Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) CPIM Program was started by APICS in 1973 to provide a common basis for individuals to access their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. Since then, APICS has administered more than half million tests in 40 countries. Today, CPIM is recognised around the world as a standard of professional competence in supply chain management (SCM). More than 55,000 people have earned the CPIM designation since then and thousands continue to pursue the certification each year. 

After passing the Basics of Supply Chain Management module, the successful candidate shall receive the Certificate in Basics of Supply Chain Management  (BSCM). Upon passing all five modules, the candidate shall be awarded the CPIM. The professional designation can be put after the person's name.
 

THE BENEFITS 

• increased technical and functional knowledge
• widespread recognition of professional competence
• enhance credibility with both employers and customers
• demonstrated levels of professional expertise and skill
• evident commitment to professional growth and development

• optimize your inventory investment
• deliver products and services Just-in-Time
• streamline operations through accurate forecasting
• consistently meet your long-, medium-, and short- range goals
• manage all aspects of the supply chain
• maximize the performance of your systems and technologies

Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials  in a supply chain.  In the Basics, you get a complete overview  of material flow, from internal and  external suppliers to and  from your organization. Topics include
· Introduction to Supply  Chain Management 
· Forecasting
· Master Planning
· Material Requirements Planning
· Capacity Management and Production Activity Control
· Inventory Fundamentals
· Inventory Management
· Physical Distribution
· Total Quality  Management (TQM) and Purchasing
· Just-in-Time (JIT) Manufacturing
 

Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations  plans and identify  and assess internal and external demand and  forecasting requirements. The course  focuses on the importance  of producing achievable master schedules that are  consistent with  business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics  include:

· Business Planning Process
· Forecasting Demand
· Distribution Planning
· Demand Management and Customer Service
· The Sales and Operations Planning Process 
· The Master Scheduling Process
· Managing the Master Scheduling Process 
· Validating the Plan and Measuring Business Performance
 
 

Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling.  Study  detailed descriptions of material requirements planning  (MRP), capacity  requirements planning (CRP), inventory management  practices, and procurement and  supplier planning. Topics include

· Inventory Management: Order Planning
· Inventory Management: Customer Service
· Information Used in the Material Planning Process
· MRP Mechanics: The Basics
· Using MRP Outputs
· The Detailed Capacity Planning Process
· Capacity Mechanics
· Establishing Relationships with Suppliers
· Supplier Relationships and Procurement Plans
 

4. Execution & Control of Operaions 

Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing  work plans and  implementing controls, reporting activity results,  and providing feedback on  performance. The course explains techniques  for scheduling and controlling  production processes, the execution  of quality initiatives and continuous  improvement plans, and the  control and handling of inventories. Topics  include
· Planning, Execution, and Control Overview
· Scheduling Production and Process Operations
· Authorizing, Execution and Reporting Activities for Push Systems
· Authorizing, Execution and Reporting Activities for Pull Systems
· Communicating Customer-Supplier Information and Controlling    Resources
· Quality and Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Basic Concepts
· Quality and Continuous Improvement Initiatives – Making It Happen
· Quality Management Processes
· Evaluating Performance of Production Operations
 

5. Strategic Management of Resources 

Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes  and technologies to  manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related  functions. The course addresses  three main topics: aligning resources  with the strategic plan, configuring and  integrating operating  processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing  change.  Topics include
· Aligning Resources with Strategic Plans
· Choices Affecting Operations Structures
· Choices Affecting Operations Infrastructures
· Configuring and  Integrating Operating Processes
· Supply Chain Management
· Configuring and Integrating Design and Development and Cost Management Processes
· Project Management
· Measurement Management
· Change Management