CPIM
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CPIM also stands for Common Profile for Instant Messaging as defined in RFC 3860.
CPIM or Certified in Production and Inventory management is a a professional certification created by the Association for Operations Management. The program was founded in 1973.
CPIM designees learn essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
To become CPIM certified, one must past a series of five exam modules: Basics of Supply Chain Management, Master Planning of Resources, Detailed Scheduling and Planning, Execution and Control of Operations, Strategic Management of Resources
The CPIM certification must be maintained every five years through the Apics Certification Maintenance program.[1]
