Certified in Production and Inventory Management

The Internationally Recognized Standard for Excellence

CPIM provides a common basis for individuals and organizations to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. The program has helped individuals and their organizations become more productive and competitive because it is designed to test candidates’ in-depth knowledge of a variety of subjects specific to production and inventory management.

Introduced in 1973 and reconfigured in 2000, CPIM continues to live up to its mission of educating individuals in the concepts, tools, terminology, and integration of topics across operations functions.

CPIM has helped more than 66,000 professionals

 
CPIM Program Exam Modules

Basics of Supply Chain Management
Explore the basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain.

Master Planning of Resources  
Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans, and learn to identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements.

Detailed Scheduling and Planning  
Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling.

Execution and Control of Operations  
Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance.

Strategic Management of Resources  
Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions.

CPIM Study Tools and Testing

CPIM Exam Preparation 
Exam preparation programs and self-study materials to suit your preferred study routine. APICS now offers Certification Flashcards!

Exam Practice Questions  
Take a look at the CPIM exam format with this mini-quiz!

CPIM Primary References 
A list of primary references and additional books and multimedia materials developed specifically to support CPIM education and testing.

CPIM Testing  
Domestic
Information on exam dates, locations, and registration fees for CPIM testing in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The APICS Certification Maintenance program prepares you for the challenges ahead by preserving the currency of your hard earned certification credentials. 

Attention Veterans. APICS CPIM and CIRM exams qualify for test fees reimbursement by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the new licensing and certification benefit of the G.I. Bill. For additional information on the certification benefit, visit www.gibill.va.gov and link to the Licensing and Certification page, call the VA at (888) 442-4551, or contact APICS Customer Support at (800) 444-APICS (2742) or (703) 354-8851.

Earn college credits while obtaining your CPIM or CIRM designation through APICS College Credit Recommendation Program. 

The Understand a Scaled Score document explains the use of a scaled score system for reporting test performance in the CPIM and CIRM programs.