APICS CPIM Self-Study Resources

APICS has the best educational resources available to help you build your knowledge of industry practices and to support your certification exam preparation CPIM Exam Content Manual The CPIM Exam Content Manual is an essential document for all CPIM candidates. It provides an overview of each module, an outline of its body of knowledge, and references. A list of key terminology for each area is included, along with illustrative questions for each module. (Stock # 09051N) CPIM Practice Questions Booklet & CD Practice questions offer candidates the opportunity to answer questions similar to those that may be found on the exam. This product contains practice questions, answer keys, and a list of text references for additional study are available as a booklet or on CD-ROM. Available as a series and for each modules. APICS Dictionary APICS Dictionary is a primary reference for all five APICS CPIM Modules and the standard for defining terms used in the operations management field. (Stock # 01102)

APICS CPIM Self-Study Resources

CPIM Study Notes

Study notes are concise and detailed in an easy-to-understand, conversational format. Author Brian Willcox, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, draws on more than 30 years of practical experience in materials management to present information in an easy-to-understand, conversational format. Available as a series and for each modules.

Datachem Study Aids

APICS offers an electronic study aid that has helped thousands of professionals achieve certification. Designed by Datachem Software, Inc., these products can help you prepare for certification exams with practice questions and answers and technical explanations of production and inventory management topics. Available as a series and for each modules.

MGI Home Study Course These home-study correspondence courses provide you with a solid, professional-level understanding of the manufacturing field. The courses are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills in the essential areas of materials management and integrated resource management. Each APICS home-study course requires approximately 25 to 30 hours to complete. Available as a series and for individual modules

Benefit to Employee

According to purchasing.com, professionals that earn an APICS certification earn an average of 9 percent more than their counterparts. Improve efficiency across the processes of your organizations supply chain Increase profitability by optimizing your organizations inventory investment Maximize ROI on systems and technologies Predict outcomes more accurately Amplify functional knowledge of production and inventory management Achieve greater confidence and industry recognition Accelerated career development and better employment opportunities Earn CPIM certification maintenance points

Benefits to Corporation

Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities The proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations The tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities where suppliers, plants, distributors and customers are located around the world. The ability to interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment Boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation The skills to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication.

Partial Client List

American Express Avon BASF Becton, Dickinson & Company Boeing Bristol-Myers Squibb Caterpillar Clorox Dow Chemical Dow Corning DuPont ExxonMobil Gulfstream Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

IBM Intel Jockey International Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Motorola Nestl PepsiCo Pfizer SC Johnson Unilever United States Army Volkswagen

APICS CPIM Certification Exam

Duration of the exam: 3 hours The Basics exam has 105 questions with 80 that are actually scored and 25 pretest. The other exams have 75 questions with 60 actually scored and 15 that are pretest. Candidates must pass an exam for each of the five modules to successfully complete the APICS CPIM program Certificate and credentials provided upon successful completion of the fifth certification exam The CPIM designation has a maintenance requirement every 5 years Refer to apics.org/cpim for details

CPIM Instructor-led course

Class of each module takes 4 full days You can choose English / Chinese instruction There are weekday class and weekend class Classes rolling quarterly We provide in-house training class
Contact training@ascms.com for more information.

Agenda

About APICS Certifications APICS CSCP Certification Program APICS CSCP Preparation Options Maintaining your CSCP Benefits to Employee and Corporate

Value of APICS Certification

APICS world renowned certification programs APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) and APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) provide operations management professionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for todays fast-changing market place.

Leadership: expertise that leads to greater confidence, recognition, and professional

success Recognition: awareness of your credential which is a first step toward greater job satisfaction and career enhancement Knowledge: understand of how to positively affect bottom-line profitability For more information about APICS certification, visit the Certification section of apics.org/certification, e-mail services@apics.org, or call APICS Customer Support at +1 (773) 867-1777

APICS Locations Worldwide

Central and South America

Argentina Brazil Costa Rica Dominican Republic

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Austria Belgium Bulgaria Denmark Egypt France Germany Ireland Italy Jordan Lebanon The Netherlands Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey United Kingdom

Asia-Pacific
Australia China India Indonesia Korea Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Taiwan Thailand

North America
USA Mexico Canada

What is the APICS CSCP

The only certification that encompasses the entire global supply chain. Covers a breadth of topics -- globalization, logistics, supplier and customer relationship management, IT enablement, logistics. Provides a thorough understanding of supply chain so employees can identify opportunities for improvement within your company. Sets the standard for supply chain certification -administered in 30 countries and accepted by leading companies worldwide.

Value of the APICS CSCP

Attain knowledge to effectively manage global supply chain activities. Master concepts that create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication. Increase professional value and efficiency of the workplace environment Gain proven learning and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations and drive profits.

The APICS CSCP Program

APICS CSCP Exam APICS CSCP Learning System

Certification exam preparation & professional development training program Combines 4 print module with interactive online tools to provide customized learning experience Organizes 150 references into 800 pages of content 40 80 hour investment Offered 3 times/year Eligibility requirements Exam content manual available

For more information, visit apics.org/cscp

APICS CSCP 4 Modules

For a free demo of the APICS CSCP Learning System, visit apics.org/cscp

APICS CSCP Learning System

Course materials
Print Modules
Four modules with 800+ pages: 1. Supply Chain Management Fundamentals 2. Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics 3. Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships 4. Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management

Online Activities
Access educational support activities at learnCSCP.com Pre-test Module-specific tests Post-test Online progress report eFlashcards Online glossary Information center

APICS CSCP LS - eFlashcards

What people are saying

The APICS body of knowledge helped empower our employees to make strategic decisions that support the companys overall success, increasing on-time delivery by nearly 50 percent.
Kristie Huntress, Global Business Process Manager, Dow Corning

The APICS CSCP program is very useful in designing, introducing, and implementing cost reduction programs during these times of economic downturn. By looking beyond just the costs related to procurement and reviewing all real costs within the total supply chain, