We’ve designed Abel ERP’s manufacturing functionality using APICS principles – internationally recognized best-practice guidelines for supply chain management.
Customers sometimes ask us why Abel ERP behaves a certain way. In our manufacturing functionality, the answer is often that we follow APICS principles and practices.
What is APICS?
APICS is the leading provider of research, education and certification for Supply Chain Professionals. Founded in the U.S.A. in 1957, APICS principles are now internationally recognized as best-practice for Manufacturing, Production, Inventory, Materials Management, Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
We follow APICS principles to ensure Abel ERP supports internationally recognized standards and practices. Abel is also a member of NZPICS, the channel partner of APICS in New Zealand. We also put key members of our team, myself included, through NZPICS training to ensure we have the right skills to understand our customer’s operations and to apply APICS principles in our work.
For more information:
Partners & Associations
ASCM/APICS Website apics.org
APICS YouTube channel
NZPICS Website nzpics.org.nz/

Until next time,
Rik.