Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Practice Exam

Resilience and adaptability are the key ingredients for the success of supply chains. By achieving the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation, you'll cultivate skills necessary for smooth collaboration across all supply chain functions. Moreover, you'll gain expertise in risk management and navigating disruptions, along with the ability to harness technology for optimizing processes.

Who should take the exam?

The Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) exam is ideal for professionals in the supply chain and operations management field. It's particularly suited for those looking to demonstrate their expertise in areas like:

• Production planning
  
• Inventory management
• Demand forecasting
• Material requirements planning (MRP)
• Procurement

Exam Details 

• Exam Name: Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 150 Questions
• Time: 3.5 hours
• Passing Score: 300

Exam Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  -

Module 1: Learn About Supply Chains and Strategy

• Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
• Strategic Scope and Objectives
• Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy
• Functional and Operational Strategies
• Environments, Types, and Layouts
• Performance Monitoring and KPIs
• Risk Management
• Capital Equipment and Facilities
• Sustainability Strategies

Module 2: Understand Sales and Operations Planning

• S&OP Purpose and Process
• Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
• Reconciling S&OP Plans

Module 3: Overview of Demand

• Demand Management
• Sources of Demand/Forecasting
• Forecast Performance

Module 4: Supply

• Creating and Validating the Master Schedule
• Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
• Material Requirements Planning
• CRP and Scheduling
• Suppliers and Purchasing
• Changes and Product Life Cycle Management

Module 5: Detailed Schedules

• Planning Detailed Schedules
• Scheduling and PAC Methods
• Creating Production and Service Schedules
• Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials

Module 6: Explore Inventory

• Inventory Planning
• Inventory and Product Costs, Value, and Metrics
• Itemized Inventory Management
• Inventory Control

Module 7: Distribution

• Planning Distribution
• Replenishment and Order Management
• Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics

Module 8: Understand Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

• Quality
• Technology
• Continuous Improvement