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The CPIM Master is designed to prepare candidates for the international certification Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM) of ASCM, the Association for Supply Chain Management.
The CPIM program comprehensively and thoroughly addresses all relevant tools for business operations management.
The course is based on the ASCM Body of Knowledge (BOK) and aims to:
- Transfer knowledge and Best Practices in Operations and Supply Chain Management, to manage the entire Supply Chain from supplier to customer
- Introduce and explain in detail the professional terminology of the Planning & Inventory Management area, essential for operating in international contexts
- Increase the level of corporate awareness by creating a common body of knowledge
- Promote and facilitate the transition from knowledge to competencies
- Prepare participants for the ASCM CPIM – Certified in Planning & Inventory Management certification
At the end of the course, participants can take the ASCM exam and achieve the prestigious CPIM certification.
We designed 3 CPIM training paths, delivered over 6/8 months by certified instructors:
- Classroom path: 7 training days (5 classroom days + 4 Live Webinar sessions of 3 hours each)
- Live Webinar 45 hours path: 15 sessions of 4 hours each
- Live Webinar Flipped Class path: 15 sessions of 1.5 hours each. This is aimed at those who already have good experience in Supply Chain/Operations Management and who want to systematize their knowledge with the international ASCM body of knowledge. In this version, participants are required to do pre-reading before the session, to then go into depth with the instructor on some key concepts, depending on the needs of the class.
Upon request, Advance also offers in-house training programs tailored to organizational needs.
teaching plan
The course includes:
- A classroom or Live Webinar training phase
- An individual study phase with remote instructor support
- Exam simulation with discussion of results. At the end of the course, the candidate can take the final exam in CBT (Computer Based Testing) mode at Pearson Vue test centers, coordinated by ASCM. The exam consists of a multiple-choice questionnaire.
Teaching, learning material and final exam are in English. A good knowledge of English is therefore required.
» After passing the exam, ASCM will award the CPIM certification.
DETAILED PROGRAM
Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy
- Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy
- Environment Analysis and Strategic Scope
- Developing and Managing Strategy at Various Levels
- Performance Monitoring and KPIs
Module 2: Sales and Operations Planning
- S&OP Purpose and Process
- Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
- Reconciling S&OP Plans
Module 3: Demand
- Demand Management
- Sources of Demand/Forecasting
- Forecast Performance
Module 4: Internal Supply
- Functional and Operational Strategies
- Environments, Types, and Layouts
- Creating the Master Schedule
- Rough-Cut Capacity Planning and MPS Validation
- Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
- Material Requirements Planning
- Capacity Requirements Planning, Order Promising, and Final Assembly Scheduling
- Changes and Supply Disruptions
Module 5: External Supply and Key Support Functions
- Suppliers and Procurement
- Purchasing and Maintenance
- Risk Management
- Sustainability Strategies
- Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
Module 6: Inventory
- Inventory Planning
- Inventory Costs, Basic Accounting, Costing, and Metrics
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Control
Module 7: Detailed Schedules
- Planning Detailed Schedules
- Scheduling and PAC Methods
- Creating Production and Service Schedules
- Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials
Module 8: Distribution
- Planning Distribution
- Replenishment
- Order Management, Trace/Track, and KPIs
Module 9: Quality, Business Investments, and Continuous Improvement
- Quality
- Capital Equipment and Facilities
- Technology
- Continuous Improvement
Additional Module for in house courses: Serious Game (1 day)
Questo modulo applicativo delle conoscenze acquisite, insieme ad un istruttore qualificato APICS, fa parte del programma Train for Per4mance di Advance School. Nel corso di tale modulo, si esaminano le scelte tattiche e strategiche da applicare nella Supply Chain per migliorare il P&L di un’azienda.
Per altre info sul modulo, leggere il Success Story Advance – Case New Holland: Train for Per4mance
who the course is for
- Logistics managers and staff resources
- Planning Managers and staff resources
- Management Consultants
- Production managers and staff resources
- Plant Managers
- Purchasing Officers
- New recruiting staff to quickly enter the company in the Logistics or Production area
- Personnel involved in the implementation or use of ERP systems
exam
To obtain the CPIM – Certified in Planning and Inventory Management certification – there is a single final Computer Based (CBT) exam that can be taken at PearsonVue Test Centers throughout the country.
There are no pre-set exam dates: the exam can be taken at any time depending on Test Centre availability, within 12 months of course activation.
The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions over 3.5 hours, in English.
pricing and enrolment
ENROLMENT FEE
Classroom and Live Webinar 45 hours trainings: 5’970 CHF + VAT
Live Webinar Flipped Class training: 3’705 CHF + VAT
Please note: for Classroom and Live Webinar 45 hours trainings, we apply Early bird rebates for registrations received 45 days before the starting date of the course.
The fee includes the official APICS learning material but it does not include exams.
Contact our school to receive a comprehensive offer with Exam and 2nd Chance exam at info@advanceschool.ch
The course requires a minimum of 6 participants for the activation. Seats are limited in order to allow optimal interaction between participants and instructors.
To enrol, send the registration form with the receipt of the bank transfer or a purchase order to the following Email: info@advanceschool.ch
