cpim: certified in production and inventory management

CPIM: CERTIFIED IN PRODUCTIONAND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

EXPAND YOUR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTCAREER AND IMPROVE YOUR COMPANY’SPROFITABILITY


Why CPIM Certification?APICS, the Association for Operations Management, is respected throughout the world for its educational and professional certification programs. Their certificates are-recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control, supply chain management, and enterprise operations manage-ment. APICS offers 4 internationally recognized certificati-on programs: CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P.

The Certified in Production and Inventory Manage-ment (CPIM) program was developed by APICS in 1973 to provide a common basis for individuals to assess their knowledge and understanding of the principles and prac-tices in the field of production and inventory manage-ment. It also offers in-depth education on concepts, tools, terminology and techniques which you can use within the internal operations of your company.

The CPIM designation is a highly regarded industry cer-tification that demonstrates your initiative to excel and your commitment to acquire the most current industry knowledge and skills. It will help you to enhance your ont-hejob performance, that’s why so many employers consi-der it as a desired qualification for new hires. More than 107.000 professionals have become certified worldwide, including more than 2.200 in Belgium.

A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:• Production and inventory management• Operations• Supply chain management• Procurement• Materials management• Purchasing

• International Certification• Education• Knowledge• Integration

The APICS Certified in Production and In-ventory Management (CPIM) certification is known around the world as the standard for Excellence in Business & Manufacturing!

Get to know the CPIM programThe APICS CPIM program provides Operations Managementprofessionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for today’s marketplace. The focus and value is on ex-panding your knowledge and furthering your professio-nal growth – not solely on passing certification exams. The most important component is the learning experience that occurs while preparing for examinations.

Just as successful companies have adapted to the changingbusiness environment, the CPIM program has changed over the years to keep up with current knowledge and prac-tices such as lean, service industries, globalization, theory of constraints, project management, outsourcing, critical chain, and new approaches in quality management.

CIMCIL regularly organizes CIMCIL Academy sessions.During an afternoon, we provide all information about an industry hot topic. You can learn more about the APICS programs, the certification process in Belgium and the se-veral methods and courses to prepare for examinations. It is an ideal opportunity to get in contact and get personal assistance of our professional staff.

The CIMCIL website is continually updated to provide you with the latest information about exam dates, course sche-dules, recommended books and information sessions. To ensure that you receive a personal notification as soon as new information becomes available, add your email-addressto our CPIM reminder list on www.cimcil.com.

In the following pages you will find a detailed descriptionof the CPIM program, courses, study material and certifica-tion process.

Overview of the CPIM programThe CPIM program consists of 2 modules:

Incorporating a business-process orientation, the CPIM program integrates 2 individual modules in a progression of increased understanding. To become CPIM certified, a candidate must pass an exam for both CPIM modules.

• Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) • Master Planning of Resources (MPR)• Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP)• Execution and Control of Operations (ECO)• Strategic Management of Resources (SMR)

Part I

Part II

Benefits of APICS Certification!• International recognition within the industry• Improved communication through standard terminology• Solid base of knowledge• Up to date to latest trends and best practices• Improved performance• Validation of your knowledge and skills


1. Basics of Supply Chain ManagementThis module provides basic definitions and concepts for planning and controlling the flow of products or services into, through, and out of an organization. It explains fundamental relationships among the activities that occur in the supply chain from suppliers to custo-mers. As the introductory module it covers at an overview level the material presented in depth in the other four modules.

• Business Wide Concepts• Manufacturing Strategies, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),

Lean / Just in Time (JIT), Quality Management systems, Theory of Constraints (TOC)

• Determining and Managing customer demand Demand Management, Sources of Demand, Customer

• Relationship Management (CRM), Forecasting Management• Transformation of Demand into Supply• Design of Products and Processes, Capacity Management,• Planning Systems, Execution and Control, Performance• Measurements

CPIM P1 CertificateThe Basics of Supply Chain Management module covers a solid overview of the concepts, tools and terminology specific to pro-duction and inventory management. This module is the ideal in-troduction course for individuals, working in adjacent functional areas (purchasing, information systems, engineering, ….) who need a solid overview of production and inventory management. That is the reason why Basics of Supply Chain Management is the only module awarded a separate Recognition of Achievement Certifi-cate upon completion: Certified in the Basics of Supply Chain Management.

