CPIM

Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Why CPIM Matters

Supply chains are evolving fast, driven by digital transformation, global risk, and rising complexity. The updated and globally-recognized APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) equips you with the planning and inventory skills needed to lead with confidence today and adapt for what’s next.

• Digital Transformation: Apply AI, automation, and modern planning tools to real-world decisions.
• Planning & Risk Mitigation: Build resilient plans to manage disruption and uncertainty
• Supplier & Geopolitical Readiness: Navigate global sourcing volatility with confidence
• Strategy to Execution: Connect planning decisions to financial and operational outcome

A CPIM education can help you to:

• Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
• Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization’s supply chain.
• Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.
• Predict outcomes more accurately.
• Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time.
• Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’s inventory investment.

• Production Planner
• Manufacturing
• Supply Chain Manager
• Buyer
• Purchasing Manager
• Materials Manager
• Purchaser and Supply Chain Analyst

CPIM content covers the following key topics: 

• Supply Chains and Strategy 
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) 
• Demand 
• Internal Supply 
• External Supply and Key Support Functions 
• Inventory 
• Detailed Schedules
• Distribution 
• Quality, Business Investment and Continuous Improvement

This course helps attendees prepare for the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification exam

CPIM Exam is 150 questions – 3.5 hours to complete.

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