Advancing Productivity, Innovation and Competitive Success

Earn a College Certificate & Industry Certification (CPIM)

Since 1973, the APICS CPIM program has educated more than 90,000 professionals about essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.

APICS CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:

• Supply Chain management
• Operations
• Procurement
• Materials management
• Purchasing
• Production and inventory management

Certificate Requirements:

• Basics of Supply Chain Management
• Master Planning of Resources
• Detailed Scheduling and Planning (offered in Sept '12)
• Execution and Control of Operations (offered Oct '12)
• Strategic Management of Resources (offered Nov '13)
• Trends in Manufacturing
• Supervisory Skills (see MLCP offerings)
• Developing Effective Teams (see MLCP offerings)

CNT 288N-150

The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in the Basics module. This module covers manufacturing, distribution, service, and retail industries. This includes the fundamental relationships in the design, planning, execution, monitoring, and control that occur. Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules, which cover similar topics in much greater depth. Topics include: Understanding basic business wide concepts, including understanding various supply chain environments; Managing demand, including markets and customer expectations; Designing products, processes, and information systems; Understanding supply issues including inventory costs, functions, and metrics. Course 4 weeks, 32hrs. Tuition $550.00, text extra.
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WINDSOR Mon & Thurs; 5:30P-9:30P; May 14-June 7 (Note: May 21 Victoria Day no class)

CNT 358N-150
Explore and be able to apply the principles of demand management, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, and distribution planning, and to identify conditions that require action. This module evaluates knowledge of both supply and demand planning for mid- to long-term independent demand. Topics include: Recognizing all demands for goods and services to support the marketplace; Bringing together all the plans for the business; Disaggregating the production plan into an executable schedule; Planning the distribution network and replenishment. Course 4 weeks, 32 hrs. Tuition $550.00, text extra.
SPRING
WINDSOR Mon & Thurs; 5:30P-9:30P; June 11-June 28