Certified in Production and Inventory Management

CPIM

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Certified in Production and Inventory Management

The Certified in Production and Inventory Management [CPIM] is a professional certification, provided by APICS since 1973, recognized globally as a standard in production and inventory management. So far there are more than 1,00,000 professionals who have achieved this designation to showcase their commitment to the profession. This certification enhances the professional value of the individual, increases the earning potential and provides a career advantage over peers. One can learn necessary terminologies, concepts and strategies related to various knowledge areas like procurement and supplier planning, demand management, MRP, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations plannig, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, etc.

Certification Benefits

Knowledge- Possession of the CPIM designation endorses your technical and functional knowledge in Inventory and Production Management.

Visibility- Your commitment to the profession is recognised and visible across the supply chain community.

Career Growth - Increases your professional value, hiring potential and credibility thereby ensuring a successful career in the field of production and inventory.

Improved Performance- The knowledge and skills acquired helps you to improve the job performance.

As a CPIM Professional- You will know how to optimise inventory, increase productivity, systemize operations, improvise customer satisfaction, and increase profitability of the organization.

Certification Process

Check your eligibility with us

Discuss with the faculty to understand how to prepare and how it will be helpful in your career path

Enrol for the program

Receive Preparation Material

Prepare for the examination

Attend the one-to- one pre-exam review assessment

Appear in the examination

Get CPIM certified

Module-1: Basics of Supply Chain Management

The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers arecovered in the Basics module. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. Thisincludes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning,execution, monitoring, and control that occur.Knowledge of the material in this module isassumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules, which coversimilar topics in much greater depth. Topics include:

01. Understanding basic business wide concepts, including understanding various supply chain environments

02. Managing demand, including markets and customer expectations

03. Designing products, processes, and information systems

04. Understanding supply issues including inventory costs, functions, and metrics

Module-2: Master Planning of Resources

Explore and be able to apply the principles of demand management, sales and operations planning, masterscheduling, and distribution planning, and to identify conditions that require action. This module evaluates knowledgeof both supply and demand planning for mid- to long- term independent demand. Topics include:

01.Recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace

02.Bringing together all the plans for the business

03.Disaggregating the production plan into an executable schedule

04.Planning the distribution network and replenishment

Module-3: Detailed Scheduling and Planning

Acquire a working knowledge of the tools and techniques for planning of inventory, including planning techniques such as MRP, CRP, lean, TOC, and projects. Understand the effect of using each technique; know standard measurements for inventory, materials, capacity and supplier performance; and recognize when to escalate issues. Topics include:

01.Managing inventory, planning material requirements, planning capacity requirements, and procurement and supplier planning

02.Recognizing the importance of supply chain management and deploying supply chain strategies related to scheduling, planning, and sourcing

03.Translating product-level plans and schedules generated at the master planning level into requirements that can be procured or produced

04.Bridging the master planning area with the execution and control function

05.Planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and implementing projects that are used to manage the supply of products and services

Module-4: Execution and Control of Operations

Learn to translate plans into operational activities and define and apply techniques in the operations field. Topics include:

01.Comparing actual output to plans and taking appropriate corrective actions

02.Communicating ideas in a group setting and instructing others in tasks

03.Creating operational solutions in the face of competing resources

04.Explaining the release of work and reporting performance through data collection

05.Understanding the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans

06.Evaluating trade-offs and participating in design decisions

Module-5: Strategic Management of Resources Module

Move your learning to the next level through the SMR module that includes higher-level thinking or strategic planning and implementation of operations. This includes an understanding of how market requirements drive the resources and processes of an organization. Topics include:

01.Understanding concepts that require a combination of elements and higher thinking within the entire CPIM body of knowledge

02.Knowing the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to operations and supply chain functions

03.Understanding various business environments

04.Knowing how business strategies are developed and how operation strategies are implemented