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Based on interviews with subject-matter-experts within your company the classes are customized to fit your company's culture and operational requirements.......
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 operations 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
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learn to predict outcomes more accurately and take actions that achieve results
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gain peer and industry recognition
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contribute to their organizations' success through
increased efficiency across
the processes of the
supply
chain
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earn
continuing education credits.
For those individuals not desiring to take the CPIM examination but, wanting an excellent
overview of
the
basics of Operations Management I would recommend taking Module I
and then still having the
opportunity
to change their minds and take the examination after
completing Module I.
Basics of Supply Chain Management Module I
Explore the basic concepts of managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the
Basics you get a
complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers,
to and from your organization.
Topics include Elements of the Supply Chain Just-in-Time (JIT) Total Quality Management (TQM) Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II) Demand Planning Capacity Management.
Master Planning of Resources Module II
Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and learn to identify and
assess internal
and
external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses
on the importance of producing
achievable
master schedules that are consistent with
business policies, objectives, and resource
constraints.
Topics
include:
Detailed Scheduling and Planning Module III
Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. The course
includes detailed
descriptions
of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity
requirements planning (CRP),
inventory
management
practices, and procurement
and supplier planning.
Topics include: Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply.
Execution and Control of Operations Module IV
Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and
implementing
controls,
reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance.
The course explains
techniques for
scheduling and controlling production processes,
the execution of quality initiatives
and continuous
improvement plans, and the control
and handling of inventories.
Topics include: Prioritizing and Sequencing Work Executing Plans and Implementing Controls Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback.
Strategic Management of Resources Module V
Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to
manufacturing strategy
and
supply chain-related functions. The course addresses
three main topics: aligning resources with
the strategic
plan, configuring and integrating
operating processes to support the strategic plan, and
implementing change.
Topics include: Competitive Market Issues Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and
Organizational Design Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
Evaluating and Managing Projects
Workshop Logistics:
Each Module consists of eight to
ten
sessions at 3-hours per session.
Workshop will be
scheduled to
fit your specific scheduling requirements.
Participant Test Preparation: The following process is followed to ensure all participants have their best opportunity to
pass the
APICS
certification tests:
- Attendance at individual Module Workshops (24-30 hours
per module)
In addition to review of practice test questions during workshops we assign Case
Studies (optional)
as a tool for groups of participants to get a better understanding
of
the functional areas within their
own organizations. Case Studies are completed
by
groups during time interval between module sessions.
- Participation at Test Preparation session which includes detailed review of a
comprehensive Study
Guide for each module. (combination of APICS practice
questions
and The Ryan Group generated
questions).
Included in Workshop:
On-line access to password -protected and dedicated
WebSite (sample homepage below)
which
includes:
- Feedback Form directed to Workshop Leader for submission of any
questions related
to workshops (answered within 24 hours)
- Access to instructor prepared Module Study Guides
- Current Schedule
of APICS Classes at your company
- Link to APICS site for test registration purposes
- Access to
customized Case Studies assigned as homework
Pricing
In-House
Workshop pricing based on very competitive hourly
instructor charge.No charges for time spent customizing Cases/Exercises
including
time spent interviewing client subject-matter-experts. We will utilize
our Web Conference capability to conduct
subject-matter-expert
interviews and/or to answer any of your questions regarding our workshops
(Conference limited to three individuals from your
company at any one time)
Public Workshops
Public workshops will be held based on
demand. A minimum five participants required.
Use "feedback form" to express an interest and
we will keep you updated as we put
Workshops together in your area.
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