What is CPIM?

APICS Certification Programs – What is your area of focus?

Inside the four walls of Outside the four walls Work in the “Deliver”
your company? of your company? and “Return” part of
 Product Forecasting  Supply Chain Design your company?
 Logistics
 Master Scheduling  Supplier Management management
 MRP  3PL, 4PL  3PLs and logistics
 Scheduling Operations  Transportation services
 Cycle Counting  Customs  Direct or indirect
 Inventory movement  Distribution channels manufacturing
 Transportation
 Receiving  Customer
 Distribution channels
 Capacity Planning Management
 Importers/exporters

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What is the APICS CPIM program?

 Internal focus
 Increase functional knowledge of production and inventory
management
 Maximize ROI on the systems and technologies within the
organization
 Master the tools needed to effectively improve internal
operations
 Gain knowledge to apply principles of ERP software to
cover various critical functions within the organization
 Increase customer satisfaction by delivering Lean/Just-in-
Time products and services

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Why APICS CPIM is critical to supply chain success

 The supply chain is all about cooperation and collaboration

 Supply chain management professionals need to understand the

interactions and inter-dependencies across the functions, and the
often conflicting pressures and imperatives of the various participants

 CPIM can provide tools to help you improve operations, increase

customer satisfaction and company profit.

 CPIM provides insights into how the various pieces work together and
what tools, approaches, technologies and measurements support and
encourage achievement of supply chain objectives

 A CPIM designation demonstrates a grasp of that knowledge and

documents the individual’s competence─for the benefit of both the
individual and the organization

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Who is the APICS CPIM program designed for?

1. Buyer / Planner 6. Consultant

2. Product Planner 7. Supply Chain Analyst
3. Material Manager 8. Inventory Analyst
4. Supply Planner 9. Demand Analyst
5. Manager 10.Supply Chain Manager

Source: APICS certification

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APICS CPIM Benefits to Individual Employees
 The CPIM program provides candidates with the tools they need to
effectively evaluate and manage supply chain activities
 Contributes to salary increase
 Increases individual recognition
 Increase your marketability
 Demonstrates level of competence and knowledge in supply chain
 Builds knowledge to apply principles of ERP software to cover various
critical functions within an organization
 Enhances credibility within an organization

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CPIM Benefits to Individual Employees
Here’s what some of our candidates have said about the program:

 “There have been many instances where I’ve had to rely on the APICS
credentials to make a decision or analyze a situation.”
– Celeste, CPIM, CSCP, Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager, Parker Hannifin.
 “CPIM has improved processes and given employees the knowledge
they need to solve complex problems in the supply chain.”
- Steve, CPIM, CSCP, Director of Supply Chain Operations, Carlisle Interconnect
Technologies.
 “People attending the program feel they can enhance their career and
become more strategic for the success and the performance of their
organization.”
- Lorenzo, Materials Manager, Tools Machinery and Downstream Technology Solutions,
GE Oil & Gas.

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APICS CPIM Benefits to Organizations
 Aligning internal activities with business objectives to
streamline operations and drive profits
 Creating common understanding, vocabulary, processes and
frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain
challenges and opportunities
 Enabling interdepartmental engagement using a foundation
based on global standards
 Maximizing ROI on the systems and technologies within your
organization
 Boosting productivity, collaboration and innovation – when
organizations focus on supply chain excellence, they can
achieve 70 percent higher performance

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Updated CPIM Program
Legacy CPIM Updated CPIM

DSP
ECO

SMR

Longer time to certification Shorter time to certification

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CPIM Transformed for Today’s Busy Professionals
 Streamlined certification experience.

 Updated format delivers the same CPIM knowledge and skills in

a focused program to meet the training needs of today’s busy
supply chain professionals.

 Prepare for and pass only 2 exams, CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part
2 to earn the CPIM credential.

 Simplified and focused study materials condenses the time it

takes to prepare for the CPIM exam.

 The new CPIM Learning System is a proven APICS certification

preparation method that combines reading materials with online
practice tests and tools.

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 What is the transformed APICS CPIM program?

 CPIM Part 1 is for all supply chain professionals – there are no work or
education experience requirements to get started.
 CPIM Part 2 is comprehensive internal operations training for more
experienced professionals.
 Universally recognized entry-  Comprehensive supply chain training for
level supply chain training. internal operations.
 Foundation for earning the  Earn CPIM designation by passing both
CPIM CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part 2 exams.

CPIM Part 1 CPIM Part 2

Module 1: Basics of Supply Module 1: Strategic Management of Resources
Chain Management Module 2: Master Planning of Resources
Module 3: Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Module 4: Execution and Control of Operations

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APICS CPIM
Exam Preparation
The APICS CPIM Learning System

Reading Modules (print and digital) Web-based study tools

 Over 1500 pages of content  Access educational activities to
support reading module content with
CPIM Part 1 CPIM Part 2 over 2000 practice questions.
 Module 1: Basics  Module 1: Strategic – Pretest and posttest
of Supply Chain Management of – SmartStudy plan and Reporting track progress
Management Resources – Section quizzes, Case Study, Glossary and
 Module 2: Master Flashcards
Planning of Resources
– Practice exams - emulate the weighting and
 Module 3: Detailed
timing of the computer-based exam format
Scheduling and
Planning – Resource Center includes a complimentary
 Module 4: Execution download of APICS CPIM ECM
and Control of – Mobile access to reading modules, study tools
Operations and resources
– Online access for one year
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The APICS CPIM Learning System

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Current CPIM Additional Resources

APICS CPIM Exam APICS Exam Handbook APICS Dictionary

Content Manual (ECM) Exam Procedures 14th edition

 APICS test-taking tips

 Techniques for taking APICS exams video
 Learn It App. Available free through the Apple App
Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android

Learn It App
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Taking the
APICS CPIM Exam
APICS CPIM Exam
 Pass two exams to earn the CPIM - CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part 2
offered separately

 Computer-based testing globally with Pearson VUE

 Offered on demand – no testing windows. Authorization To Test (ATT)

valid for 6 months.

 Each part contains 150 multiple-choice questions (20 pre-test

questions)

 Candidates have 3.5 hours to complete each exam part

 Scaled score range 200-350, minimum passing score is 300

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APICS CPIM: Exam Specification
CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part 2 content areas and weighting:

Percentage
Part/Module Main topic
of exam
CPIM Part 1
Module 1 Basics of Supply Chain Management 100%

CPIM Part 2
Module 1 Strategic Management of Resources 25%
Module 2 Master Planning of Resources 25%
Module 3 Detailed Scheduling and Planning 25%
Module 4 Execution and Control of Operations 25%

Exam Content Manual (ECM) Preview available online at: www.apics.org/ecm-previews

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CPIM Program Information

For more information on the CPIM certification program and

preparation options visit:
 learn.apics.org/cpim
 apics.org/cpim
 apics.org/education-selector/cpim
 View the online demo:
learn.apics.org/cpim-ls-demo

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