APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Course Overview

The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control and supply chain management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement. The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-oriented topic areas to provide participants with the best possible educational assessment and knowledge base – covering the terminologies, concept and strategies related to Demand Management, Procurement Management, Supplier Planning, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Planning, Sales & Operations planning, Master Scheduling, Performance Measurements, Supplier Relationships, Quality Control and Continuous Improvement.

More than 95,000 professionals have earned their APICS CPIM since 1973, and nearly 3,000 have achieved Fellow status. After earning an APICS CPIM designation, individuals will be able to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company’s global operations.

Benefits to Organization:

• Maximize ROI on the systems and technologies within one organization
• Control the inventory level and earn huge benefits to the organization
• Gain knowledge to apply principles ERP software to cover various critical functions within the organization
• Enhance one's credibility within their organization
• Improve customer service by understanding and managing all aspects of the supply chain
• Gain a competitive advantage by maximizing one's systems and technologies
• Satisfy the customers by delivering products and services Just-in-Time

Benefits to Individual:

• Increase one functional knowledge of production and inventory management
• Master the tools one needs to effectively manage global supply chain activities
• Earn customer satisfaction by delivering Lean/Just-in-Time products and services
• Create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication
• Achieve a globally recognized knowledge base and certification to enhance their career growth.