2. Master Planning of ResourcesThis module explores the processes used to develop sales and operations plans (S&OP). It identifies and assesses in-ternal and external demand and forecasting requirements.It also learns to plan a distribution network and replenish-ment in a distribution environment. It focuses on producingachievable master schedules which are consistent with busi-ness policies, objectives and resource constraints.

• Demand management• Forecasting Demand, Management of the Customer

Interface: Order Servicing, Customer Relationship Management

• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Balancing Supply and Demand, Volume/Mix Trade-offs, Management Considerations, Sales and Operations Planning process, Developing and Validating the Production Plan

• Master Scheduling Linking the Master Scheduling Process to the Business Environment, Management Considerations, Master Scheduling Process, Advanced Planning and Schedu-ling (APS), Measuring Master Schedule Performance

• Distribution Planning Distribution Network Planning, Distribution Replenishment Planning, Measuring the Performance of the Distribution Network and Planning Process

3. Detailed Scheduling and PlanningThis module explores various techniques for material and capacity planning. It includes a detailed explanation of Ma-terial Requirements Planning (MRP), Capacity RequirementsPlanning (CRP), inventory management practices, procure-ment and supplier planning.

• Inventory Management Types and Classifications of Inventory, Inventory Tech-niques,Inventory Planning, Inventory Accuracy, Hand-ling, Storage and Traceability

• Planning Material Requirements to support the Master Schedule Inputs for the Material Planning Process, MRP mecha-nics, Managing the Project Plan, Using MRP outputs

• Planning Operations to support the Priority Plan Inputs for the Capacity Requirements Planning, Detai-led Capacity Planning Techniques, Using CRP Process, Measuring the Performance

• Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply Establishing Relationships with Suppliers, Techniques and Concepts for Supplier Partnerships

4. Execution and Control of OperationsThis module explores the principles, approaches, and tech-niques needed to schedule, control, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations. It addresses a broad base of production operations in a variety of pro-duction environments, including job shop, process plants, high-volume production facilities, and remanufacturing.

• Execution of Operations Key Principles of Executing Activities, Scheduling Tech-niques for the Execution of Operations Plans, Bott-leneck Management, Queue Management, Push vs Pull Systems, Waste Management

• Control of Operations Management of the Control Processes, Control Techniques, Executing and Evaluating Quality

• Management and Communication Organization, training and motivation principles, Effective Communication Techniques

• Design Trade-offs Balancing competing resources, conflicting constraints, and diverse constituencies, Network vs Global Design, Design Activities and Techniques

5. Strategic Management of ResourcesThis module explores the relationship of existing and emer-ging processes and technologies to operations strategy and supply chain-related functions for both manufacturing and service organizations. For maximum comprehension of the course content, students should be familiar with the infor-mation and concepts presented in the other CPIM modules before taking this one.

• Understanding the Business Environment Globalization/Location Issues, Information Requirements, Sustainability

• Developing the Operations Strategy Performance Objectives/Goals, Product/Service Design, Structure and Infrastructure, Coordination Internal Operations and External supply chain partners, Measurements, Logistics, Organizational Commitment Process

• Implementing the Operations Strategy Risk and Risk Mitigation, Change Management, Infrastructure Systems, Structural Deployment


CPIM self-study materialAPICS offers a variety of resources to help you preparefor the exams.

• The CPIM Exam Content Manual is a must have for all candidates. Module by module it outlines the cur-riculum, so you know what subject matter to study. It lists key terminology and suggests a bibliography of primary and additional references. It also contains test-taking advice and scoring information.

• The APICS Dictionary is the standard for defining terms used in the operations management field. It’s a unique reference tool for resource management professionals. This practical dictionary is also available with French translation.

CPIM CoursesCIMCIL offers flexible and convenient educational op-portunitiesto efficiently prepare the APICS examinations: from an intensive review to an in-depth preparation. Our instructors each have more than 10 years of experience intraining both individuals and companies. Moreover they combine expert knowledge with real-life experience in a variety of businesses.

CPIM Review CourseThis course is designed to provide an intensive review of the certification topics for individuals who already possessbasic knowledge.

As the number of sessions are limited to two per module,this course combines self-study with the expertise of an instructor.

