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APICS is a global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management. For more than 50 years, members have relied on APICS for its educational programs, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Student members of APICS play an important role as future leaders in the operations management profession and the association. As a student member, APICS provides you with the industry publications, tools, resources, and connections that can enhance your knowledge and prepare you for career success.

Your UTD Student Chapter of APICS provides members with opportunities to network with local industry professionals through on-campus speakers, off-campus facility tours and monthly North Texas APICS dinner meetings. In addition, students participate in events such as our annual Undergraduate Internship Poster Competition, Undergraduate and Grade Simulation Competition, and Doctoral Plossl Dissertation Competition. Other benefits include free preparation/review classes for the Certified Professional in Inventory Management examinations.

APICS student membership is $25 and criteria are as follows.

  • Enrolled in six credit hours or more
  • Not employed full time.

For more information, contact Dr. Holly Lutze at hlutze@utdallas.edu.
APICS site: http://www.apics.org/default.htm
North Texas Chapter: http://www.ntxapics.org/

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ISM is the first and largest supply management association in the world with 40,000 members and committed to leading the profession into the future. As a member, you instantly become part of a dynamic and progressive organization representing a vibrant cross-section of industries at all levels: from those who just entered the field to senior-level professions.

Membership for full-time students is free. For student members, ISM offers a pathway to a successful future. Its diverse membership provides networking opportunities at every level, in every industry. Benefits of membership include a subscription for Inside Supply Management Magazine, access to a premier center for industry-related research/information, an Online Career Center and more.

Your UTD Student Chapter of ISM provides you with opportunities to network with local industry professionals through on-campus speakers, off-campus facility tours and monthly ISM-Dallas dinner meetings. Among other activities, as a member you may participate in an exclusive mentoring program, whereby they are matched one-to-one with a professional member of ISM-Dallas to learn more about getting started in a Supply Management career.

For more information, contact Dr. Holly Lutze at hlutze@utdallas.edu.
ISM site: http://www.ism.ws/
ISM Dallas: http://www.ismdallas.org/