ASSOCIATIONS

APICS - Puerto Rico www.apicspr.org The APICS Puerto Rico Chapter was founded in 1978 as a nonprofit educational organization, based on the American Production and Inventory Control Society's (APICS) body of knowledge. As an educationally driven institution, the APICS Puerto Rico Chapter has promoted this knowledge to develop thousands of operations management professionals in Puerto Rico through seminars, conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities.

Caribbean Shipping Association www.caribbeanshipping.org The Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) was established in 1971 to facilitate development of an efficient, viable Caribbean shipping industry. Since then, the CSA has become the voice of the region's shipping industry and a forum in which matters relevant to the growth and development of Caribbean shipping are discussed. Training and human resources development in the Caribbean shipping industry is the CSA's priority concern. For more information, visit the web site.

SOLE www.sole.org SOLE - The International Society of Logistics is a non-profit international professional society comprised of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education, and management. There are approximately 90 SOLE chapters in more than 50 countries throughout the world. Chapters conduct technical meetings, symposia, and workshops, all designed to provide SOLE members with opportunities for professional advancement. Find out more about SOLE and the benefits of becoming a member or corporate sponsor by visiting the Web site.

The CAFTA Group www.caftagroup.com The CAFTA Group promotes Puerto Rico as the key trade center for the export and import of products and services between the United States and CAFTA (Central America Free Trade Agreement) countries. Other CAFTA countries include Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. The CAFTA Group is the first consulting company to target CAFTA trade opportunities.

Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) www.werc.org WERC is the only professional organization focused on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain. Through membership in WERC, seasoned practitioners and those new to the industry stay at the forefront of innovation, master best practices, and establish valuable professional relationships. WERC offers seminars, publications, online courses, an annual conference, and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange for distribution professionals.