APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM

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APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) 31 October 2020

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) 31 October 2020

Agenda • About APICS • Benefits of Membership • APICS CPIM Program • APICS

Agenda • About APICS • Benefits of Membership • APICS CPIM Program • APICS CPIM Preparation Options • APICS CPIM Self-Study Resources • Benefits to Employees and Corporate • Question and Answer

APICS Mission APICS builds knowledge and skills in operations management professionals to enhance and

APICS Mission APICS builds knowledge and skills in operations management professionals to enhance and validate abilities and accelerate careers. APICS helps its members and their organizations to successfully compete and to build a stronger global economy.

About APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source

About APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, serving nearly 40, 000 members globally. APICS education and certification programs are recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory management, operations management, and supply chain management. Join APICS to access local APICS chapters, networking opportunities, exclusive research reports and publications, and educational programs and products that create avenues for increased professional development and career growth and help you meet the fast-changing demands of the workplace. Join now at apics. org/join.

Value of APICS Certification APICS’ world renowned certification programs APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional

Value of APICS Certification APICS’ world renowned certification programs APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) provide operations management professionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for today’s fast-changing market place. • Leadership: expertise that leads to greater confidence, recognition, and professional success • Recognition: awareness of your credential which is a first step toward greater job satisfaction and career enhancement • Knowledge: understand of how to positively affect bottom-line profitability For more information about APICS certification, visit the Certification section of apics. org/certification or call an APICS Customer Support associate at (800) 444 -2742 or (773) 867 -1777

Benefits of APICS Membership The APICS membership community of over 240 local chapters and

Benefits of APICS Membership The APICS membership community of over 240 local chapters and 50 International representatives support nearly 40, 000 members in 20, 000 manufacturing and service industry companies worldwide. By joining APICS, professionals keep up to date on industry best practices, new technologies, and proven techniques. Benefits include: • APICS Magazine: features innovative ideas and real-world strategies on operations management and supply chain • APICS Dictionary: the standard terms and definitions used in operations management field • The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework: defining the scope of the operations management field • Membership in your local chapter or APICS International Associate where available: an invaluable connection to other professionals in your area • APICS Learning Communities: an online forum where members can share ideas, develop best practices, and find solutions to everyday challenges in operations management • APICS Career Center: the online career destination for operations management professionals • Member savings on courseware and certification exams

APICS Locations

APICS Locations

Partial Client List • • • • American Express Avon BASF Becton, Dickinson &

Partial Client List • • • • American Express Avon BASF Becton, Dickinson & Company Boeing Bristol-Myers Squibb Caterpillar Clorox Dow Chemical Dow Corning Du. Pont Exxon. Mobil Gulfstream Wyeth Pharmaceuticals • • • • IBM Intel Jockey International Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Motorola Nestlé Pepsi. Co Pfizer SC Johnson Unilever United States Army Volkswagen

APICS CPIM • The APICS CPIM program takes an in-depth look at the production

APICS CPIM • The APICS CPIM program takes an in-depth look at the production and inventory activities within the internal operations of a company • The APICS CPIM program is divided into five process-oriented topic areas to provide participants with the best possible educational assessment and knowledge base. • It focuses primarily on manufacturing and provides an in-depth view of materials management, master scheduling, production planning, forecasting, and quality improvement within the confines of the operation • To earn the APICS CPIM designation, operations management professionals must successfully complete five exams • Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement • Since 1973, nearly 90, 000 professionals worldwide have earned the APICS CPIM designation

Value of the APICS CPIM designation Professionals interested in expanding knowledge of production and

Value of the APICS CPIM designation Professionals interested in expanding knowledge of production and inventory management concepts can benefit from the APICS CPIM program APICS CPIM education is appropriate for individuals working in: • Production and inventory management • Operations • Supply chain management • Procurement • Materials management • Purchasing • Finance and cost accounting • Manufacturing information systems

APICS CPIM Modules The APICS CPIM has been organized into five modules. Below is

APICS CPIM Modules The APICS CPIM has been organized into five modules. Below is the diagram that shows how these modules relate to each other and how they will help you to manage your business resources.

APICS CPIM Modules

APICS CPIM Modules

What people are saying… “With the help of the APICS professional network and certification

What people are saying… “With the help of the APICS professional network and certification programs, I have been able to achieve my goals and have found happiness in my career—which I previously thought was unachievable. ” Bill Annis, CPIM, CSCP, Forecast Manager, Avaya, Inc. “The APICS body of knowledge helped empower our employees to make strategic decisions that support the company’s overall success, increasing on-time delivery by nearly 50 percent. ” Kristie Huntress, Global Business Process Manager, Dow Corning

APICS CPIM Self-Study Resources APICS has the best educational resources available to help you

APICS CPIM Self-Study Resources APICS has the best educational resources available to help you build your knowledge of industry practices and to support your certification exam preparation CPIM Exam Content Manual The CPIM Exam Content Manual is an essential document for all CPIM candidates. It provides an overview of each module, an outline of its body of knowledge, and references. A list of key terminology for each area is included, along with illustrative questions for each module. (Stock # 09051 N) CPIM Practice Questions Booklet & CD Practice questions offer candidates the opportunity to answer questions similar to those that may be found on the exam. This product contains practice questions, answer keys, and a list of text references for additional study are available as a booklet or on CD-ROM. Available as a series and for each modules. APICS Dictionary is a primary reference for all five APICS CPIM Modules and the standard for defining terms used in the operations management field. (Stock # 01102)

Benefit to Employee • Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization’s supply chain

Benefit to Employee • Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization’s supply chain • Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’s inventory investment • Maximize ROI on systems and technologies • Predict outcomes more accurately • Amplify functional knowledge of production and inventory management • Achieve greater confidence and industry recognition • Accelerated career development and better employment opportunities • Earn CPIM certification maintenance points

Benefits to Corporation • Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their

Benefits to Corporation • Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities • The proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations • The tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities where suppliers, plants, distributors and customers are located around the world. • The ability to interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment • Boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation • The skills to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication.

APICS CPIM Certification Exam • Duration of the exam: 3 hours • The Basics

APICS CPIM Certification Exam • Duration of the exam: 3 hours • The Basics exam has 105 questions with 80 that are actually scored and 25 pretest. • The other exams have 75 questions with 60 actually scored and 15 that are pretest. • Candidates must pass an exam for each of the five modules to successfully complete the APICS CPIM program • Certificate and credentials provided upon successful completion of the fifth certification exam • The CPIM designation has a maintenance requirement every 5 years • Refer to apics. org/cpim for details

Questions If you are interested in conducting in-house classes, please contact Geoffrey R. Le.

Questions If you are interested in conducting in-house classes, please contact Geoffrey R. Le. Roy, CPIM CSCP Vice President of Education Providence APICS Chapter #17 Education@apicsprov. com or at geoffleroy@aol. com 401 -261 -3521