This is the new 2023 version of CPIM - Part 1 and Part 2 are consolidated into one course and one exam.  

The course consists of 45 hours of instructor-led training, typically taught in 16 weekly sessions of 3 hours each or one 5-day course.  

For additional information: please contact VP of Education  or Chapter President   

Define Yourself as an Operations Leader with the CPIM Certification

Earn the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) and prove your knowledge of internal operations, and demonstrate value to colleagues, and employers looking for a competitive edge in today’s global economy.  

The APICS CPIM program provides you with the ability to understand and evaluate planning g and inventory activities within a company’s operations.   

Why Should you Earn the CPIM Designation?

• To enhance your organization and your supply chain management skills and competencies.
• To gain a competitive edge over other supply chain professionals.
• Increase their functional knowledge of production and inventory management
• Maximize ROI on the systems and technologies within their organization
• Master the tools they need to improve internal operations effectively
• Gain knowledge to apply principles of ERP software to cover various critical functions within their organization
• Increase customer satisfaction by delivering Lean/Just-in-Time products and services

APICS CPIM helps you master essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to:

• Demand management
• Procurement management
• Supplier planning and relationship management
• Master Scheduling
• Material Requirement Planning
• Manufacturing Execution and Operations 
• Capacity Planning 
• Sales and Operations Planning 
• Performance Management
• Quality Control 
• Continuous Improvements