Participants gain practical, essential skills that help them become more effective and productive in their jobs. The five-module format of the program teaches basic concepts, techniques, and terminology.

This program is taught, at the local colleges, by APICS chapters, so contact your local college for course and date information.

For professionals aspiring to APICS certification, Fundamentals establishes a solid entry-level base of knowledge upon which to build. The information below will enable you to view each of the five modules of Fundamentals based on your area of interest.

Objective
This course will impart a fundamental knowledge and understanding of inventory management principles and techniques, providing participants with a greater understanding of their roles and responsibilities in the control of inventory and the impact that inventory can have on a business.

Sessions:

• Fundamentals of Inventory Management
• Inventory Functions
• Order Quantities
• Perpetual Inventory Systems
• Periodic Inventory Systems
• Forecasting
• Midterm Examination and Case Study Presentation
• Warehousing Management and Distribution Requirements Planning
• Inventory Record Accuracy, Supply Chain Management, Aggregate Inventory and Purchasing
• Just-in-Time (JIT) and Total Quality Management (TQM)—Trends in Inventory Management
• Case Study and Final Examination Review
• Final Examination

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This course is concerned with the design of systems to produce goods and services and the operation of those systems. It discusses relationships within the company environment, particularly with marketing and product design. Topics covered include facilities planning, total quality management (TQM), cost analysis, project planning, and operations resource management.

Objective
This course will impart knowledge and understanding of operations resource management and the factors involved in designing and operating a production process.

Sessions:

• Introduction to Operations Management
• Product Planning
• Manufacturing Processes
• Process Design
• Facility Layout and Materials Handling
• Case Study, Facility Location and Process Improvement
• Midterm Examination and Process Improvement
• Performance Measurement
• Quality Management I
• Quality Management II
• Case Study and Project Management
• Final Examination

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This course examines the basics of Logistics and Warehousing activities in an organization. Techniques of Material control, effective Warehousing, and use of appropriate Material Handling Equipment are covered. The impact of Logistics Information Systems, Distribution and Order Processing Control, and Warehouse Management Systems are also explored. Basics of Industrial Health and Safety in the workplace along with the Principles of Transportation are also introduced to enhance the subject. (12 sessions)

Objectives
To convey essential information and provide an understanding of the materials handling and warehousing. The participant will be provided with a greater awareness of their roles and responsibilities in the warehouse environment and their impact on the company as a whole.

Sessions:

• Warehousing Overview
• Fundamentals of Warehouse Design
• Materials Handling Equipment
• Automated Materials Handling Equipment
• Packaging and Unitization
• Control Procedures - Receiving, Stocking and Inventory
• Distribution & Order Processing
• Warehouse Management & Evaluation
• Industrial Health & Safety
• Transportation
• Logistics Information Systems
• Final Examination

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