Program Overview
Provides candidates with the ability to understand and evaluate Planning and inventory activities within a company’s global operations.
Area of content
CPIM focuses on an organization’s internal operations and provides an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning and provides the knowledge to apply this information across the extended supply chain.
Company benefit
The CPIM program provides employees with the understanding to evaluate Planning and inventory activities within an organization’s global operations by improving efficiency, maximizing technology ROI and streamlining operations to address challenges and opportunities.
Candidate benefit
The CPIM program increases a candidate’s functional knowledge of Planning and inventory management by providing them with the tools they need to effectively evaluate and manage activities.
Study methods and Materials
- 40 hours live virtual/Class Room Training
- Sessions can be scheduled according to client’s requirement
- E copy of materials will be shared
- Recorded version of training will be shared to students after every session for LVC’s
- Syllabus is aligned with APIC’s CPIM
Exams
Must pass all five modules to become certified.
- 5 modules each have their own exam:
- Basics of Supply Chain Management -105 multiple choice questions. 80 operational and 25 pre-test* questions.
- All other modules: 75 multiple-choice questions per exam. 60 operational and 15 pre-test* questions.
- Master Planning of Resources
- Detailed Scheduling and Planning
- Execution and Control of Operations
- Strategic management of Resources
Exam scoring
APICS uses a scaled score methodology, which is a technique for equating scores in which the degree of difficulty varies from one exam form to the next. The APICS CPIM score range is 265 to 330.
Fail = 265–299
Pass = 300-330
Pricing per exam
North America
APICS Members $165 USD
Non-members $250 USD
International Students
APICS members $325 USD
Non-members: $410 USD
