APICS CPIM® Certification Course

Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy

• Supply chain fundamentals.
• Operations strategy and alignment.
• Demand and supply planning.
• Organizational objectives and performance.

Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning

• Demand forecasting techniques.
• Sales and operations planning (S&OP).
• Capacity planning.
• Resource management.

Module 3: Demand Management

• Customer demand management.
• Forecasting methodologies.
• Demand prioritization and analysis.
• Order management processes.

Module 4: Inventory Management

• Inventory planning and control.
• Inventory policies and strategies.
• Safety stock management.
• Warehouse and distribution concepts.

Module 5: Supply Management and Procurement

• Supplier relationship management.
• Procurement processes.
• Sourcing strategies.
• Supplier performance evaluation.

Module 6: Detailed Scheduling and Planning

• Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP).
• Production scheduling techniques.
• Shop floor control.

Module 7: Continuous Improvement and Quality Management

• Lean principles.
• Continuous improvement methodologies.
• Quality management systems.
• Performance measurement and optimization.

Training Eligibility

• There are no mandatory prerequisites to attend the APICS CPIM training program.
• Anyone interested in supply chain, operations, production, and inventory management can enroll.

Recommended Knowledge

• Candidates with experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, procurement, or supply chain management may benefit from the program.
• Prior experience is not mandatory.