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Basic Overview of the APICS certification and CPIM practice questions.
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What is the APICS CPIM Certification? By: Mike Hamilton www.productionplanningpro.com
CPIM which stands for Certified in Production and Inventory Management is a training course run by APICS (Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success) that teaches you the knowledge needed to identify, consider, and strengthen production and inventory activities inside a business' supply chain. What is the APICS CPIM Certification?
APICS The Association for Operations Management is a world leader as well as a premier knowledge resource in supply chain and operations management, • APICS, has about 50,000 personal and 20,000 corporate members. • The organization was established in 1957 to grow the information base offered to professional managers. • It's international in scope, offering memberships to individuals and corporations, as well as academic groups, worldwide. • APICS is most widely known for its two globally recognized certifications CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional). APICS Background
The APICS CPIM program is accessible to all individuals in manufacturing arenas and there's no academic requirement for involvement. • Candidates must pass five modules that cover all aspects of production and inventory management. • It is up to the student to decide the strategy to study for each module. • I recommend students get ready for the exams by using the Production Planning Pro CPIM Learning Kit or our CPIM iPhone Apps. • It is a great CPIM study guide filled with CPIM practice questions to help students gauge if they are ready for the actual test CPIM Preparation and Test
The 5 modules comprise of: • Basics of Supply Chain Management - The primary principles in managing the entire flow of materials in the supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered. • Master Planning of Resources - This module discusses the knowledge of both supply and demand planning and identifies conditions which often require action. • Detailed Scheduling and Planning - Gain a working understanding of the various tools and techniques when it comes to scheduling of inventory. • Execution and Control of Operations - Understand how to translate plans into functional activities and define and utilize techniques found in the operations discipline. • Strategic Management of Resources - Realize higher-level thinking of strategic planning and execution of supply chain procedures. CPIM Modules
Having a CPIM Certification is a great way to boost your career so start your certification today!