CPIM

Education & Academia abbreviation · Professional Certification

CPIM
Stands forCertified in Planning and Inventory Management
CategoriesEducation & Academia

CPIM stands for Certified in Planning and Inventory Management, a professional certification abbreviation.

Credential from ASCM (formerly APICS) covering demand management, master planning, materials requirements, capacity planning and inventory control. It is a long-established certification for production and inventory planners.

Example: The planner role prefers CPIM certification and experience with SAP MRP.

Usage notes

APICS first offered the CPIM in 1973. The certification is maintained with professional development points every five years. ASCM merged APICS and other supply chain groups under its current name.

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