CPIM - Certified in Production and Inventory Management

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 90,000 manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.

The CPIM education can help you to:

  • Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
  • Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization’s supply chain.
  • Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.
  • Predict outcomes more accurately.
  • Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time.
  • Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’s inventory investment.
  • Enhance your credibility among peers, employers and customers.

 

Who should earn the CPIM designation?
The CPIM program is essential for professionals involved in:

  • Productions and inventory management
  • Operations
  • Supply chain management
  • Procurement
  • Materials management
  • Purchasing

 

CPIM Modules
Candidates must pass all exams for the following modules:

 

APICS CPIM Exams
The APICS CPIM exams are offered by computer-based testing throughout the year.  Specific dates and house of operation vary by computer-based testing site.  These exams are administered through Pearson VUE – as experts in providing knowledge measurement services, APICS has chosen them to administer the APICS CPIM exams in the most effective, ethical way possible.  To learn about the process of registering for your next APICS CPIM exam, visit the Pearson VUE website.

 

Exam fees are $120 per exam for APICS members and $155 per exam for non-members.  Effective January 1, 2011, Pearson VUE will start charging the following additional fees, if applicable:

·         scheduling your exam via phone (add $10) (no extra charge if you reserve online)

·         rescheduling an exam with more than 24 hours notice ($15)

·         cancelling an exam more than 24 hours in advance ($50)

APICS CPIM Preparation 
Whether you’re preparing to take your first APICS CPIM exam or your last, APICS offers a wide variety of ways for you to get ready.  Preparation for the exams will help you increase your performance and give you added insight into the concepts and expertise required of an APICS CPIM designee.

By combining learning options, you can truly tailor your APICS CPIM exam preparation to you and your individual learning style.  Some of your options are:

·         APICS Chapter Review Courses – contact us at education@apicsgulf.org regarding class offerings.

·         Online APICS CPIM Fast Trak Course – covers content for all 5 exams in one 64-hour online course.

·         APICS Certification Review Workshops

·         Online APICS CPIM Review Courses

·         APICS CPIM Self Study

·         APICS CPIM Primary References

 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us!  Send email to cpim@apicsgulf.org.

 

 

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