Memberships

Membership of SAPICS enables individuals and companies to benefit from the variety of business learning opportunities, event attendance and professional development in a structured and cost-effective manner. All memberships are valid for a year from the date of payment.


SAPICS Individual Membership

This membership category is for the supply chain professional who wants to benefit from attending SAPICS professional development events and accessing the professional community networking platform that SAPICS offers.


Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership

This membership category offers the advantage of discounted rates for all APICS International Certifications as well as the benefits associated with the SAPICS Individual membership. The Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership package includes membership of the international body ASCM in the USA as well as individual membership of SAPICS. ASCM is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education, and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation, and resilience. SAPICS proudly represents ASCM as the exclusive Premier Elite Channel Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa. BENEFITS SAPICS individual membership benefits are listed above or on our website.


Global ASCM/SAPICS Membership

This package is ideally suited to those individuals who are already APICS Certified and need to maintain their certifications. Membership benefits are the same as those of the Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership but do not include the discounted rates for exams and self-study education materials.


SAPICS Young Professional Membership

This membership category is applicable to Supply chain professionals who are just starting out in their careers and are under 25 years of age.


SAPICS Student Membership

Our student membership category is for full-time tertiary students. These are our aspiring supply chain professionals who haven't yet entered the world of work. This membership is intended to introduce students to the working world and what will be expected of them.


SAPICS Corporate Membership

A SAPICS Corporate Membership demonstrates that your organization is clearly committed to advancing supply chain growth and development. These businesses understand that in order to thrive in today's VUCA environment it is no longer enough to embrace the core elements of supply chain management. Still, they must focus on creating future-proof, agile and competitive supply chains. Alignment with SAPICS validates that your organisation actively promotes Supply Chain improvement initiatives and skills development, this in turn, attracts like-minded clients and partnerships, it also signifies to potential future employees that your organisations are a leader in Supply Chain Management, thus making your organisation appealing to work for.


SAPICS Small Business Hub Membership

• Enhance your professional network.

• Participate in face-to-face and online communities.

• Educational activities

• Discounted registration fees at events including the Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain Professionals.

• Network with local peers in the industry and get discounts on various workshops and conference.

  1. Individual
  2. Corporate
  • SAPICS Individual membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 1,045

    This membership category is for the supply chain professional who not only wants to benefit from attending SAPICS professional development events but also to access the professional community networking platform that SAPICS has to offer.


    Benefits

    • A platform that enables you to achieve personal growth and professional development. The Glue Up membership portal gives access to fellow professionals with whom members can network, learn and share
    • Annual SAPICS member's only networking, social and site visit events in Gauteng, KZN and the Western Cape. Attendance is free and these events are hosted by leading supply chain professionals in the world, and the topics are relevant, vital and informative. 
    • 2 points earned per year towards an individual's International certification maintenance plan including APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) IBF CPF maintenance and DDI Certifications.  
    • Significantly discounted registration fees to attend the SAPICS Annual Conference – the Leading Event in Africa for Supply Chain Management Professionals – 9 – 13 June 2024, Century City, Cape Town 
    • Access to the presentations showcased at the SAPICS Annual Conference
    • Discounted registration fees to attend all SAPICS public workshops throughout the year such as the Certified Supply Chain Analyst (CSCA), Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF), and others
    • Discounted registration fees to other SAPICS conferences and events, as well as events arranged/organised with partner bodies. 
    • SAPICS members receive a monthly digital magazine from FOCUS on Transport and Logistics.
    • Access to the Career Centre for exciting career opportunities 
    • Opportunity to vote at the SAPICS AGM and be nominated to serve on the Board.

     

    Price

    R 1,201.75 Incl VAT valid for 1 year

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  • SAPICS Student Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 150

    Our student membership category is for full-time tertiary students. These are the aspiring supply chain professionals who haven't yet entered the world of work. This membership is intended to introduce students to the working world and what will be expected of them.

    Benefits

    1. Complimentary access to Members-only events – site visits, breakfasts, webinars.
    2. A platform that enables you to achieve personal growth and professional development. The Glue Up membership portal gives access to fellow professionals with whom members can network, learn and share
    3. Significantly (75%) student discounted registration fees to attend the SAPICS Annual Conference taking place in June 2025 in Cape Town – for Learning, Networking, and elevating yourself.
    4. Free attendance at the YP&S Conference online in February 2025.
    5. SAPICS members receive a monthly digital magazine from FOCUS on Transport and Logistics.
    6. Access to the Career Centre for exciting career opportunities. CVs can be placed on the website for members. SAPICS has relationships with leading recruitment companies specialising in Supply Chain Management, Logistics and Procurement roles.
    7. Access to the SAPICS Mentorship Programme! 
    8. Receive regular and informative communications from SAPICS to assist you in your studies and projects.


    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    You are enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited tertiary institution. Verification is required in one of the following ways:

    • A tertiary transcript (showing previous full-time student status)
    • Proof of registration (showing full-time student status for the year)


    Price

    R150 excl VAT FOR 12 MONTHS of membership

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  • Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $280 / R 4,400

    This membership category offers the advantage of discounted rates for all APICS International Certifications as well as the benefits associated with the SAPICS Individual membership. 

    The Joint SAPICS/ASCM Membership package includes membership of the international body ASCM in the USA as well as individual membership of SAPICS. ASCM is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education, and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation, and resilience. SAPICS is proud to represent ASCM as the exclusive Premier Elite Channel Partner in Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Benefits

    • Supply Chain Learning Center - Gain a deeper understanding of supply chain management key competencies and trends through a variety of exclusive offerings.
    • APICS Certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD and SCOR-P) or pursue targeted certificates in procurement or warehousing.
    • Receive regular articles, blogs, and newsletters - Stay informed with award-winning content from ASCM publications
    • Frameworks, Standards and Models - Assess your supply chain's performance to ensure your company meets global standards of excellence with tools, benchmarks, and models.
    • APICS Dictionary and App - Stay current and ensure you and your team speak the same language with free access to more than 4900 supply chain definitions.
    • Earn eight points per year towards maintaining your CPIM, CSCP and CLTD.


    Price

    R 5 060 / $280 Incl VAT valid for 1 year

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  • Global ASCM/SAPICS Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    $180 / R 3,200

    This package is ideally suited to those individuals who are already APICS Certified and need to maintain their certifications. membership benefits are similar to those in the individual package and Joint SAPICS ASCM package but does not include discounted rates for exams or self-study education materials.


    Price

    R 3 680 / $180 Incl VAT valid for 1 year

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  • SAPICS Young Professional Membership
    Duration
    12 months
    Package price
    R 525

    This membership category is applicable to Supply chain professionals who are just starting out in their careers and are under 25 years of age. A copy of the member's ID will be required. 

    Benefits

    • The same benefits as the SAPICS individual member, excludes the opportunity to vote at the SAPICS AGM
    • Free registration to the SAPICS Young Professional Conference
    • Young professional registration rate to attend the CSCA (Certified Supply Chain Analyst) course


    Price

    R 603.75 Incl VAT valid for 1 year

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