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CPIM - Certified in Production & Inventory Management
CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and
organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of
production and inventory management.
The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more
productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’
in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and
inventory management. To become
certified as CPIM, the candidate must successfully complete 5 exams. These exams can be taken at the annual
APICS International Conference, at a local computer based testing
location (see Testing), or by participating in a group paper-based
administration of the exams. The
five modules required are described below.
Basics of Supply Chain
Management
Explore the basic
concepts of managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the Basics you get a complete overview
of material flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from your
organization. Topics include
- Elements of the Supply Chain
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- Total Quality Management (TQM)
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- Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP
II)
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Course
Dates: 3:30pm-6:30pm on May 19, May 29, June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23 and
June 30.
Classes
will be held at Columbus McKinnon, 1920 Whitfield Ave in Sarasota, cost is
$525 for members and $575 for non-members for instruction and
book. For questions or to
register, please contact our instructor: Jerry Kilty,
CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP at qmskilty@ij.net or (727) 725-7674.
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Master Planning
of Resources
Explore processes used
to develop sales and operations plans and learn to identify and assess
internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of
producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business
policies, objectives and resource constraints. Topics include
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- Sales and Operations Planning
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- Measuring the Business Plan
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Detailed
Scheduling and Planning
Focus on the various techniques
for material and capacity scheduling.
The course includes detailed descriptions of material requirements
planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory
management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include
- Recognizing Techniques and Practices of
Inventory Management
- Mechanics of the Detailed Material
Planning Process
- Planning Operations to Support the
Priority Plan
- Planning Procurement and External Sources
of Supply
Execution and
Control of Operations
Focus on the areas of
prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing
controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on
performance. The course explains
techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the
execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and
the control and handling of inventories.
Topics include
- Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
- Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
- Authorizing and Reporting Activities for
Push and Pull Systems
- Evaluating Performance and Providing
Feedback
Strategic
Management of Resources
Explore the
relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to
manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main
topics: aligning resources with
the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to
support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Topics include
- Competitive Market Issues
- Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain,
Information Technology & Organizational Design
- Configuring and Integrating Internal
Processes
- Evaluating and Managing Projects
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If you have
any questions or would like more information, please contact us! Send email to Wende
Huehn-Brown, CPIM at education@apicsgulf.org,
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