WHY SHOULD I EARN THE CPIM?

The pandemic caused a major shift in consumer demand and put a spotlight on supply chain vulnerabilities. This makes planning more important than ever, and the NEW CPIM Version 8.0 reflects that.  Earning the APICS CPIM demonstrates mastery of an organization’s internal operations and an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning and how it applies across the extended supply chain.

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

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The new CPIM Version 8.0 Learning System content is divided in to 8 modules. The concepts and best practices you learn will help you elevate your job performance, drive improvement in the efficiency of planning and operations, and make a positive impact on your organization’s overall bottom line.

• Module 1: Supply Chains Overview
• 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