Certification Fact Sheet
The APICS certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), are recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control, supply chain management, and enterprise operations management. By earning the CPIM and CSCP designations, individuals validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement.
Individuals who obtain
their CPIM or CSCP designations gain
Specialized skills that boost
productivity, collaboration, and innovation
Knowledge of how to positively
affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability
Expertise that leads to greater
confidence, recognition, and professional success. Employers who encourage and
support their employees in obtaining their CPIM or CSCP designations
Enjoy a skilled workforce that is
better prepared, more knowledgeable, more capable, more productive, and able to contribute to a successful bottom line
Validate the knowledge and skill
set of their employees leading to productivity improvement in the workplace
Achieve competitive advantage in
the marketplace through a highly trained, confident, and productive workforce.
About CPIM The APICS CPIM program provides you with the ability to understand and evaluate production and inventory activities within a company's global operations.
The APICS CPIM program benefits designees worldwide:
APICS CPIM is preferred by thousands of employers worldwide.
More than 95,000 professionals since 1973 have earned the APICS CPIM designation.
APICS CPIM helps you master essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to:
demand management
procurement management
supplier planning
material requirements planning
capacity planning
sales and operations planning
master scheduling
performance measurements
supplier relationships
quality control
continuous improvement.
About CSCP
The APICS CSCP program helps you demonstrate your knowledge and organizational skills for developing more streamlined operations.
The CSCP designation:
is the most widely recognized educational program for operations and supply chain management professionals around the globe
is a designation that is sought by thousands of employers and recruiters
provides you with a mastery of supply chain management best practices and distinguishes you as an industry expert with specialized, high-level knowledge and skills
helps you earn, on average, 11 percent more than noncertified supply chain professionals, according to the APICS Operations Management Employment Outlook (Fourth quarter, 2010).
APICS The Association for Operations Management
is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations
management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management,
purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have
relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized
certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished
industry professionals. To learn more about the APICS community, visit
www.apics.org
.