APICS and the APICS Supply Chain Council Jonathan Thatcher Director of Research APICS Supply Chain Council jthatcher@apics.org
and the Building and validating knowledge in supply chain and operations management. Enabling our community of members, affiliates, and customers to lead in the global marketplace. Shaping the future of supply chains by advancing research, education, and collaboration to strengthen economies and improve lives. Together we are the leading organization advancing supply chain management and innovation end-toend. 2 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS is People Over 100,000 Certified in Production and Inventory Management Over 15,000 Certified Supply Chain Professionals In over 100 countries Supported by over 290 professional and 200 student partner organizations And over 2,000 volunteer subject matter experts 3 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Sets the Standard SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey identifies APICS as the top association certifications as markers of supply chain talent for the third year in a row. 4 APICS Confidential and Proprietary Source: SCM World 2013 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey
Certifications Matters To professionals looking for a job Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report 5 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Certification Matters Not only to corporations but to the success of individuals! Source: APICS Foundation 2013 Employment Outlook Report 6 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Certified in Production and Inventory Management Successfully passing five exams earns candidates the designation of CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management Master Planning of Resources Detailed Planning and Scheduling Execution and Control of Operations Strategic Management of Resources Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is: Seeking validation or accreditation for future career growth. Has 2 or more years of experience in the field. Is a student in an Operations or Supply Chain Management degree program. 7 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Certified Supply Chain Professional Successfully passing one extended exam earns candidates the designation of CSCP Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Strategy Design and Compliance Implementation and Operations Ideal APICS CPIM program candidate is: Seeking to demonstrate his or her knowledge about the ins and outs of the extended supply chain. Has 5 or more years experience in your field; or Has a bachelor's degree and two years experience (required). 8 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
People Advancing Supply Chain Today Buyer/Planner Materials Manager Customer Service Mgr Master Planner Master Scheduler Demand Manager Forecaster Plan Source Procurement Mgr Procurement Outsourcing Mgr Production Manager Production Scheduler Make Deliver Distribution Mgr Transportation Mgr Warehouse Mgr Reverse Logistics Manager Return Operations Manager Supply Chain Manager 9 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Focus on Careers
Operations and Supply Chain Management: The Definition of Adding Value Meeting customer demand in the most efficient way Ensuring business goals are met Increasing revenue by differentiating products and services Reducing cost of production and distribution Coordinating functions across the business Moving beyond better, faster, cheaper Laying the foundation for innovation 11 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Operations Or Supply Chain Management A Good Career Choice Today If... You are able to see both the forest and the trees You like building and tearing apart You are both process and outcome oriented You like stability and change You can play both a supporting and a starring role You can be both flexible but also adhere to standards 12 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Operations Management A Top Career According to US News and World Report 244,100 jobs in the US 12.4% growth rate between 2012-2022 $95,440 median salary ($46,890 - $187,199) 4.1% unemployment rate #5 best business job #42 best job overall Above average upward mobility Above average stress Average flexibility Bachelor s or master s degree APICS certifications often preferred 13 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Employment Outlook Report Good news: competitive salary Bad news: gender bias still exists Average Total Compensation by Geographic Area Gender Geographic Area Female Male Average North West $ 71,256 $ 103,617 $ 92,830 South West $ 85,195 $ 124,628 $ 113,446 North Central $ 77,561 $ 96,098 $ 87,447 Midwest $ 91,768 $ 106,630 $ 102,150 South Central $ 86,902 $ 115,581 $ 106,902 North East $ 97,695 $ 112,386 $ 106,472 South East $ 87,065 $ 110,504 $ 103,066 Canada $ 67,231 $ 85,080 $ 79,555 14 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Employment Outlook Report But there is hope for parity! Average Total Compensation by Age and Gender Female Male Average Age Range <=25** $ 59,051 $ 52,600 $ 54,751 26-30 $ 57,347 $ 60,417 $ 59,301 31-35 $ 72,353 $ 84,949 $ 80,517 36-40 $ 81,533 $ 99,497 $ 96,036 41-45 $ 85,220 $ 103,944 $ 96,811 46-50 $ 99,537 $ 112,200 $ 108,391 51-55 $ 91,564 $ 128,867 $ 118,505 56-60 $ 93,357 $ 117,042 $ 110,134 61-65 $ 108,883 $ 120,065 $ 116,819 66+** $ 65,587 $ 103,443 $ 98,711 15 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Employment Outlook Report But there is hope for parity! Average Total Compensation by Education Level and Gender Education Level Female Male Average High School $ 73,539 $ 80,572 $ 77,999 Associate/Technical $ 65,146 $ 86,216 $ 78,617 Bachelor $ 76,513 $ 102,629 $ 94,639 Master $ 111,132 $ 111,292 $ 111,248 MBA $ 113,392 $ 125,090 $ 122,360 Ph.D.** $ 114,131 $ 116,435 $ 115,612 16 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Membership: Resources for Career Success
