APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual

29 Pages·2015·1.85 MB·English

by  Lara Kocab

What is the APICS CPIM?
 The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM) certification program is recognized
globally as the standard of professional competence
in production and inventory control.
 It focuses primarily on manufacturing, and provides an
in-depth view of materials management, master
scheduling, production planning, forecasting and quality
improvement within the operation.
 Over 100,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM
since the program was developed in 1973.
 It is recognized or required by thousands of employers
worldwide.
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What is included on the exam?
 The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-
oriented exam topic areas, or modules, to provide
you with the best possible educational assessment
and knowledge base.
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Who earns APICS CPIM designation?
APICS CPIM is beneficial for professionals working in:
 Production and inventory management
 Operations
 Supply chain management
 Procurement
 Materials management
 Purchasing
 Finance and cost accounting
 Manufacturing information systems
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HOW THE APICS CPIM
PROGRAM MODULES
RELATE
APICS CPIM Modules
APICS CPIM Modules
 The APICS CPIM is organized into five modules.
 The diagram shows how these modules relate to
each other and how they will help you manage your
business resources.
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APICS CPIM Modules
 Basics of Supply Chain Management
Entry Module
– 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
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APICS CPIM Modules
 Master Planning of Resources
Core Competency Module
– 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
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APICS CPIM Modules
 Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Core Competency Module
– The subject matter of this module includes inventory management,
material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning,
procurement and supplier relationships
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APICS CPIM Modules
 Execution and Control of Operations
Core Competency Module
– 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
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