APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) 

What is APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Certification?

( Previously known as APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management ( CPIM ) 

Certification )

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification program is recognized worldwide as the standard in production and inventory control.

APICS CPIM certification may be right for you if you want to demonstrate professional knowledge in increasing an organization’s profitability by optimizing its production and inventory management within the “four walls” of the organization.

Supply Chain Operations Areas Most Suited for CPIM Designation

• Planning 

• Production and inventory management 

• Operations 

• Supply chain management 

• Procurement 

• Materials management 

• Purchasing

What does APICS CPIM ( Certified in Planning and Inventory Management ) Designation/ Program meant to you and your employer?

The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply chain risk. CPIM serves the needs of both professionals and employers around the world by making you a more valuable asset to your organization and keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s global economy.

The APICS CPIM designation provides the candidate with the knowledge to improve productivity within the organization's supply chain and increase profitability by optimizing the organization's inventory management. 

To YOU

• Demonstrate your knowledge and your competency in the field of Operation Management

• Create opportunity for career advancement and increased earnings

• Professional Development

• Ability to handle work related issues confidently

To YOUR Employer

• Demonstrate skillful, knowledgeable and competent employees

• Increase employee confidence 

• Increase teamwork among employees

• Increase higher Operation Efficiency

• Increase customer confidence

• Grow company's financial performance

Educational / Professional Prerequisites

None (no bachelor’s degree or international equivalent is required)

HOW DO I TEST? 

• You need to sit for ONLY 1 exam to earn the CPIM designation

• CPIM exam part consists of 150 questions answered in 3.5 hours 

• You will receive your results immediately after completing the exams. With a passing score 300 and above, you can start using your new CPIM credential immediately! 

Outcomes

After earning the CPIM you will be able to: 

• Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory 

• Improve forecasting 

• Improve the S&OP process 

• Manage and apply capacity resource planning 

• Work more productively with your company’s ERP system