• CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:

• Production and inventory management
• Operations
• Supply chain management
• Procurement
• Materials management
• Purchasing

Benefits of CPIM

A CPIM education can help you to:

• Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.
• Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain.
• Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.
• Predict outcomes more accurately.
• Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time.
• Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment.
• Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers.

 

CPIM Modules

• Basics of Supply Chain Management
• Master Planning of Resources
• Detailed Scheduling and Planning
• Execution and Control of Operations
• Strategic Management of Resources

Candidates must pass all exams to obtain CPIM Certification

 

CERTIFICATION

APICS offers two certification programs

 Certified in Production and Inventory Management(CPIM)

 Certified Supply Chain Professional  (CSCP)

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Recertification Exam
The APICS CPIM Recertification Exam is a one-time opportunity for individuals whose APICS CPIM credentials have expired. Reclaim your credential with one exam, instead of retaking all five APICS CPIM exams.

Stay current while growing your global understanding and honing your production and inventory management skills. Get complete details and registration information here.


Earn college credit for APICS certifications
The National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction has extended college credit for all current APICS exams:

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP): 3 credit hours for a bachelor's degree

Live APICS Webinars

Now available: Production and Inventory Management (P&IM) Journal
APICS members receive complimentary online access to this recognized publication. The printed P&IM Journal also is available for purchase.
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Download the 2010 APICS Certification Exam Pass Rate Report
This report details the final 2010 average pass rates for all the APICS CSCP and CPIM exam modules in North America and Internationally.
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APICS releases new Materials Manager Competency Model.

Understand the critical knowledge and skills required of effective materials managers. 
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APICS CPIM Pearson VUE Jumpstart Program
APICS student members are eligible to participate in this program. 100 eligible student members will receive vouchers to take the Basics of Supply Chain Management exam. Click to learn more.