Alvernia University's Supply Chain Management Academy, in partnership with NEPA MAEA and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), will deliver the training and assessment to earn the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM). Those who complete the program will be able to demonstrate mastery of an organization's internal operations and an in-depth understanding of materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, and production planning, and how it applies across the extended supply chain. By earning the CPIM designation, you will develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you will know how to effectively manage risks and disruptions, and how to leverage technology to streamline processes.
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The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow candidates to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply chain risk. Earning the APICS CPIM demonstrates 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. After earning your CPIM you will be able to:
- Increase inventory accuracy and reduce inventory
- Improve forecasting
- Improve the S&OP process
- Manage and apply capacity resource planning
- Work more productively with your company’s ERP system
