APICS Announces Release Of Comprehensive APICS Operations Management Body Of Knowledge Framework
APICS The Association for Operations Management, the global leader in operations management and supply chain education, certification, and membership programs, recently announced the release of the APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework. This resource solidifies APICS' position as the authority on the subject of operations management.
The OMBOK Framework establishes a structure for the field of operations management by defining its scope. It is the first document to outline the areas of knowledge required for success in the field. The functions within the field of operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics, are covered by the OMBOK Framework. This resource will provide practitioners and organizations with an improved understanding of the connections between the functions and the opportunities for growth within them.
"The APICS OMBOK Framework is a pioneering effort and one more example of how APICS drives supply chain improvements," said Daniel Castle, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, Process Excellence Program Manager at HP and Chair of the APICS Body of Knowledge Committee. "This document is the Rosetta Stone that will enable us to translate the functional needs of the organization into the skills needed by our members."
"The OMBOK Framework completes the circle that already includes APICS core products—certifications, education, publications, and the APICS Dictionary," said Robert Jacobs, Ph.D. Professor of Operations Management at the Kelly School of Business at Indiana University. "This dynamic document will evolve with the operations management profession and reflect emerging practices, changing technologies, and feedback from industry and academia."
More than 30 operations management professionals and academicians participated in a two year collaborative effort to develop the OMBOK. The process included a Delphi study that ensured the relevance of the document's topics, which include operations management planning, control, strategy, logistics, and distribution. Additionally, the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional exam committees participated in the development process to ensure that the document is consistent with the content of the certification programs.
More information about the OMBOK Framework can be viewed at www.apics.org/ombok. Complimentary copies are available to members of the media. Submit a request by e-mailing ombokadmin@apics.org.
About APICS The Association for Operations Management
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals. Visit APICS online at www.apics.org.
SOURCE: APICS The Association for Operations Management