CPIM

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Get Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Earn 23% more with a CPIM certification

Demonstrate your ability to optimize inventory levels, improve forecasting, and master scheduling tools.

 


Is the CPIM program right for you?

Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive. By earning the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.

CPIM content covers the following key topics:

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  • Supply Chains and Strategy
  • Sales and Operations Planning
  • Demand
  • Supply
  • Detailed Schedules
  • Inventory
  • Distribution
  • Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement

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The Learning System

The only exam prep system guaranteed to align with the current CPIM exam

Tip: Studying with the CPIM Learning System increases your chances of passing the exam. On average, we recommend 100 hours of study time.
The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:

  • A personalized study experience, prioritizing content based on your knowledge gaps, so you know where to focus your study efforts to pass the exam.
  • Microlearning so you can focus on smaller content segments to maximize your time and your understanding.
  • Expanded learning modalities, including flashcards, quizzes and videos to help bring key concepts to life.
  • Progress tracker to show you how you’re progressing through the course.
  • Convenience through a mobile-first design and access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet or computer – 24/7.
 

The exam

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Tip: Plan your exam date close to the time you finish preparing for the exam for better results.
To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass one exam covering 8 modules of content. The exam consists of 150 questions, and you have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores 300 and above are considered passing. Learn more about the exam.

CPIM exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centers worldwide and online through the OnVUE system.


Bundle and save

A single purchase gets you all you need to earn your CPIM

Purchase a CPIM bundle and get a self-study learning system, exam and second chance exam at a discounted rate. If you’re not a current ASCM member with a certification upgrade, a one-year membership is added to the cost of your bundle purchase.

 

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Date and time

Starts on Tuesday, April 22 · 2pm GMT+6

Location

Bangladesh

Holding # 100/2, Building # 1-4 Block – B, Purbo Chandona Sofipur, Gazipur,, Dhaka NA

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

About this event

Event lasts 178 days 3 hours

Online session time: BDT 1 4:00 – 17:00

22, 29 April 2025

6, 20, 27 May 2025

16, 24 June 2025

15, 22 July 2025

5, 19 Aug 2025

2, 9, 23 Sep 2025

7, 14 Oct 2025

The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning.

The CPIM seminar covers all production and inventory management activities within the company’s “own four walls.” The course provides the necessary knowledge to manage all internal company activities required along the entire planning hierarchy, from Corporate Planning, Sales and Operations Planning, and Master Planning to Resource Planning and the implementation of the Production Plan. Furthermore, the course covers inventory management across all these planning levels.

The CPIM consists of the following content topics:

Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy

Section 1-A: Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy

Section 1-B: Strategic Scope and Objectives

Section 1-C: Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy

Section 1-D: Functional and Operational Strategies

Section 1-E: Production Environments, Types, and Layouts

Section 1-F: Performance Monitoring and KPIs

Section 1-G: Risk Management

Section 1-H: Capital Equipment and Facilities

Section 1-I: Sustainability Strategies

Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning

Section 2-A: S&OP Purpose and Process

Section 2-B: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans

Section 2-C: Reconciling S&OP Plans

Module 3: Demand

Section 3-A: Demand Management

Section 3-B: Sources of Demand/Forecasting

Section 3-C: Forecast Performance

Module 4: Supply

Section 4-A: Creating and Validating the Master Schedule

Section 4-B: Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule

Section 4-C: Material Requirements Planning

Section 4-D: CRP and Scheduling

Section 4-E: Suppliers and Purchasing

Section 4-F: Changes and Product Life Cycle Management

Module 5: Detailed Schedules

Section 5-A: Planning Detailed Schedules

Section 5-B: Scheduling and PAC Methods

Section 5-C: Creating Production and Service Schedules

Section 5-D: Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials

Module 6: Inventory

Section 6-A: Inventory Planning

Section 6-B: Inventory and Product Costs, Value, and Metrics

Section 6-C: Itemized Inventory Management

Section 6-D: Inventory Control

Module 7: Distribution

Section 7-A: Planning Distribution

Section 7-B: Replenishment and Order Management

Section 7-C: Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics

Module 8: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

Section 8-A: Quality

Section 8-B: Technology

Section 8-C: Continuous Improvement