Course Overview
CPIM Part 2 combines key concepts from the field of operations management. It details eight domains of operations management. CPIM Part 2 combines key concepts from the field of operations management. It details eight domains of operations management. These include: [1] align the supply chain to support the business strategy, [2] conduct sales and operations planning to support strategy, [3] plan and manage demand, [4] plan and manage supply, and [5] managing one of the largest components of working capital for any company: inventory. To this we add: [6] plan, manage, and execute detailed schedules; [7] plan and manage distribution; and [8] manage quality, continuous improvement, and technology.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.5
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the topics covered in the APICS CPIM Part 2 Certification Exam.
- Use the APICS CPIM online learning portal to comprehend the CPIM exam topics.
- Describe basic principles and terminology related the strategic planning and management.
- Describe the principles of Sales & Operations planning (S&OP).
- Understand the basic demand planning process of planning demand, communicating demand, influencing demand, and prioritizing demand.
- Explain the relationships among master scheduling, capacity management, and materials management.
- Describe the role that inventory plays in manufacturing and distribution.
- Manage schedules and throughput in various industries, including service industries.
- Describe distribution channel strategies and network configurations.
- Describe management's role in implementing quality initiatives within an organization.
Effective as of Winter 2022
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