Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)


CPIM applies to many supply chain tasks and provides the necessary knowledge to thrive in today's global competitive environment-both in terms of reducing costs and increasing customer loyalty.   Gabriele Golombeski, CPIM, Global Business Planner, Dow Chemical Company

Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 supply chain professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies 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.


Benefits of CPIM


A CPIM education can help you to:

1. Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management

2. Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain

3. Streamline operations through accurate forecasting

4. Predict outcomes more accurately

5. Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time

6. Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment

7. Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers.
 

Who should earn the CPIM designation?


A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:

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


CPIM Modules


CPIM consists of 5 distinct modules and are taught at various locations around the Kawarthas:

 

Basics of Supply Chain Management   4 days
Master Planning of Resources   3 days
Detailed Scheduling & Planning   3 days
Execution & Control of Operations   3 days
Strategic Management of Resources   3 days

 

The courses make be taken to increase your overall knowledge, or in preparation for taking the optional examinations that allow you to place the prestigious 'CPIM' behind your name.

 


CPIM Testing

Information on exam dates, locations, and registration fees for CPIM testing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  Click here for more information.
 

The Kawartha Chapter, in conjunction with Durham Chapter, offer Paper & Pencil-based "Group Testing" at a convenient locations at various times throughout the year. Click here for more information.


CPIM designees must maintain their certification every five years through the Certification Maintenance program. Learn more.