The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program provides you with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company's global operations.

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CERTIFIED IN PRODUCTION AND
INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

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CPIM
EARN CREDIBILITY
EARN A HIGHER SALARY
EARN THE APICS CPIM DESIGNATION

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What is APICS CPIM?
The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM) certification is recognized globally as
the standard of professional competence in manufacturing
and provides an in-depth view of production and inventory
management, sales and operations planning (S&OP) and
master scheduling, detailed scheduling and execution of
operations, and the strategic management of resources.

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Why earn a certification? What sets it apart?
The CPIM certification is a professional differentiator that gives
candidates the tools they need to effectively manage global supply
chain activities.
Evaluation against a
predetermined set of
industry standards for
knowledge, skills or
competencies and
independent of a class,
course or training provider.
The credential requires
maintenance and post-
nominal* acronyms are
awarded.
Certification
Recognition of an
additional skill obtained as
a result of a specific
training or education
program. Does not require
maintenance and post-
nominal acronyms may be
awarded.
Endorsement
Recognition of attendance
and participation at a
learning event or program.
Does not require
maintenance and post-
nominal acronyms not
awarded.
Certificate
*A post-nominal acronym is letters placed after the name of a person to indicate that the individual holds a position, educational degree or accreditation.

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Who should earn an APICS CPIM designation?
Supply chain professionals in supply chain who
currently hold positions such as;
 Supply chain managers
 Buyers and planners
 Materials managers
 Production managers and planners
 Consultants

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What operations management areas benefit?
The APICS CPIM education is essential for:
 Production and inventory management
 Operations
 Supply chain management
 Procurement
 Materials management

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Distinguish yourself in operations management
The APICS CPIM designation:
 Increases your functional knowledge of
production and inventory management
 Enhances your earning potential
 Builds knowledge to apply principles of ERP
software to cover various critical functions within
an organization
 Enhances credibility within an organization

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Why should you invest in CPIM for your company?
 Maximizes ROI on the systems and technologies
within your organization
 Creates consistency and fosters collaboration
through best practices, common terminology and
corporate-wide communications
 Increases customer satisfaction

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Learn about the CPIM exam topic areas
The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-
oriented exam topic areas (modules), providing you with the
best possible educational assessment and knowledge base.
CPIM focuses on an organization’s internal operations and
provides an in-depth view of materials management, master
scheduling, forecasting, production planning and more.

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Improve your internal supply chain operations
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Master Planning of Resources
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Execution and Control of Operations
Strategic Management of Resources
The CPIM program consists of five exams, one
for each of the modules listed below.
To complete the CPIM designation there are 5 exams,
one for each of the modules. Each module relates to
one another to help you manage your business
resources.

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Basics of Supply Chain Management
 BSCM covers the basic concepts used in
managing the complete flow of materials in a
supply chain, from suppliers to customers
 Introduces supply chain concepts and
emphasizes basic terminology and relationships
among activities in the supply chain
Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed
as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM
modules, which cover similar topics but in much
greater depth.
Entry module
View a sample of the Basics of Supply Chain Management Participant Workbook.

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View a sample of the Master Planning of Resources Participant Workbook.
Master Planning of Resources
 Examines demand management, sales and
operations planning and master scheduling
in-depth
 Discusses supply and demand planning for
both mid to long-term independent demand
 Addresses priority planning and capacity
planning issues
Core competency module

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View a sample of the Detailed Scheduling and Planning Participant Workbook.
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
The subject matter of this module
includes inventory management,
material requirements planning,
capacity requirements planning,
procurement and supplier relationships.
Core competency module

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View a sample of the Execution and Control of Operations Participant Workbook.
Execution and Control of Operations
 Covers the principles, approaches and
techniques needed to schedule, control,
measure and evaluate the effectiveness of
production operations
 Reviews a broad range of production
operations, including project, batch, line,
continuous and remanufacturing environments
Core competency module

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View a sample of the Strategic Management of Resources Participant Workbook.
Strategic Management of Resources
 Covers strategic planning and implementation
 Describes how market requirements drive the
resources and process of an organization
 Helps you explore the relationship among
existing and emerging processes and
technologies to manufacturing strategy and
supply chain-related functions
Capstone module

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Taking the CPIM exams
The five APICS CPIM exams consist of 75 multiple-choice questions
(60 operational and 15 pretest), except for the Basics of Supply Chain
Management which has 105 questions (80 operational and 25 pretest).
The pretest questions do not contribute to your total score, bur are
necessary for research purposes. The pretest questions are randomly
distributed throughout the exam and candidates will not know which
questions are pretest. Candidates should answer all exam questions.
Candidates are allowed three hours to complete the CPIM exams.

