Certification Fact Sheet
The APICS certification programs, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), 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 CIRM 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 CIRM 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 CIRM 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 CPIM program provides a common platform for individuals to evaluate their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. Since 1973, more than 80,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM designation.
About CIRM
The CIRM program concentrates on the integration and collaboration among the key business functions of product development, sales and marketing, human resources, finance, and operations. Since 1992, more than 4,000 professionals have earned the APICS CIRM designation.
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 .