CPIM Part 2

CPIM Part 1 and CPIM Part 2 have been discontinued as separate courses – refer to the new combined (V8) of CPIM – Click here to view this training course

From Spring 2021 the Certified in Planning & Inventory Management (previously known as Certified in Production & Inventory Management), has been re-configured into eight sections as follows :-

Diagnostic Part Main Topic Percentage of Exam
I

Align the Supply Chain to Suport the Business Strategy

 22%
II

Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy

 10%
III

Plan and Manage Demand

 9%
IV

Plan and Manage Supply

 16%
V

Plan and Manage Inventory

 14%
VI

Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules

 12%
VII

Plan and Manage Distribution

 3%
VII

Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology

 14%


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Update of CPIM materials from version 6.x to version 7.x Spring 2021

We will guide our clients through this to ensure a smooth transition. The final day to purchase v 6.x Learning System is planned for 25th February 2021, with v6 exam credits available for purchase until 30th March 2021 - meaning an ATT conversion deadline of 30th September, (Re-sits after that date will be the v7 exam) and the v6 exam being discontinued April 2nd 2022. Whilst there are pre-sale opportunities for CPIM v7.0 materials from the end of Feb, the CPIM v7.0 exam launch date is 31st March 2021. This long overlap period should ensure peace of mind for any candidates who have embarked upon their CPIM journey late 2020 or early 2021 using v6.x materials.

CPIM Part 2The CPIM Part 2 course - which replaces the previous four separate exam courses (MPR/DSP/ECO/SMR), explores in greater depth many of the topics introduced in the CPIM Part 1. The version 6.x exam will be split into the following four topic areas :-

ECM Diagnostic Part Topic Area Covered Percentage of Exam
I

Master Planning of Resources

  1. Demand Management
  2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
  3. Master Scheduling
  4. Distribution Planning
 25%
II

Detailed Scheduling & Planning

  1. Inventory Management
  2. Planning Material Requirements to support the Master Schedule
  3. Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
  4. Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply
 25%
III

Execution & Control of Operations

  1. Execution of Operations
  2. Control of Operations
  3. Quality, Communication, and Continuous Improvement
  4. Design Concepts and Trade-Offs
 25%
IV

Strategic management of Resources

  1. Understanding the Business Environment and Developing Corporate Strategy
  2. Developing the Operations Strategy
  3. Implementing the Operations Strategy
 25%

Please click here to view the CPIM Introduction Timeline.

CPIM Part 2

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