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Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Purpose

The certification courses are recommended for operations staff from both the service and manufacturing sectors seeking CPIM, or those wanting additional skills development. Job titles include: Planner, Planner-Buyer, Senior Planner, Senior Planner-Buyer, Master Scheduler, Manufacturing Manager, Materials Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Planning Manager, Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Warehouse/Logistics Manager, and Inventory Manager.

Program Description

Build your operations management skills and advance your career with the CPIM. APICS, the Association for Operations Management, is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in supply chain and operations management including production, inventory, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) has partnered with PAN-APICS to offer the internationally recognized Certification in Production and Inventory Management. Five courses are offered that comprise the review for the CPIM (Certification in Production and Inventory Management) credential exams.

Consideration for Industry Certification and Articulation

The program leads to the 640-460 IIUC Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications certification exam that is associated with the CCNA Voice certification.

Curriculum

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

For more information on CPIM view our flyer or contact

    Brook P. Hunt, Ed.D., Director
    Center for Workforce Development
    Phone: 215-641-6331
    Fax: 215-641-6441
    bhunt@mc3.edu

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