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APICS CPIM 8.0- Certified in Planning & Inventory Management 8.0

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APICS CPIM 8.0- Certified in Planning & Inventory Management 8.0

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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.

Blue Ocean Academy is associated with APICS to offer professional certification in Supply Chain Management in the UAE, India and other GCC countries.

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.

Blue Ocean Academy is associated with APICS to offer professional certification in Supply Chain Management in the UAE, India and other GCC countries.