The role of APICS in professionalizing operations management
回顾了APICS组织及其CPIM认证的历史，描述了学术界在认证发展中的作用，适合运营管理从业者和学者了解该认证如何提升行业专业化水平。
Abstract The APICS organization is the professional association most closely affiliated with operations management practitioners. The organization is widely known for their Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program that assesses individual knowledge in the field of production and inventory management. APICS and the CPIM certification have played a major role in elevating the professionalism of individuals who work in operations management. This paper will detail a history of APICS and the CPIM certification and describe the role of academics in the development of the certification.