CPIM®: Certified in Planning
and Inventory Management
Study Program
Gain CPIM® Certification with our In-House Tailored Study Programs
The BMTG / SCE CPIM® Study Program is the perfect solution for putting yourself or your Supply Chain team through a tutor-led structured and controlled semi self-paced learning program whilst protecting your training budget.
The unique BMTG e-Learning Academy controls the learning flow whilst enabling management to view individual student progress and performance along the way and highlighting those that are struggling or behind schedule.
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The CPIM® Certified in Planning and Inventory Management is a globally recognized professional credential offered by APICS, which is now part of the ASCM: Association for Supply Chain Management umbrella www.ascm.org
Since 1973, more than 100,000 SCM professionals have received this designation and is recognized worldwide as the measurement criterion for professional competence in manufacturing and control.
The CPIM® program provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards to allow Mi participants to better respond to supply disruptions, respond to demand variations and manage supply chain risk.
Invest in your Supply Management Team Development
By earning the CPIM® designation, your Supply Management teams will become empowered professionals with the skills needed for resilient and agile supply chain management.
With CPIM® certification, individuals gain the expertise to excel across various supply chain functions. Moreover, they will acquire the capability to adeptly navigate risks and disruptions while harnessing technology to optimize operational efficiencies.
The CPIM® certification will position your Supply Chain team in the top quartile enabling them to more easily achieve your corporate supply management goals.
Structured Semi Self-Paced Learning
The primary purpose of this CPIM® Study Program is to prepare your Supply Management Professionals to sit and pass the CPIM® exam.
The CPIM® Study Program is a 6 -8 month blended learning experience brought to you by BMTG (UK) Ltd in conjunction with Supply Chain Education Inc., and has been designed specifically for corporate Supply Management Teams.
Students are led through a pathway of self study interspersed with live tutor interaction and supplemented by various online quizzes to facilitate a broad understand of CPIM terms and definitions, intuitive essay type questions with model answers and a full set of Simulated Exam questions which immediate grading and feedback
Close to 1000 students, from across all industries, have successfully passed their CPIM® certification via our study program. Clients have included Halliburton, Ingersoll Rand, Atlas Copco, MI Windows and Doors, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pilgrims, Motorola, Boeing, W&C Suspensions and Hendrickson to name a few.
Our Exam Success Rate is 90-95%
What do you get?
The CPIM® Study Program is a blended delivery model combining in-depth study materials with simulated exam questions, plus 21 x 3hr live tutor led virtual sessions for the very best learning experience (63 hrs in total).
The program is a blend of key concepts, group exercises and case studies with audience participation. Delivery will be informative, fast-paced with interactive group exercises which reflect the sharing of global best practices, with learnings reinforced through tutor interaction.
The BMTG/SCE CPIM® Study Program is accessed 100% on demand at your convenience via the BMTG e-Learning Academy learning management system which includes detailed study materials with practical examples and simulated exams
Each participant will have access to multiple exam sample questions including question and answer methodologies culminating in a final simulated exam which is the last pulse-check before taking the CPIM® external exam.
All delegate progress can be monitored and compliance reports made available to corporate management.
CPIM® Learning Block 1
Supply Chains and Strategy
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Understand the business environment and develop corporate strategy
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Develop, align and implement functional and operational strategies
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Design processes and layouts to align with strategic goals
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Define and monitor KPIs to evaluate performance in relation to strategic goals
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Identify and manage supply chain risks
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Manage capital equipment and facilities
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Define and support Sustainability goals
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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4 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (70 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 4
Plan and Manage Supply
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Create the Master Schedule
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Perform Rough-Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP)
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Manage the Material Requirements Plan (MRP)
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Create the Final Assembly Schedule (FAS)
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Create and Manage Supplier Relationships
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Purchase goods and services
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Monitor and manage product costs
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Manage changes and supply disruptions
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Conduct Product Life Cycle Management (PLM)
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (64 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 2
Sales and Operations Planning
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Understand the role of the S&OP process in the organization
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Review Aggregate Demand Plan
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Review Aggregate Supply Plan
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Reconcile portfolio, demand, supply and financial plans
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (57 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 3
Plan and Manage Demand
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Determine customer needs and specifications
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Understand marketing and product management considerations
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Review sources of demand
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Generate demand forecast
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Monitor forecast performance and respond to demand variation or changes
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (65 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 5
PLAN, MANAGE AND EXECUTE DETAILED SCHEDULES
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Planning Detailed Schedules
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Scheduling and PAC Methods
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Creating Production and Service Schedules
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Managing Detailed Schedules and Scheduling Materials
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (51 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 6
Plan and Manage Inventory
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Inventory Planning
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Inventory Management
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Monitor and manage inventory costs
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Inventory control
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Manage returns and product disposition
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (81 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 7
Plan and Manage Distribution
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Plan Distribution
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Manage Customer Orders
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Manage Reverse Logistics
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (71 Questions)
CPIM® Learning Block 8
MANAGE QUALITY, TECHNOLOGY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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Manage Quality
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Manage Technology
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Manage Continuous Improvement
Delivered Via
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Comprehensive Study materials, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides.
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2 x 3 hour Live Tutor-led Virtual Sessions.
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Down and Dirty Definitions Quiz
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Introspective Questions Quiz
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Simulated Exam Techniques Quiz (318 Questions)
WRAP-UP SESSIONS
The CPIM® Study Program will conclude with two 3-hour wrap-up sessions that review all the Learning Blocks. Following these sessions, students will have the opportunity to take two post-study exams, consisting of 50 and 160 questions respectively, followed by a final simulated exam with 150 questions over 3.5 hours.
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Empower Your Team with Our In-House CPIM® Study Program
As organizations strive for excellence in supply chain management, ensuring that your team is equipped with the latest industry knowledge and skills is more important than ever. We are excited to offer our Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) Study Program, designed to empower your team with the tools and expertise needed to optimize your supply chain operations.
We believe that delivering our CPIM Study Program in-house can provide your team with the following benefits:
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Cost Efficiency: Reduce costs associated with travel and external training facilities by conducting the program on-site.
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Convenient Scheduling: Flexible training schedules that minimize disruption to your operations.
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Team Cohesion: A unified learning experience that enhances collaboration and consistency within your team.
We would love the opportunity to discuss how we can tailor our CPIM ®Study Program to meet your organization's unique needs. Please feel free to contact us at your earliest convenience to schedule a discussion.