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New Edition of APICS Dictionary and Learn It App Launched at APICS 2016
Today APICS, the
premier professional association for supply chain management, announced
the launch of the 15th edition of its APICS
Dictionary, which provides terms and definitions that ensure a
common language among supply chain professionals working in today's
global environment. In addition to the updated dictionary, APICS also
announced an update to the APICS
Learn It mobile application, which allows users to access and study
the more than 4,800 supply chain terms and definitions contained within
the APICS Dictionary from their smart phone.
"As the leading authority in supply chain, APICS sets the industry
standard and provides professionals with the knowledge and know-how they
need to improve supply chain performance. Updating and sharing the APICS
Dictionary and app enables and elevates the global supply
chain community," said APICS CEO Abe Eshkenazi, CSCP, CPA, CAE.
The 15th edition of the APICS Dictionary includes an
additional 234 words related to the supply chain industry compared to
the 14th edition, which was released in 2013. The latest
edition eliminates outdated terminology and incorporates new terms and
revised definitions from APICS's Supply
Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) framework, SCOR
Professional (SCOR-P) program, and Certified
in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) program in
order to be more consistent with the current industry landscape.
Additional terminology was included based on direct submissions from
dictionary users and editors. The updated dictionary also includes more
consistent translations across multiple languages to accommodate its
growing global user base.
Updates to the Learn It mobile application reflect the new dictionary content,
including new flashcard categories for APICS SCOR and CLTD terminology,
as well as upgraded functionality and user interface. The free mobile
application, available for iOS and Android (News - Alert) devices, allows users to
search and study all 4,870 terms and definitions of the APICS
Dictionary to improve their supply chain vocabulary both on- and
off-line. The update also allows users to customize their learning
sessions with the addition of end-of-game flashcard answer summaries and
"save for later" features.
Paul H. Pittman, PhD, CFPIM, CSCP, Jonah, and J. Brian Atwater, PhD,
CPIM, Jonah edited the latest edition of the APICS Dictionary.
Both Pittman and Atwater are professors at Indiana University (News - Alert) Southeast.
The editors carefully review all suggestions from the public, APICS
certification committees, and other subject matter experts to carefully
compile this well-respected supply chain reference.
The updated APICS Dictionary will be available on October 1. On
that date, it will be available at apics.org/dictionary.
APICS members get a free e-download of the APICS Dictionary or
beginning October 1 they may purchase a print version for $30 at
apics.org/shop. Nonmembers can purchase the print edition for $60. For a
limited time, APICS 2016 attendees can get a complimentary print copy of
the APICS Dictionary, 15th Edition.
The updated APICS Learn It mobile application is available now from the
App Store and Google (News - Alert) Play.
About APICS
APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain
management and the leading provider of research, education and
certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation
and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management
(CPIM), APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), APICS
Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD), and
APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P)
designations set the industry standard. With over 45,000 members and
more than 300 channel partners, APICS is transforming the way people do
business, drive growth and reach global customers. For more information,
visit apics.org.
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