APICS CPIM 8.0- Certified in Planning & Inventory Management 8.0

The Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos and group discussions.

Course Objectives

Upon completing CPIM 8.0, participants will be able to:

• Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory

• Improve planning and forecasting

• Manage and apply capacity resource planning

• Improve the S&OP process

• Utilize the company’s ERP system more productively

Target Audience

The APICS CPIM 8.0 is designed for professionals across the supply chain, like Buyers/Planners, Product Planners, Material Managers, Supply Planners, Managers, Consultants, Supply Chain Analysts, Inventory Analysts, Demand Analysts or Supply Chain Managers.

Target Competencies

• Procurement Planning Strategies

• Demand Management

• Inventory Management

• Schedule Planning

• Order Management

Introduction

APICS CPIM 8.0 is a comprehensive program that incorporates the industry’s best practices and strategies to equip supply chain professionals to drive efficient planning and operations in procurement. It combines the crux of CPIM Parts 1 & 2.

CPIM 8.0 is divided into 8 modules:

Module 1: Supply Chains and Strategy

• Supply Chains, the Environment, and Strategy

• Strategic Scope and Objectives

• Developing and Managing Organizational Strategy

• Functional and Operational Strategies Section E: Environments, Types, and Layouts Performance Monitoring and KPIs

• Risk Management

• Capital Equipment and Facilities

• Sustainability Strategies

 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: 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: 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: Quality, Technology, and Continuous Improvement

• Quality

• Technology

• Continuous Improvement