APICS CPIM
Certified in planning and inventory management
What is APICS CPIM?
APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) is an internationally recognised course on operations management at a higher professional level.
The curriculum reflects the latest insights into production logistics, supply chain management and business process improvement.
Globalisation of production has led to a strong and growing demand for personnel who can operate as part of long production chains.
The APICS CPIM training course is for professionals who want to stay abreast of the latest knowledge and technologies in the field of operations management. It is a study that enjoys global industry acceptance.
How do you become CPIM Certified?
By passing 1 exam candidates acquire the APICS CPIM certificate and the internationally recognized and valued title. . The certificate with worldwide industry acceptance and a standard in supply chain.
Content of the CPIM training
The training consists of 8 modules regarding the production logistics.
For more knowledge about the supply chain and alignment of the supply chain with the business strategy, the following topics are covered in this training.
Structure
Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
Module 3: Demand
Module 4: Supply
Module 5 Detailed Schedules
Module 6: Inventory
Module 7: Distribution
Module 8: Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement
Preparing for the CPIM exams
Criteria for success:
- Bachelor level or college level of intellectual ability with sufficient experience in operations management
- Good reading skills in English, (the textbooks and the exams are in English).
- The correct study material, i.e. the compulsory APICS CPIM Learning System. (books and online system).
- Preferably some work experience in a production environment.
- Taking/having enough study time for preparation and homework and having an active, participatory attitude during lessons.
- Taking the exam as soon as possible after completing the course.
Dates and locations
Several times a year we offer group training APICS CPIM in evening and/or day training.
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