Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)

I N - D E P T H P R E PA R AT I O N C O U R S E ( 2 5 S E S S I O N S )E X A M T R A I N I N G (10 S E S S I O N S )

CPIM, a major stepstone in your logistics career• Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’s

inventory investment through better forecasting and inventory management techniques.

• Streamline processes, reduce waste and enhance productivity through proven production scheduling and control methods.

• Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services when needed.

C P I M P R E PA R AT I O N C O U R S E S

HUB OF KNOWLEDGE FOR INTEGRATED LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

MEETING POINT FOR PROFESSIONALS, ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS.

www.picsbelgium.be

APICS –The Association for Operations Management – is a not-for-profit international educational organizer, known throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs, advancing productivity, innovation and competitive success.APICS offers 2 internationally recognized certification programs: CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) and CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional). These certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality. PICS is the official APICS affiliate for Belgium.

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Benefits of CPIM Certification

Since 1973, more than 80,000 manufacturing professionals from around the world have turned to the APICS CPIM (Certi-fied in Production and Inventory Management) program to optimize career possibilities, increase specialized knowledge, improve efficiency and boost salary potential.

Professionals in the fields of operations management, pro-duction and inventory management, supply chain manage-ment, procurement, materials management, and purchasing who earn the APICS CPIM designation acquire the most current industry knowledge which enables them to advance their careers.

• Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management.

• Improve efficiency of your organization’s supply chain.• Streamline operations through accurate forecasting.• Predict outcomes more accurately.• Maximize ROI on systems and technologies.• Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’s

inventory investment.• Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and

customers.

TARGET GROUPCPIM education is essential for professionals involved in:• Production and inventory management• Operations management• Supply chain management• Materials management• Purchasing

HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONCandidates must pass exams on all five modules to receive CPIM designation. Only the Basics module leads to a separate module certificate. 4 exam sessions will be organized. The PICS office will register all applicants to each separate mod-ule exam on demand. PREPARATION COURSESPICS offers preparation courses on CPIM certification and certified participants. The preparation courses follow the structure of the CPIM Modules and are adapted to the timing of the international exams.

Applicants can choose between 2 different training formulas:

IN-DEPTH PREPARATION COURSE• This course is designed to develop the knowledge and

skills in the field of production and inventory manage-ment for individuals who have little background.

• The course consists of 5 sessions per module. The in-structor presents the official APICS study material in detail. Most attention is given to the most difficult topics.

Exercises are made and sample exam questions are dis-cussed.

EXAM TRAINING• This course is designed to provide an intense review of

the certification topics for individuals who already pos-sess basic knowledge.

• The course consists of 2 sessions per module. A session typically contains 2 parts:

• Overview of the most important topics• Class discussion on some typical exam questions

BASICS OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTExplore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain.

Topics include:• Introduction of Supply Chain Concepts• Understanding basic businesswide concepts, including

understanding various supply chain environments • Managing demand, including markets and customer

expectations • Designing products, processes, and information systems • Understanding supply issues including inventory costs,

functions, and metrics

MASTER PLANNING OF RESOURCESExplore and be able to apply the principles sales and opera-tions planning, master scheduling and distribution planning, and to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements.

Topics include:• Recognizing all demands for goods and services to sup-

port the marketplace • Bringing together all the plans for the business • Disaggregating the production plan into an executable

schedule • Planning the distribution network and replenishment

DETAILED SCHEDULING AND PLANNINGAcquire a working knowledge of the tools and techniques for planning of inventory, including planning techniques such as MRP, CRP, lean, TOC, and projects. Understand the effect of using each technique; know standard measurements for inventory, materials, capacity and supplier performance; and recognize when to escalate issues.

Topics include:• Managing inventory, planning material requirements,

planning capacity requirements, and procurement and supplier planning

• Recognizing the importance of supply chain manage-ment and deploying supply chain strategies related to scheduling, planning, and sourcing

• Translating product-level plans and schedules generated at the master planning level into requirements that can be procured or produced

• Bridging the master planning area with the execution and control function

• Planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and implement-ing projects that are used to manage the supply of prod-ucts and services

EXECUTION AND CONTROL OF OPERATIONSLearn to translate plans into operational activities and define and apply techniques in the operations field.

Topics include:• Comparing actual output to plans and taking appropri-

ate corrective actions • Communicating ideas in a group setting and instructing

others in tasks • Creating operational solutions in the face of competing

resources • Explaining the release of work and reporting perfor-

mance through data collection • Understanding the execution of quality initiatives and

continuous improvement plans • Evaluating trade-offs and participating in design

decisions

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCESMove your learning to the next level through the SMR module that includes higher-level thinking or strategic planning and implementation of operations. This includes an understanding of how market requirements drive the resources and processes of an organization.

Topics include:• Understanding concepts that require a combination of

elements and higher thinking within the entire CPIM body of knowledge

• Knowing the relationship of existing and emerging pro-cesses and technologies to operations and supply chain functions

• Understanding various business environments • Knowing how business strategies are developed and

how operation strategies are implemented

MODULES (BSCM - MPR - DSP - ECO - SMR)

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2650 EDEGEMtel.: + 32 3 844 32 18 fax: + 32 3 826 93 09

e-mail: info@picsbelgium.bewww.picsbelgium.be

LocationAll sessions take place in Brussels. The exact location will be communicated with the confirmation of your registration.

LanguageThe teaching language is English. The course material is developed by APICS in English and the certification exams are also in English.

Structure of a session18:30 Part 120:00 Coffee break20:15 Part 221:30 End

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The participation fees are to be paid upon receipt of invoice, before the start of the programme. PICS is recognized by the Flemish government as a certifIed training center. This means you can save up to 50% by using ‘KMO Portefeuille’.

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Suggested Trajectory & Schedule CPIM

EXAMTRAINING

BSCM2 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS BSCM

MPR2 sessions (dates:

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DSP2 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS DSP

ECO2 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS DSP & ECO

SMR2 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS SMR

CONGRATULATIONSCPIM CERTIFICATE

IN-DEPTHCOURSE

BSCM5 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS BSCM

MPR5 sessions (dates:

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DSP5 sessions (dates:

see www.picsbelgium.be)EXAMS DSP

SMR5 sessions (dates:

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BSCMCERTIFICATE

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ECO5 sessions (dates:

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