It is an efficient way of mastering the scope, key principles,concepts, definitions and terminology. It is probablythe most cost-effective solution. For pricing information,please consult our website: www.cimcil.com.

Module fee includes 6 hours of education, 1 APICS exam, official APICS course material. The official APICS course material includes a CPIM exam content manual, an APICS dictionary and participant guides designedfor classroom interaction.

Self-study candidates should consult the reference books, to develop the knowledge base necessary to attain the CPIM certification. These books are mentioned in the CPIM Exam Content Manual.

For a more detailed description of these books, visit the CIMCIL-bookshop on www.cimcil.com. Top books on the APICS primary reference list are usually available from stock.

Looking for a specific reference book? All the APICS re-ference books can be consulted in the CIMCIL library at our office.

APICS appointed CIMCIL as a licensed distributor of APICS materials. Visit our website for prices and order procedures.

CPIM In-depth CourseFor those who prefer a more interactive setting for their exam preparation, CIMCIL designed the in-depth course. The focus of this course is to increase your knowledge and skills in the field of production and inventory manage-ment. This course is recommended for individuals new to the industry or those in adjacent functional areas, such as purchasing, information systems or engineering, but in need of solid understanding of production and invento-ry management. This is a thorough preparation for each APICS exam!

For pricing information, please consult our website: www.cimcil.com.

• CPIM Part 1: 18 hours + 1 exam• CPIM Part 2: 40 hours + 1 exam

Module fee includes education, 1 APICS exam & official APICS course material.The official APICS course material includes a CPIM exam content manual, an APICS dictionary and participant gui-des designed for classroom interaction.

Exam training sessionYou prepared a module through self-study, or it’s been awhile since you actually took a course or you just want alast minute test to ensure you master the scope of the sub-ject matter – then this type of training is ideally suited toyour needs. We will answer your questions and guide youthrough a CPIM test exam.

For pricing information, please consult our website: www.cimcil.com.

Module fee includes 3 hours of training.

In-Company TrainingIn-company training helps companies excel by custo-mizing course content to address your organization’s needs. Ranging from multi-day sessions to multiple three-hour classes, these trainings can be held at a loca-tion and timing of your choice. If only a few employeesin your organization are pursuing certification, you canbenefit from our consortium training. For these coursesCIMCIL gathers candidates from businesses in the samegeographic area. This education combines the advan-tagesof a public course with the convenience of an in-company training.

Course scheduleTo maximize your results the CIMCIL courses are scheduledin accordance with the exam dates provided by APICS. To ensure that you receive a personal notification as soon as a new module starts: add your e-mail address to our Course Reminder mailing list on our website. Depending on your knowledge and experience you can compose your personal preparation schedule. Because you can register per module, you are able to switch between review and in-depth sessions, according to your background knowledge of a particular module. The teaching language is English as this is the language used in all study material (participant workbooks and slides) and the exams. For additional de-tails and the course schedule visit our website.

Course registrationTo register for a course, use the appropriate registration form on our website. Save up to 40% on your registration fee by using KMO-portefeuille. To cancel your registration,send a written request no later than 10 business days be-fore the start of the course. There is a cancellation fee of 25%. After this deadline the full registration fee will be charged.

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About CIMCILAPICS selected CIMCIL as their Certification Associate for Belgium. CIMCIL organizes the APICS exams, distri-butes the APICS educational materials and assists the candidates in preparing for the APICS exams: CIMCIL is your professional guide in your APICS certification pre-paration process. More than 5.000 professionals already attended APICS courses of CIMCIL. CIMCIL delivers rele-vant education that will help you to excel in your career and contribute to your organization’s success!

Training in Operations & Supply Chain Management is our core business. Thanks to our interactive workshops, we provide a good balance between theory and hands-on experience, which gives you a solid base of know-ledge. Visit www.cimcil.com for more information about our educational programs.

CIMCIL is recognized by the Flemish government as a certified training center. This means you can save up to 40% on your CIMCIL training costs by using the ‘KMO-portefeuille’. CIMCIL is your partner in education, whether you are looking for an open course, an in-com-pany training, a workshop or a certification program.

CIMCIL Knowledge Institute bvba is a division of Moore Belgium Consulting, providing training programs and workshops in the field of Supply Chain & Operati-ons management and Lean Ma-nagement.

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