Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

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1 Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

2 2 Visie Partners This brochure provides information about the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) course. This is one of the courses developed by the American APICS Institute. Visie Partners is an APICS Channel Partner and has been providing APICS training courses since Being an Channel Partner, Visie Partners complies with the stringent requirements that APICS imposes on training institutes that are allowed to use this quality mark. The teachers of Visie Partners are certified higher vocational education teachers and have experience in teaching both students in higher education and professionals. This brochure provides information on the structure and contents of the CPIM APICS training course. About APICS The American APICS Association for Operations Management (APICS) has been the standard for training courses in operations management and production logistics since APICS CPIM is the world-wide standard training for professionals working in the rapidly changing world of operations management. There are hundreds of companies in the Netherlands whose employees are APICS trained. The large ERP software suppliers use the conceptual framework developed by APICS and laid down in the APICS Dictionary as a standard for communication, resulting in a smooth communication between companies, software suppliers and consultants. SAP and Oracle are only a few examples of ERP suppliers who use the APICS terminology in their information systems. APICS CPIM is a comprehensive business training course in operations management, which focuses on all aspects of business, from determining strategy to implementing production processes, from stock management to quality control. In this brochure you will find a description of the contents of each of the five modules. With their APICS CPIM certificate, professionals in the field of operations management, production, stock management, supply chain management, materials management and purchasing prove that they comply with the requirements for the current supply chain positions.

3 Benefits of APICS CPIM The APICS CPIM training program allows you to: Improve and update your functional knowledge of production and stock management Increase the efficiency of the processes in your organization and supply chain Streamline operations by adopting a more effective organization of the provision of information Provide more accurate business results forecasts Optimize the return on investment (ROI) for business systems and technology Increase the profitability of your company by optimizing stock levels Gain credibility among your colleagues, employers and customers. 3 When Is CPIM A Good Option For You? APICS CPIM training is intended for professionals who wish to develop themselves in the overall field of operations management, from forecasting the demand for products and services to the delivery to the customer, including order management, production process management, capacity management, stock management and choice of transportation. This training course is of great value for: Management teams involved in the process of sales and operations planning Materials managers responsible for the planning of material availability Employees charged with forecasting and demand management in the context of their sales position Consultants charged with the implementation of ERP systems within organizations Operations managers who wish to build their organization and management system on clearly defined organizational choices Master planners charged with the planning of the number of finished or semifinished products to be delivered for final assembly Project managers responsible for projects aimed at the improvement of the information provision and optimization of the production function Application administrators responsible for the functional management of ERP systems Members of project teams charged with the implementation of ERP systems People who, within a service organization, fulfill a position similar to any of the abovementioned positions in a production environment. Prior Knowledge Required for the APICS CPIM Training The APICS/CPIM training is particularly interesting for people who wish to professionalize themselves in the field of production management. The course is recommended for people who followed (higher) vocational education / university and who have some years of experience in operations management. Reading skills in English are required. The course and the final exam are in English. During the evening courses Dutch will be the language of communication.

4 Course Material During the training we will use the latest available APICS material and supplementary course material recommended by APICS. The course material includes: 4 The latest versions of the APICS CPIM Participant Workbooks The APICS Dictionary Introduction to materials management by Tony Arnold et.al. Manufacturing Planning and Control Systems for supply chain management, by Vollmann et.al. Visie Partners Electronic Learning System with online practice questions and further study* *At the start of the training course the students will receive a user name and password for access to the electronic learning system of Visie Partners Course Information The APICS CPIM modules consists of 29 evening classes. There are also options to follow the course in the daytime. There will be a practice exam at the last evening (or day) of the course. After completion of the course, you will take an APICS organized exam, for which you can register via Facilitators in other countries can be found on the APICS website ( You can register for the exam using an APICS registration number (ID number). When you pass the exam, you will receive the 'Certified in Production and Inventory Management certificate. This allows you to put the CPIM title behind your name. After having obtained your CPIM certificate, you will have five years to meet the requirements for keeping your certificate valid. You must be able to demonstrate that you have undertaken several initiatives to keep up in the field of the CPIM professional. Please refer to the APICS website ( for the latest information about the updating program. People who have actively participated in the training sessions, but who do not want to take the exams, are entitled to receive a Certificate of Participation.

