CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management.

Introduced in 1973 and reconfigured in 2000, CPIM continues to live up to its mission of educating individuals in the concepts, tools, terminology, and integration of topics across operations functions. The five modules that make up the CPIM certification are:

Basics of Supply Chain Management
Master Planning of Resources
Detailed Scheduling and Planning
Execution and Control of Operations
Strategic Management of Resources

CPIM has helped more than 66,000 professionals learn to predict outcomes more accurately and take actions that achieve results gain peer and industry recognition contribute to their organizations' success through increased efficiency across the processes of the supply chain earn college credit.

Basics of Supply Chain Management

This module explores the basic concepts of managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. Basics provides a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers, to and from an organization. Topics include:
                    
         Elements of the Supply Chain
         Just-in-Time (JIT)
         Total Quality Management (TQM)
         Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
         Demand Planning
         Capacity Management.

Master Planning of Resources

Master Planning of Resources looks at processes used to develop sales and operations plans and how to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. This course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints. Topics include:

         Demand Management
         Sales and Operations Planning
         Master Scheduling
         Measuring the Business Plan.

Detailed Scheduling and Planning

Detailed Scheduling and Planning examines the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. The course includes detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include:

         Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
         Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
         Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
         Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply.

Execution and Control of Operations

This course focuses on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories. Topics include:

         Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
         Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
         Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems
         Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback.

Strategic Management of Resources

Strategic Management of Resources explores the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change. Topics include:

         Competitive Market Issues
         Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and
         Organizational Design
         Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
         Evaluating and Managing Projects.

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