenging environment. •Effective partnerships that provide meaningful involvement in educational, economic, and community development.