APICS Production and Inventory Management - Part 2 (CPIM)

Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 7.0)

Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive in today’s rapidly changing world. Becoming CPIM certified shows employers that you know how to effectively manage disruptions, demand variations and supply chain risk.

Why Seek the CPIM Designation?

The pandemic caused a major shift in consumer demand and put a spotlight on supply chain vulnerabilities. Planning is now more important than ever, and the new Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) 7.0 reflects that.

With a CPIM certification, you will develop the competencies they need to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you'll have the knowledge to better respond to supply disruptions, demand variations, and manage supply chain risk.

CPIM Certification, by Industry

APICS CPIMs work across a broad range of professions including:

◉ Manufacturing

◉ Consulting

◉ Education

◉ Government

◉ Services

◉ Defense

◉ Healthcare

◉ Distribution

◉ Pharmaceutical

APICS Production and Inventory Management - Part 2 (CPIM)

APICS CPIM Part 2 Exam Summary:

Exam Name	APICS Production and Inventory Management - Part 2
Exam Code	CPIM Part 2
PLUS member Exam Fee	USD $495
CORE member/nonmember Exam Fee	USD $690
Retake Exam Fee	USD $250
Exam Duration	210 Minutes
Number of Questions	150
Passing Score	300 / 350
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Sample Questions	APICS CPIM 7.0 P2 Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM Part 2) Practice Test

APICS Production and Inventory Management - Part 2 Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details	Weights
Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business Strategy	- Understand the business environment and develop corporate strategy - Develop, align, and implement functional and operational strategies - Design processes and layouts to align with strategic goals - Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate performance in relation to the organization’s strategic goals - Identify and manage supply chain risks (examples include: supply disruption, financial, environmental, physical, political, cyber, intellectual property, and branding) - Manage capital equipment and facilities - Define and support sustainability goals (environmental, financial, social)	22%
Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy	- Understand the role of the S&OP process in the organization - Review aggregate demand plan - Review aggregate supply plan - Reconcile portfolio, demand, supply, and financial plans	10%
Plan and Manage Demand	- Determine customer needs and specifications - Understand marketing and product management considerations - Review sources of demand - Generate demand forecast - Monitor forecast performance and respond to demand variation or changes	9%
Plan and Manage Supply	- Create the master schedule - Perform rough-cut capacity planning (RCCP) - Manage the material requirements plan (MRP) - Create final assembly schedule (FAS) - Create and manage supplier relationships - Purchase/procure goods and services - Monitor and manage product costs - Manage changes and supply disruptions - Conduct product life cycle management (PLM)	16%
Plan and Manage Inventory	- Inventory planning - Inventory management - Monitor and manage inventory costs - Inventory control - Manage returns and product disposition	14%
Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules	- Plan detailed schedules - Create production schedules - Implement and manage detailed schedules - Schedule incoming materials	12%
Plan and Manage Distribution	- Plan distribution - Manage customer orders - Manage reverse logistics	3%
Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology	- Manage quality - Manage continuous improvement - Manage technology	14%