APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
What is APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certification?
( Previously known as APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management ( CPIM )
Certification )
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control.
APICS CPIM certification may be right for you if you want to demonstrate professional knowledge in increasing an organization’s profitability by optimizing its production and inventory management within the “four walls” of the organization.
Supply Chain Operations Areas Most Suited for CPIM Designation
Planning
Production and inventory management
Operations
Supply chain management
Procurement
Materials management
Purchasing
What does APICS CPIM ( Certified in Planning and Inventory Management ) Designation/ Program meant to you and your employer?
The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply chain risk. CPIM serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by making you a more valuable asset to your organization and keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s global economy.
The APICS CPIM designation provides the candidate with the knowledge to improve productivity within the organization's supply chain and increase profitability by optimizing the organization's inventory management.
To YOU
Demonstrate your knowledge and your competency in the field of Operation Management
Create opportunity for career advancement and increased earnings
Professional Development
Ability to handle work related issues confidently
To YOUR Employer
Demonstrate skillful, knowledgeable and competent employees
Increase employee confidence
Increase teamwork among employees
Increase higher Operation Efficiency
Increase customer confidence
Grow company's financial performance
Educational / Professional Prerequisites
None (no bachelor’s degree or international equivalent is required)
HOW DO I TEST?
You need to sit for ONLY 1 exam to earn the CPIM designation
CPIM exam part consists of 150 questions answered in 3.5 hours
You will receive your results immediately after completing the exams. With a passing score 300 and above, you can start using your new CPIM credential immediately!
Outcomes
After earning the CPIM you will be able to:
Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory
Improve forecasting
Improve the S&OP process
Manage and apply capacity resource planning
Work more productively with your company’s ERP system
CPIM 8.0
Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
Section A: Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
Section B: Strategic Scope and Objectives
Section C: Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy
Section D: Functional and Operational Strategies
Section E: Environments, Types, and Layouts
Section F: Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Section G: Risk Management.
Section H: Capital Equipment and Facilities
Section I: Sustainability Strategies
Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
Section A: S&OP Purpose and Process
Section B: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Section C: Reconciling S&OP Plans
Module 3: Demand
Section A: Demand Management
Section B: Sources of Demand/Forecasting
Section C: Forecast Performance
Module 4: Supply
Section A: Creating and Validating the Master Schedule
Section B: Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
Section C: Material Requirements Planning.
Section D: CRP and Scheduling
Section E: Suppliers and Purchasing
Section F: Changes and Product Life Cycle Management.
Module 5: Detailed Schedules
Section A: Planning Detailed Schedules
Section B: Scheduling and PAC Methods
Section C: Creating Production and Service Schedules
Section D: Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials
Module 6: Inventory
Section A: Inventory Planning
Section B: Inventory and Product Costs, Value and Metrics
Section C: Itemized Inventory Management
Section D: Inventory Control
Module 7: Distribution
Section A: Planning Distribution
Section B: Replenishment and Order Management
Section C: Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Module 8: Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
Section A: Quality
Section B: Technology
Section C: Continuous Improvement
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