5 Content of the Modules Module 1 Basics of Supply Chain Management Overview of the guiding concepts for supply chain management within the organization. In this module, you will receive an overview of the value streams running through the organization from internal and external suppliers. This module covers the following subject: Elements of the Supply Chain Just-in-Time (JIT), TQM (TQM) Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) Planning Demand Capacity Management Lean Theory of Constraints 5 Master Planning of Resources Module 2 This module is about decision making on a higher planning level with regard to production output and about checking the feasibility of the planning schedule. This module focuses on the importance of feasible schedules, which meet the business objectives and the capacity constraints at the same time. Some of the subjects that will be discussed in this module are: Use of demand management and customer service Principles and management of master scheduling and capacity planning Organizational issues of master scheduling Measuring performance of the master planning processes Choice of Distribution Systems Planning and warehouse issues Module 3 Detailed Scheduling & Planning Once the master planning is completed and the planning schedule has proven to be feasible, a detailed planning for material and capacity plans is made, based on the availability of stocks, which indicates which goods and services must be manufactured or purchased. Some subjects that will be discussed in this module are: Inventory classification and stock policies Impact of Lean Production concepts on inventory management Techniques Used for Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Capacity management in repetitive manufacturing, process industry and industries Developing a purchasing strategy using the Kraljic matrix Establishing and controlling supplier relationships service

6 Module 4 Execution and Control of Operations 6 This module is about the prioritization and allocation of production orders, the implementation of planned activities, the use of status and control information regarding the production and schedule status of the planning. Students will gain insight into various allocation methods, quality management methods and continuous improvement programs and stock management. Some subjects that will be discussed in this module are: Techniques for scheduling production operations on execution level Sharing information with suppliers and customers to and use of technology Identification and management of bottlenecks in available capacity Authorization, execution and reporting systems in push and pull in Lean manufacturing related to creation of flow and waste reduction Design and management of quality improvement processes Statistical Techniques for Evaluating product and process quality Module 5 Strategic Management of Resources This module outlines the proceeding of a strategic planning process. Tools will be provided to help translate relevant internal and external situations and developments into a business strategy that is appropriate for the company. The operations strategy plays a key part in this. Subjects that will be covered in this module are: Developing the business strategy using analysis models for external and internal evaluation Process layout choices and competitive strategy Supply chain networks and rivalry Managing the Bullwhip effect in supply chains Sustainability and corporate social responsibility Choice of Key Performance Indicators for Evaluating Strategic progress Implementing and Managing Organizational Change

7 Fees & Conditions The price of this training is 3,950. This price includes books, official APICS course material as mentioned under Course Materials, but is exclusive of VAT and examination fees. The exam fees can be found on The training course consists of 29 three-hour evening classes. Examination Since the end of 2013, the APICS exam procedure has changed. Students can now take the APICS exam on a location and date within a certain time period suitable for them. Via students can buy the required exam credit. With this credit, one can request an exam on apics.org/att. After this, one can schedule the exam on a location and date suitable for you via Prometric. The students must register themselves for the exam. 7 Credits You will have to spend approximately 5 hours outside of class studying for each three-hour evening class. In addition to that, you will also need to spend some time on exam preparation. Starting from 29 course evenings, the total study load will be between 50 and 100 hours. Study Methods In addition to the classical evening / day course on the basis of open enrollment, it is also possible to follow the training as an in-company training. It is also possible to opt for the E- Learning version with oral support (by telephone or web conferencing). The latter two options are customized tracks. We can make you a suitable offer on the basis of your individual requirements. Furthermore, it is also possible to follow the entire course as a home study course. Application If you wish to register for the course, please use the form in this brochure or download it from our website ( Contact If you have any questions about the course, please do not hesitate to contact Visie Partners Derk Kuiper Phone: 00 (0) [email protected] Address: Visie Partners Noorderstraat 223 AE 9611 Sappemeer The Netherlands

8 Phone: 00 (0) Noorderstraat AE Sappemeer The Netherlands