Certified in Production and
Inventory Management
KEY LEARNING POINTS
Purpose and Modules:
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CPIM programme has changed over the years to keep
abreast of current knowledge and practices.
The CPIM provides operations management
professionals with relevant, essential education that
equips them for today’s marketplace. The in-depth
approach taken to understanding and evaluating
production and inventory activities within a company’s
global operations is why this certification is preferred by
thousands of employer’s worldwide.
The APICS CPIM educates you on essential
terminology concepts and operations related to
demand management, procurement and supplier
planning, material requirements planning, capacity
requirements planning, sales and operations planning,
master scheduling, performance measurements,
supplier relationships, quality control and continuous
improvement.
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Module One: Supply Chain
Management Fundamentals
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Broad concepts include primary
processes, objectives, logistics,
integration methods, and
rewards
Alignment of supply chain with
corporate strategies
Key considerations for planning,
inventory control, and continued
improvement
Identification and management
of market segments
Demand forecasting and
effective management
techniques
Effective customer relationship
management (CRM)
Linked Qualification
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Eligibility:
• A recommendation of similar industry
qualifications and / or 5 years working
experience in Supply Chain Management
Assessment Method:
• SAPICS International written examination
for each of the 5 CPIM modules, starting
with Basics of Supply Chain Management,
• Pass mark / score for each examination is
300 points
• Examination registration is done through
SAPICS Head Office
Duration:
• 10 x 3hrs, 9x 3hrs, 9 x 3hrs, 9x 3hrs & 9 x
3hrs
On successful completion of all 5 CPIM modules, i.e. the
full CPIM qualification, the next step is Certified Supply
Chain Professional (CSCP) – an International SAPICS
qualification
Target Audience
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www.bizzco.co.za
Operations management professionals
I +27 10 001 0283
Certified in Production and Inventory
Management
KEY LEARNING POINTS
KEY LEARNING POINTS
Purpose and Modules:
Module Two: Master Planning of Resources (Core
Competency Module)
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The topic of demand management, sales and
operations planning, and master scheduling are
explained in depth in this module. Both supply and
demand for mid to long term independent demand
are discussed. Priority planning and capacity
planning issues are also addressed.
Module Three: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
(Core Competency Module)
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The subject matter of this module includes inventory
management, materials requirements planning,
capacity requirements planning, and procurement
and supplier relationships.
Module Four: Execution and Control of Operations
(Core Competency Module)
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This module encompasses the principles and
practices necessary to execute, control and manage
operations and participate in design decisions.
Module Five: Strategic Management of Resources
(Capstone Module)
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This module covers strategic planning and
implementation and describes how markets
requirements drive resources and processes of an
organisation. It helps you explore the relationship
among existing and emerging processes and
technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply
chain related functions.
strategic aspects of managing an
effective supply chain extending beyond
internal operations to encompass all the
steps throughout the supply chain –
from supplier, through the company to
the end consumer.
- The CSCP provides you with the
knowledge to effectively manage the
integration of these activities to chain.
Target Audience
www.bizzco.co.za
I +27 10 001 0283