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What is the CPIM?

The APICS Certification in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides you with a mastery of an organization’s internal operations and an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning and how it applies across the extended supply chain

Why Should you Earn the CPIM Designation?

Increase your salary - on average designees see a 12% increase
Improve your hiring potential by 65%
Maximize ROI on the systems and technologies
Reduce your organization's costs
Provide more value to your organization
Understand how to increase customer satisfaction
Build your credibility and set yourself apart from peers

CPIM Exam Information

CPIM Transformation – The NEW CPIM Version 6.0

The new, streamlined CPIM program launches in September 2017. Features and benefits of the new CPIM Version 6.0 include:

Only 2 exams - CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part 2 – required to earn the CPIM credential.
Already taken CPIM Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM)? - The current CPIM BSCM exam counts toward the new, streamlined CPIM Part 1 if CPIM 2 is taken within 10 years.
Streamlined certification experience gets you certified faster.
Updated format delivers the same CPIM knowledge and skills in a focused program to meet the training needs of today’s busy supply chain professionals.
New CPIM Learning System, a proven APICS certification preparation method that combines reading materials with online practice tests and tools.
Ability to purchase the entire CPIM bundle, including the complete CPIM Learning System, CPIM Part 1 exam and CPIM Part 2 exam.