New! APICS Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management course

Beginning January 1, 2011, the following fees will go into effect for APICS CPIM and APICS CSCP computer-based testing with Pearson VUE:

• Scheduling an exam by phone: $10
• Rescheduling an exam more than 24 hours before the scheduled date: $15
• Cancelling an exam more than 24 hours before the scheduled date: $50 for CPIM and $200 for CSCP.

Note: Reschedules are not permitted within 24 hours of the exam, and any cancellations within 24 hours of the exam result in a forfeiture of fees.

If you have questions, please contact an APICS Customer Support associate at (800) 444-2742 or (773) 867-1777 or email service@apics.org.

APICS certification exam testing and pricing update

Providing APICS certification candidates with the most flexible options for exam testing is critical to the success of our certification programs and a key element of the APICS strategic priorities. Recent updates to APICS certification exam delivery have been well-received and are becoming increasingly used by certification candidates. Following is an update on the APICS paper-and-pencil exam testing and chapter group-testing price.

APICS CSCP paper-and-pencil exam testing
APICS has received an overwhelming interest in the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) computer-based testing (CBT) exam since its rollout in 2009. Candidates prefer the CBT format thanks to faster access to results, flexibility in deciding when and where to take the exam, and more convenient exam locations.

Taking these factors into consideration, effective January 1, 2011, APICS will no longer offer public APICS CSCP paper-and-pencil sites through ACT in North America. The APICS CSCP exam will be offered in Pearson VUE CBT window-format only.

Please inform your chapter members about the APICS CSCP certification update and encourage them to register for the December 4, 2010-January 15, 2011, exam window. Reservations for the December-January window open on October 6, 2010.

Chapter group-testing update
On Monday, July 26, APICS announced product pricing updates effective January 1, 2011. Effective January 1, 2011, the chapter group-testing price will change from $135 to $145, consistent with the advertised-member rate for the exam. A list of the 2011 price changes can be found here.

If you have questions, please contact APICS at certification@apics.org.

2010 APICS Volunteer Leadership Workshop (VLW) presenter PowerPoint presentations

• Promoting Your Chapter
• Webinars for the Clueless
• Think NAKED and Grow Your Chapter Business
• Make it Count A Leaders Guide to a Successful Experience at APICS 2010
• Instructor Training An Update on Train-the-Trainer TTT and Learning Dynamics for Instructors LDI
• From Student to CEO-Entrepreneurial Opportunities for You
• Decoding APICS for Affiliated Student Chapters WIIFM and HCIH Whats In It For Me and How Can I Help
• CSCP Marketing-Its More Than Wishing
• Applying Lean to Health Care Using A3 Problem Solving
• APICS Sales and Marketing-Its Easier that You Think
• APICS Research Presentation Employment Outlook From a Global Perspective
• APICS International Channel Partners Best Practices
  

Announcing 2010 - third quarter Chapter Incentive Program winners

APICS Chapter Incentives Program recognizes chapters for the increased presence of APICS in their local markets. The third quarter 2010 winners have been selected based on reporting in the categories of APICS certification, APICS Bookstore sales activity, and new member acquisitions (see chart below).

Your chapter's participation can earn you prizes and recognition by recruiting new members, delivering exceptional education, and supporting the APICS brand. Each quarterly winning chapter receives a prize and is eligible for the quarterly grand prize drawing for a $500 APICS gift certificate, redeemable for APICS Bookstore materials or used towards a conference registration. A chapter is eligible to win one grand prize drawing per year.

For further details or questions about the Chapter Incentives Program, contact APICS District and Chapter Services at (800) 444-2742, extension 5436, or email chaprel@apics.org.

The winning chapters for third quarter 2010 are as follows:

Q&A

Q: Do I have to be an APICS member to qualify for the APICS CPIM Recertification Exam? Tell me more about the availability period.

No; however, APICS members receive a discount of more than 25 percent on exam registration fees and receive valuable savings on reference materials and educational programs. Your membership status must be active when you register to ensure that you receive the member rate. To allow adequate time for your membership information to be transferred to Pearson VUE, you should wait until you have received your membership card before attempting to register.

The exam was available for the first time at the APICS International Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 17, 2010. This exam was in the paper-and-pencil testing format. The exam will be available in the United States, Canada, and Mexico via computer-based testing in December 2010 and will be available through December 2011. Internationally, the exam will be delivered in paper-and-pencil format starting in December 2010.

The program is available for one year only; candidates who know they will qualify should submit their application to APICS as soon as possible. Candidates will receive a response within two weeks of applying. The APICS CPIM Recertification exam is only available to those candidates whose designation lapsed for 10 years or more. APICS will review each candidate's record to ensure eligibility and provide the information to the test vendor.

Please contact APICS Customer Support or access the APICS website at apics.org for more information.

Marketing collateral for the APICS Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management course
The Chapter Marketing Toolkit now contains marketing collateral for the APICS Customer-Focused Supply Chain Management course. The flier and advertisements feature a programmable box where chapters can save local course and contact information and print at local copy center or send to a local magazine or newspaper for placement. The toolkit consists of web ads in various sizes that you can place on your website to create awareness about the new course.
Start using these valuable tools.