CPIM Certification in Saudi Arabia
Globally recognised ASCM-APICS accredited program
40 hours of training covering 13 modules
Enhanced knowledge of inventory planning
Gain expertise to reduce stockouts and operating costs
Flexible learning modes and instalment options
Overview
What we will be covering
- Identify shifts & supply issues
- Control reverse logistics in the distribution
- Accomplish the supply plan in an efficient form
- Understand demand management & forecasting
- Participate in practical assignments
- Create the master production schedule
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Curriculum
- •Operational Objectives to Meet Competitive Priorities
- •Marketing Strategies
- •Fundamentals of Sales and Operations Planning
- •Manufacturing Strategies
- •KPIs and Metrics
- •Sustainable and Socially Responsible Supply Chains
- •Creating a Product Road Map
- •Product Development
- •Characteristics of Demand
- •Forecasting
- •Master Production Schedule
- •Material Requirements Planning
- •Capacity Requirements Planning
- •Final Assembly Scheduling
- •Closing the Loop
- •Buy
- •Make
- •Inventory Investment and Days of Supply
- •Safety Stock
- •Item Segmentation
- •Order Quantity and Item Replenishment
- •Tracking Inventory through Supply Chain
- •Basics of Reverse Logistics
- •Inventory Accuracy Audits
- •Addressing Inventory Loss
- •Planning and Managing Distribution Inventory
- •Continuous Improvement
- •Quality Management
- •Information, Process, and Emerging Technologies
- •The Environment and Strategy
- •Strategic Scope
- •Strategic Objectives
- •Developing Organizational Strategy
- •Executing and Monitoring Strategy
- •Analysis of Functional and Operational Strategies
- •Functional and Operational Strategies
- •Processes and Layouts
- •Performance Monitoring and KPIs
- •Risk Management
- •Capital Equipment and Facilities
- •Sustainability Strategies
- •Purpose of S&OP
- •S&OP Roles and Process
- •Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
- •Reconciling S&OP Plans
- •Demand Management
- •Customers
- •Marketing and Product Management
- •Sources of Demand
- •Forecasting
- •Forecast Performance
- •Creating the Master Schedule
- •Using and Maintaining the Master Schedule
- •Rough-Cut Capacity Planning
- •MRP Design
- •Using and Managing MRP
- •CRP and MRP-Based Scheduling
- •Final Assembly Schedule
- •Suppliers
- •Purchasing
- •Product Costing
- •Changes and Supply Disruptions
- •Product Life Cycle Management
- •Inventory Planning
- •Inventory Management
- •Inventory Costs, Value, and Metrics
- •Inventory Control
- •Waste Hierarchy and Reverse Logistics
- •Planning Detailed Schedules
- •Scheduling and PAC Methods
- •Production Schedules
- •Using Detailed Schedule
- •Planning Distribution
- •Replenishment and Order Management
- •Reverse Logistics in Distribution Network
Learning Outcomes
At course completion, you will learn to:
1
Master principles of demand management to accurately forecast customer requirements
2
Understand the role of sales and operations planning (S&OP) in aligning production with demand
3
Gain proficiency in master production scheduling (MPS) to balance production capacity with demand
4
Explore the fundamentals of material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of materials
5
Explore inventory management techniques, including ABC analysis and economic order quantity (EOQ)
6
Understand the concept of safety stock and its role in mitigating supply chain risks
Prerequisites
To enrol in the CPIM Certification in Saudi Arabia, the eligibility requirements are as follows:
- At least five years of experience in supply chain or foundational knowledge in processes, materials management, and planning
- Eligibility requires at least a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Candidates should showcase analytical skills, familiarity with computing concepts/tools
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Frequently asked questions
Our Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification affiliated with APICS. This is an advanced certificate validating a professional's knwoledge in production control and inventory, guaranteeing effectiveness in global operations. Our CPIM course specifically focuses on production and inventory management concepts and prepare learners for the CPIM certifcation exam.
If you have a significant amount of experience in supply chain, logistics and inventory management, then CPIM can add value to your profile. To apply for CPIM, you must check the eligibility requirements.
However, if you are new to inventory management and supply chain, then we would recommend you start with a foundational course like CLSCMP. Once you have gained experience and meet other criteria, you can apply for the CPIM program. This will help you execute advanced strategies to optimise your inventory, enhance the business's supply chain operations, and manage demand more efficiently.
Our training program is beneficial for production planners, inventory managers, supply chain experts, and anybody in charge of overseeing production and inventory procedures. This certification is mainly ideal for seasoned professionals with some work experience in this domain. To register for the CPIM Certification, you must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain OR foundational knowledge in processes, materials management, and planning
- At least a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Must possess analytical skills, familiarity with computing concepts/tools
Our training in Saudi Arabia helps professionals to learn the following technical skills:
1. Understanding of materials management
2. Master scheduling
3. Forecasting and production planning
4. Plan and execute supply strategies
5. Utilise tools like ABC analysis and EOQ
To maintain the CPIM certification in Saudi Arabia, certified individuals must earn 75 maintenance points every 5 years.
Our course curriculum covers:
1. Demand management
2. Material requirements planning
3. Capacity planning
4. Inventory management
5. Supply chain optimisation
After the CPIM training, participants can opt for the following job roles:
1. Inventory Manager
2. Supply Chain Manager
3. Logistics Analyst
4. Materials Manager
5. Logistics Manager
Our training increases customer happiness, lowers operating costs, boosts productivity, and creates high-paying supply chain management job possibilities.
Although having prior expertise is advantageous, our training also helps those who have a basic understanding of supply chain procedures.
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