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New APICS International Representatives in the U.K.

APICS is pleased to announce the addition of two new APICS international representatives in the United Kingdom: Institute of Operations Management (IOM) and HILF Supply Chain Solutions. IOM now serves as the APICS International Associate (IA) for Britain, offering APICS CPIM and CSCP certification testing, products, and IOM/APICS joint membership. IOM, part of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), has more than 30 years of experience aiding individuals and organizations involved in the manufacturing and service industries. To learn more about IOM, please visit http://www.iomnet.org.uk/.

HILF Supply Chain Solutions joins APICS as an Authorized Education Provider (AEP). Led by industry expert Lindsay Harding, HILF provides outstanding APICS education and certification training courses. The organization is based in Bridgend, but offers courses throughout England. To learn more, visit http://www.hilf.co.uk/.

Updated APICS Exam Location Information in the U.K.

London in 2009
The December 12, 2009, exams in London will be administered by IPICS for the final time. For details or to register, please contact enquiries@ipics.ie or visit the IPICS Web site at www.ipics.ie. APICS wishes to thank IPICS for more than 20 years of exam administration service in the UK. IPICS will continue to administer the exams in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

APICS CSCP exams will be offered through computer-based testing (CBT) in London for the first time in December 2009. Please contact IOM at iom@iomnet.org.uk for more information and to register for the December 12 to January 16 exam window.

London in 2010
From January 2010 on, IOM will take exam registrations for the London paper-and-pencil and CSCP CBT exam locations. For registration and information, please contact iom@iomnet.org.uk.

New Site - Manchester 2009
APICS is happy to announce a new exam site in Manchester, with the first exam date of December 12, 2009. IOM will take registrations for this exam site. For more information and to register, please contact iom@iomnet.org.uk.

If you plan on participating in the December 2009 exams, now is the time to contact IOM about APICS CPIM and CSCP course and self-study offerings!

Join APICS and Enjoy Valuable Benefits
APICS members qualify for special discounted pricing on exams and materials purchased through IOM. APICS offers professional membership and international professional e-membership. IOM offers joint IOM/APICS membership for individuals looking to join the global APICS community. Contact Leonie Edwards today at leonie.edwards@iomnet.org.uk to register for joint membership.

Thank you for being part of APICS’ global community. If you have any questions, comments, or requests, please don’t hesitate to contact international@apics.org.