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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:
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scheduling your exam via phone (add $10) (no extra charge if you
reserve online)
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rescheduling an exam with more than 24 hours notice ($15)
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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:
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APICS Chapter Review Courses – contact us at education@apicsgulf.org
regarding class offerings.
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Online
APICS CPIM Fast Trak Course – covers
content for all 5 exams in one 64-hour online course.
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APICS
Certification Review Workshops
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Online
APICS CPIM Review Courses
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APICS
CPIM Self Study
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APICS
CPIM Primary References
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If you have
any questions or would like more information, please contact us! Send email to cpim@apicsgulf.org.
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