Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

The APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) program is one of the most recommended certification by employers world-wide.  The CPIM program offers in-depth education for individuals in the operations and supply chain management profession covering topics from demand management, material planning, capacity planning, supplier and customer relationship management, quality control, and continuous improvement.

Recommended Participants in the CPIM Program

It is recommended that students from the materials, procurement, planning, operations management (shop floor to supervision) and even executive management participate in the CPIM learning program.

Course Enrollment Requirements/Recommendations

The student must be at least 18 years of age with a minimum of a high school diploma.  There are no prerequisites are listed for these courses.  The certification exams are not administered by the ASCM Northern New England Chapter, they are managed by APICS Corporate through authorized PearsonVue testing centers.

Current Courses

Join a class and refresh your understanding prior to taking the exam.  

CPIM content covers the following key topics:

CPIM 8.0

• Supply Chains and Strategy
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Demand
• Supply
• Detailed Schedules
• Inventory
• Distribution
• Quality, Technology and Continuous Improvement

The Reconfigured CPIM Course

​The ASCM Northern New England Chapter offers CPIM exam preparation courses to provide a structured and collaborative learning environment for candidates to successfully learn the material presented in the CPIM courseware and prepare for the exam.  

Check the calendar for the current class schedule.