CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge in the evolving field of inventory management. The body of knowledge contained in this certification has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge in a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management. The major requirement for earning the CPIM is passing the exams of the five modules that define the CPIM: Basics of Supply Chain Management, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Execution and control of Operations, and Strategic Management of Resources.
BENEFITS TO YOUR ORGANIZATION
- Understanding, integration and management of supply chains
- Develop supply chain strategy aligned with corporate objectives
- Manage supplier and customer relationships
- Improved professionalism
- Learn how logistics, data and technology enhance performance
- Achieve seamless integration of all processes to meet customer needs, reduce costs and increase profits.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Introduce basic definitions and concepts for planning and controlling materials
- Discuss types of manufacturing systems and management tools
- Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans
- Focus on developing and validating a plan of supply
- Integrate sales and operations plans, demand forecasts, and customer demand into a particular master schedule.
- Detailed Scheduling and Planning
- Focus on material and capacity scheduling and planning
- Detailed explanation of material requirements planning (MRP)
- Explains capacity requirements planning in detail
- Execution and Control of Operations
- Explain techniques for scheduling and controlling production and processing operations
- Address the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans.
- Strategic Management of Resources
- Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain related functions
- Address aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change
TRAINING DESCRIPTION AND MATERIALS
This instructor led course with reference texts, focuses in part on the study and application of course materials to the supply chain environment. Each module offers a separate exam. Certification is earned by passing all five module exams, and is often listed as a requirement for materials management professionals.
HOURS
Your Certification in Production & Inventory Management is a 130-hour training activity. This activity has an accelerated delivery model for participants with the appropriate professional experience.
Course Offered Open Enrollment: Yes
Online Delivery Available: No
Certification Option: Yes
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