Sprott supply chain management students launch APICS chapter

Undergraduate students in the Sprott Supply Chain Management Association are starting a student chapter of APICS, a leading professional association for supply chain and operations management that provides research, education and certification programs in supply chain excellence.

Representatives from APICS present Student Chapter plaque to supply chain management student Gurjot Sahni and Sprott professor Alan Cai. — From left to right: APICS VP Membership & Education Benjamin Schlussel; Sprott Professor Alan Cai; SSCMA President Gurjot Sahni, and; APICS Canada District Manager Andrew Zeitz,.

“Our partnership with APICS gives the student body access to various events. These events are often attended by industry professionals seeking to improve and share their supply chain management knowledge and experience,” says Gurjot Sahni, Bachelor of Commerce student and President of the Sprott Supply Chain Management Association. “SSCMA plans to host APICS events at the Sprott School of Business and Carleton University at large.”

Members of the student chapter will have access to free or discounted tickets to APICS chapter events, as well as a variety of career resources, webinars and white papers. The APICS Ottawa Chapter runs a mentorship program that matches students with an accredited or certified APICS member.

“Having personally taken advantage of this program, I believe it is a great tool as a student to have access to,” adds Gurjot.

The student-run Sprott Supply Chain Management Association (SSCMA) promotes careers in supply chain management to Sprott students and provides a number of professional development, networking and social opportunities throughout the year. Follow SSMA on Facebook and Twitter.

APICS is the premier professional association for supply chain and operations 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) and APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference Professional (SCOR-P) designations set the industry standard. With over 43,000 members and more than 300 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers.