NEW for 2017-18!  APICS is pleased to announce the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program will be reconfigured to better serve the needs of the supply chain workforce. Changes to the program are based on direct feedback from our members and reflect APICS’s ability to evolve along with supply chain management.

The new configuration will:

  • Move from a 5-module exam configuration to a 2-module exam configuration.
  • Bring the CPIM program more in line with the format and delivery expectations of other APICS certification products.
  • Address content overlap between modules.
  • Streamline the preparation process and improve efficiency of the APICS CPIM designation.

CPIM Part 1

CPIM Part 1 is the first in the 2-Part Series of the NEW CPIM Curriculum released in the Fall of 2017.  CPIM Part 1 is the equivalent of Basics of Supply Chain Management.
If you have not started preparing for CPIM Certification, you have the option to take either the BSCM or the CPIM Part 1 exam. If you have completed the BSCM course review and passed the exam (and are within the time limit for completing the program), you may complete the CPIM Certification process by completing the 4 Legacy Exams or the New Part 2 Exam. Below is an outline for this course. Futher course details will be added as they become available.

CPIM Part 1 Topics Covered

Module 1: Basics of Supply Chain Management

  • Introduction
  • Section A: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
  • Section B: Demand Management
  • Section C: Master Planning
  • Section D: Materials Requirements Planning
  • Section E: Capacity Management
  • Section F: Purchasing
  • Section G: Inventory Management
  • Section H: Execution and Control
  • Section I: Physical Distribution
  • Section J: Continuous Improvement

CPIM Part 2

CPIM Part 2 is the final course of the NEW CPIM Curriculum released in the Fall of 2017.  CPIM Part 2 is the equivalent of final 4 modules of the Legacy CPIM Program. If you have completed the BSCM or the CPIM Part 1 course review and passed the exam (and are within the time limit for completing the program), you may complete the CPIM Certification process by passing the the New Part 2 Exam. Below is an outline for this course. Futher course details will be added as they become available.

CPIM Part 2 Topics Covered

Module 1: Strategic Management of Resources

  • Introduction
  • Section A: Developing a Business Strategy
  • Section B: Gathering and Analyzing Internal/External Information
  • Section C: Where Will We Compete?
  • Section D: How Will We Compete?
  • Section E: Sustainability and Strategy
  • Section F: Business Planning
  • Section G: Aligning the Operations Strategy
  • Section H: Infrastructure

Module 2: Master Planning of Resources

  • Introduction
  • Section A: Demand Management
  • Section B: Sales and Operations Planning
  • Section C: Master Scheduling
  • Section D: Distribution Planning

Module 3: Detailed Scheduling and Planning

  • Introduction
  • Section A: Inventory Management
  • Section B: Materials Requirements Planning
  • Section C: Managing Projects
  • Section D: Detailed Capacity Planning
  • Section E: Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply

Module 4: Execution and Control of Operations

  • Introduction
  • Section A: Execution of Operations
  • Section B: Scheduling and Authorizations
  • Section C: Quality, Communication and Continuous Improvement
  • Section D: Design Concepts and Trade-offs