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What is your preferred study option?
Personalize your APICS CPIM curriculum by matching these
methods to your learning style.
Classroom review courses
 Experienced instructors lead you through interactive discussions,
case studies and strategic problem-solving exercises
Online review courses
 Prepare for exams from the convenience of your home in an
instructor-facilitated or independent study online format
Self-study
 Extensive self-study resources will help you uncover testing insights,
improve your performance and strengthen your knowledge base

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How do I prepare for the exams?
Utilize the resources provided to help you test
with confidence.
 Participant Workbook
 APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual (ECM)
 List of APICS recommended resources found
in the ECM
 APICS Dictionary
 APICS CPIM Online Study Tools
 CPIM Exam Simulator

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APICS Study Resources
APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual
The APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual provides an
overview of each module, an outline of its body of
knowledge and references. Published resources can
be found in the ECMS for each of the exam modules.
APICS Dictionary
The APICS Dictionary is the primary reference for all
five APICS CPIM modules and the standard for
defining terms used in the supply chain and
operations management field.

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APICS CPIM online study tools
The APICS CPIM Online Study Tools is a complement
to any course or self-study preparation method.
With the APICS CPIM Online Study Tools you can:
 Register for classes, view class details and check
your progress
 Complete a pre-assessment before you begin studying
 Simulate the exam experience with a timed post-assessment
using retired APICS CPIM exam questions (an untimed
format is also available)

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APICS CPIM Online Study Tools: My Classes
 Current class schedule
 Class details
 Updated course materials
 Additional student resources
 Test taking tips
The CPIM Study Tools Student Dashboard gives students easy
access to:

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APICS CPIM Online Study Tools: Pre-Assessment
Before you begin your study program. Complete the pre-assessment
exam to find out your areas of improvement.

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APICS CPIM Online Study Tools: Answer details
Each question will provide you with the answer details, rational and
references.

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APICS CPIM Online Study Tools: Solution Slides
Detailed solution slides are provided as an additional study resource.

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APICS CPIM Online Study Tools: Post-Assessment
Simulate the exam experience with a timed or untimed
post-assessment using retired APICS CPIM exam questions.

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APICS CPIM Exam Simulator
The web-based APICS CPIM Exam Simulator was designed
and developed by a team of APICS staff and subject matter
experts to help prepare CPIM candidates and familiarize
them with computer-based exams. There is a CPIM Exam
Simulator for each of the five CPIM modules.

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Additional Study Resources
APICS CPIM Study Notes
 Study notes are concise and detailed in an easy-to-understand
conversational format
Online Study Courses
 Fox Valley Technical College offers instructor-led online courses
 APICS CPIM independent online review courses offer a flexible
alternative to classroom-based exam preparation
MGI Home Study Course
 This home study correspondence course provides you with a solid,
professional-level understanding of the manufacturing field
Visit the APICS website for additional information on the
self-study resources.

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Take the next step toward earning your
APICS CPIM today!
Whether you are preparing for the CPIM exam, seeking
training for your staff, or at a critical point in your career,
the APICS CPIM designation can help you achieve your
professional goals. Join the more than 100,000 CPIM
professionals who have already earned their CPIM
designation.

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Thank you for viewing the APICS CPIM demo
We hope you have a better understanding of the program
that gives you the tools to improve your company’s
operations and helps you to achieve your professional goals.
For more information visit: apics.org/cpim or call APICS
Customer Service at 1-800-444-2742 or +1-773-867-1777.