APICS CPIM Certification Course
Logistics & Supply Chain Management
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CPIM 8.0 Certified in Planning & Inventory Management 8.0
Course Methodology
The Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos and group discussions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing CPIM 8.0, participants will be able to:
- Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory
- Improve planning and forecasting
- Manage and apply capacity resource planning
- Improve the S&OP process
- Utilize the company’s ERP system more productively
Target Audience
The APICS CPIM 8.0 is designed for professionals across the supply chain, like Buyers/Planners, Product Planners, Material Managers, Supply Planners, Managers, Consultants, Supply Chain Analysts, Inventory Analysts, Demand Analysts or Supply Chain Managers.
Target Competencies
- Procurement Planning Strategies
- Demand Management
- Inventory Management
- Schedule Planning
- Order Management
Introduction
APICS CPIM 8.0 is a comprehensive program that incorporates the industry’s best practices and strategies to equip supply chain professionals to drive efficient planning and operations in procurement. It combines the crux of CPIM Parts 1 & 2.
CPIM 8.0 is divided into 8 modules:
Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
- Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
- Strategic Scope and Objectives
- Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy
- Functional and Operational Strategies Section E: Environments, Types, and Layouts Performance Monitoring and KPIs
- Risk Management
- Capital Equipment and Facilities
- Sustainability Strategies
Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
- S&OP Purpose and Process
- Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
- Reconciling S&OP Plans
Module 3: Demand
- Demand Management
- Sources of Demand/Forecasting
- Forecast Performance
Module 4: Supply
- Creating and Validating the Master Schedule
- Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
- Material Requirements Planning
- CRP and Scheduling
- Suppliers and Purchasing
- Changes and Product Life Cycle Management
Module 5: Detailed Schedules
- Planning Detailed Schedules
- Scheduling and PAC Methods
- Creating Production and Service Schedules
- Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials
Module 6: Inventory
- Inventory Planning
- Inventory and Product Costs, Value, and Metrics
- Itemized Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
Module 7: Distribution
- Planning Distribution
- Replenishment and Order Management
- Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement
- Quality
- Technology
- Continuous Improvement
The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), also known as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), is a global provider of Supply chain and Logistics management and offers internationally acclaimed certification programs and frameworks. APICS certified professionals earn 21% more than their non certified counterparts.
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