ROANOKE REGIONAL CHAPTER
APICS CERTIFICATION COURSE CALENDAR

You may contact Tom Gambrell for information on the course schedules:   
(540) 966-4100  or email at  cu1971@comcast.net

CPIM PROGRAM

The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) offers an internationally recognized certification program, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). This certification is the standard for professional competence in business and manufacturing. The program requires passing APICS national exams in each of five different modules.

The Roanoke chapter of APICS offers structured review courses for each module and is taught by certified practitioners. Each course is designed to present much of the core material found in the exams, references for additional sources of the subject material and practice questions to help prepare the student for their exam.

The five modules and a brief description of their content are as follows:

Basics of Supply Chain Management –

Covers basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain. The course presents a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers.

Master Planning of Resources –

Explores processes used to develop sales and operations plans, and 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.

Detailed Scheduling and Planning –

Focuses on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. The course includes  detailed descriptions  of  material requirements planning (MRP) and capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices and procurement and supplier planning.

Execution and Control of Operations –

Presents material in the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting  activity results, and providing evaluation 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.

Strategic Management of Resources –

Explores 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.

Even if the student does not wish to take the national exams, the courses provide a great forum for employee development. Exposure to the principles and techniques of business and manufacturing can only enhance the value an employee brings to the work place.