Quick Links
Links to Other Useful Online APICS Resources
APICS National/International:
APICS District Web Sites:
APICS' more than 250 local chapters are divided into 9 geographic districts that span North America. Each district elects a District Director and a District Manager through a special nomination committee made up of chapter presidents within the district.
The district director’s primary function is to be a member of the APICS Board of Directors. As a member of the Board of Directors; the district director provides recommendations and philosophical direction during the development of policies, procedures, and educational offerings to ensure they enhance the professionalism of operations management.
The district manager has a volunteer district support staff to assist with the development and implementation of chapter management training and two-way communication between APICS corporate and the local chapter. These individuals serve on the District Manager Committee and provide support and guidance to enable chapters to meet the minimum standards in promoting the objectives of the Association.
Canadian District
www.apicscanadian.org or www.apicscanada.org
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan
Great Lakes District
www.apics14.org
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin
Heartland District
www.apics5.org
Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota
Mid-Atlantic District
www.apicsmidatlantic.org
Delaware, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Northeast District
www.apicsnortheast.org
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Northern New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont
Pacific Western District
Alaska, Northern California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Northern Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Southeast District
www.apicssoutheast.org
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Eastern Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico
South Carolina, Tennessee
Southwest District
www.apicssouthwest.org
Arizona, Southern California, Mexico, Southern Nevada
Terra Grande District
www.apics6.org
Arkansas, Colorado, Western Louisiana, New Mexico, Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Note: External sites are not endorsed by APICS
Aerospace Resources:
- ACM - Aerospace Component Manufacturers
ACM is a network of independent Connecticut-based aerospace companies; a non-profit partnership that is part of Connecticut’s Industry Cluster Initiative.
- ADI - Aerospace & Defense Initiative
The State of Connecticut, through the Department of Economic and Community Development, has made available $2,000,000 to assist companies in the introduction or continuation of lean manufacturing techniques within their organizations. Companies can receive 50% reimbursement of the cost for an external service provider OR $5,000 per lean project conducted by an internal expert.
- NALI - National Aerospace Leadership Initiative
NALI is a partnership between U.S. industry, academia and government teams, led by consortium companies from Connecticut, Ohio and Pennsylvania - regions whose industrial capabilities are central to the aerospace industry.
Other Resources:
- CCAT - Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) works in partnership with industry, government, and academia to strengthen technology-led economic competitiveness.
- SBIR - Small Business Innovation Research
The CT SBIR Office helps high tech small businesses and entrepreneurs compete for and win federal SBIR/STTR awards. We facilitate commercialization by collaborating with industry, government and academia.
- PRIME Audit Program (Process Reengineering for Increased Manufacturing Efficiency)
Provides an initial, no-cost, facility walk-through assessment with a comprehensive productivity audit, and, if necessary, a Focused Study will be conducted.
- ASQ - Hartford, CT Section 103 of the American Society for Quality
- ASQ - New Haven, CT of the American Society for Quality
- NHMA - The Manufacturers Association of New Haven County, Inc.
Providing a forum where area manufacturers can get together in the spirit of information exchange and cooperation
- SME - Hartford, CT Chapter 107 - Society of Manufacturing Engineers
The Family Business Program offers a distinctive opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of family firms from professionals and peers.
- UCONN Family Business Program
The Family Business Program offers a distinctive opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of family firms from professionals and peers.
- CBIA - The Connecticut Business & Industry Association
The Family Business Program offers a distinctive opportunity to learn about the unique challenges of family firms from professionals and peers.
- Connecticut Tooling and Machining Association
CTMA was founded in 1943 as a founding chapter of the NTMA. It has prospered as an organization dedicated to the professionalism and continuous improvement of its member companies.
- The Metal Manufacturers' Education and Training Alliance (METAL)
The Metal Manufacturers' Education and Training Alliance (METAL) is a not-for-profit corporation that seeks to improve the competitiveness and productivity of Connecticut's metal manufacturers.
- Manufacturing Alliance of Connecticut
MAC is dedicated to serving Connecticut's manufacturing community.
- Smaller Manufactures Association of Connecticut, Inc.
Founded in 1949, the Smaller Manufactures Association of Connecticut, Inc. serves to promote the cause of small manufacturing firms in all facets of their business organizations. In today's economy, the SMA provides resources to help Connecticut's smaller manufacturers thrive.
- LEI - Lean Enterprise Institute
A nonprofit education and research organization founded in 1997 to promote and advance the principles of lean thinking in every aspect of business and across a wide range of industries.
- Super Factory
Superfactory is dedicated to spreading manufacturing and enterprise excellence information with an aim to improve manufacturing efficiency and competitiveness worldwide.
- Hartford Business Journal
Greater Hartford's Business Weekly
- Hartford Magazine
Greater Hartford’s premier lifestyle magazine.
- CT Business Magazine
CT Business Magazine is the only statewide full color Connecticut business publication, reporting on the people, issues and events that shape the state's economy.
- Manufacturers Mart
Look to Manufacturers' Mart for the products and services that help solve the problems you're faced with daily in plants and factories.
- Manufacturer
Promoting best practices in manufacturing.
- ASTD - Connecticut Chapter of the American Society for Training and Development
- AME - The Association for Manufacturing Excellence
Dedicated to cultivating understanding, analysis and exchange of productivity methods and their successful application in the pursuit of excellence.
- Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut
An affiliate of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
- The Connecticut Association of Purchasing Management
Affiliated with the Institute for Supply Management ™ (ISM)
- Connecticut Technology Council
The catalyst for innovation and growth.
- Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
- So. New England Chapter - Project Management Institute