We are Committed to You! Student membership in APICS is free! Sign up at apics.org/membership-application 18 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Career Development Resources Includes white papers, webinars, presentations, and career advice for APICS members. Combination of member-only benefits and free resources. Online resource accessed via APICS.org. 19 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Career Center Job board that matches participating professionals, who can post resumes and view positions, with potential employers who can post positions and view resumes. Online resource accessed via APICS.org. 20 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Career Packs 21 Unveiled in 2011, provides information on the skills, knowledge, and experience that industry professionals must possess. Each pack includes competency models; position descriptions/responsibilities; typical career paths; and hiring key words. Positions include: supply chain manager materials manager buyer/planner master scheduling manager distribution and logistics managers. Member benefit. Also available for sale. Digital copy only. 21 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Competency Models 22 The competency models guide individuals considering careers in operations and supply chain management, materials management, distribution and logics management, master scheduling, and buying/planning professionals seeking to advance their positions, and human resource managers who are hiring in these fields. Free resource Digital copy only 22 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Employment Outlook 23 APICS and the University of North Carolina Wilmington developed this forward looking index to chart industry professionals forecasts of employment in critical industry sectors. Full report an APICS member benefit Digital copy only 23 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Supply Chain Channel APICS exclusive online community features a member directory, communities, discussio ns, and libraries that include APICS content. Both member-only features and free resource content. 24 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Download APICS Learn It App Term look up, flashcards, word of the day Works on smart phones Available now at apics.org/learnit 25 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
All This Plus... Free access to all APICS publications and research including: APICS magazine APICS Dictionary Production and Inventory Management Journal APICS Foundation Research and Folios Discounts on: Education courses Certification exams Conferences 26 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Foundation Student Programming
APICS Scholars Education Program Apply to be an APICS Scholar Free admittance to APICS 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2015 Scholar applications will be available in late April of 2015. As a student member you will receive an email once the program is open. All qualifying students with funding will be accepted into the program. You can also apply for a scholarship. The APICS Foundation awards a significant number of scholarships each year covering on-site expenses (food, lodging, conference registration, travel stipend). 28 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS 2013 Scholar I m the proud recipient of the APICS Scholar at APICS Conference, 2013. I was waiting for this opportunity for long time as a graduate student with major in Supply Chain Management (SCM) The experience at the APICS conference was worth it to me because I learned a lot about APICS and made some good contacts with professionals and students with other universities. I m very fortunate to have matched with mentor who is into Oil & Gas Consulting business for last 30 years. He is a big source of guidance to me and I expect to learn a lot from him. Likhit V. 29 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
APICS Fresh Connection Global Student Final In 2014, seven of the nine APICS districts hosted case competitions and sent a student team to compete and represent their districts at APICS 2014. Additionally, nearly teams (primarily international participated in a virtual competition via The Fresh Connection APICS Global Challenge. The 2014 ISTC doubled in size and was truly international! Teams from Africa, Asia, Europe, North America + the 7 district teams competed for cash prizes and prestige. 30 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Career Development Webinars In January 2014, we kicked off the 1 st APICS students and young professionals webinar, APICS & You. These free webinars continue to take place monthly and sessions are posted at apics.org/onlineevents. Topics are generated from practitioners, academics, APICS staff and students (via member survey feedback). Supply Chain Career Paths SCM across cultures Life after graduation How to network and take advantage of career opportunities How to land your dream job And more! 31 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Examples of Webinar Topics in 2014 February 26 th : Demystifying Supply Chain Leadership - Insight for success Jonathan A. Thatcher, MBA, CSCP, CAE Director of Research APICS and APICS Foundation March 20 th : Career paths post graduation Lisa Angell, CPIM, CSCP Department Chair Supply Chain Solutions Fox Valley Technical College April 16 th : Working abroad, a supply chain perspective in current times Antonio Galvao Costa, CSCP Global Supply Chain Vice President Sealed Air Corporation May 2nd: Job Search Tactics for New Graduates Rodney Apple APICS Career Coach, Founder of SCM Talent Group 32 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Legacy Scholarships George & Marion Plossl Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship Supports dissertation research on any topic relevant to the supply chain or operations management discipline(s) that has the potential to yield novel managerial and practical insights. Scholarship winners present their research at the APICS International Conference and Expo. For more information please visit our website. 33 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
E-Mentors In April 2014 we launched the e-mentor Connect program. Via the Supply Chain Channel, students and young professionals can participate in an open dialogue with APICS e-mentors. This platform allows participants an opportunity to ask career/educational questions from diverse supply chain and operations management leaders. 34 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Welcome to e-mentor Connect 35 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
Get Involved Get Others Involved What do you have to gain? Introductions to career contacts to build your network and get a job. Access to information and tools to ensure you are able to apply what you are learning on the job. Continuing professional education to ensure you advance in your career/company. Friends for life. What do you have to lose? 36 APICS Confidential and Proprietary
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