APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) incl. Preparation and Exam - Seminar / Kurs von PMI Production Management Institute GmbH

2 x 4 days seminar with different session locations (Session 1 Hamburg - Session 2 Munich OR Session 1 Munich - Session 2 Hamburg).

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Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.

CPIM content covers the following key topics:

• Supply Chains and Strategy
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Demand
• Supply
• Detailed Schedules
• Inventory
• Distribution
• Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement

Participants of the CPIM seminar

• deepen their expertise in production and inventory management.
• will learn to align all internal activities with business objectives in order to optimize all activities and boost profits.
• will master the framework and necessary tools to effectively plan, execute, monitor and improve internal activities.
• will learn methods to increase productivity, collaboration and innovation.
• learn how to create a sense of duty between functional areas by implementing common understanding, vocabulary, processes and framework based on global standards.
• learn how to maximize the return on investment using the systems and technologies in the enterprise.

In summary, the CPIM provides participants with the necessary insights into the interplay of different areas, which tools, approaches, technologies and specifications support the achievement of supply chain goals and thus help to increase customer satisfaction and increase company profits. Furthermore, participants will learn necessary, common terms and definitions to speak a common language in supply chain environments to enable improvement and change.

An official APICS exam must be taken to qualify as Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).

Tip: Studying with the CPIM Learning System increases your chances of passing the exam. On average, we recommend 60-80 hours of self study time in addition to the seminar participation.

A candidate who passes the CPIM exam will receive a personalized certificate "Certified in Planning and Inventory Management". The candidate is also entitled to use the acronym CPIM as a title.

The CPIM seminar is designed for individuals who work directly in or in direct contact with supply chain activities. Individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of internal supply chain processes, production and inventory management, and the associated terminology. Examples of supply chain activities include, but are not limited to

• Material / Product Planner
• Material Manager
• Supply Planner
• Supply Chain / Operations Consultant
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Inventory Planner / Analyst
• Production Scheduler
• Demand Planner / Analyst
• Supply Chain Manager

Examples of activities with interfaces include

• Purchasing / Procurement Manager / Agent
• Operations Manager
• Logistics Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Transport Planner
• ERP Consultant
• Customer Service Agent / Manager

Furthermore, the CPIM seminar is designed for all individuals who would like to get the designation Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).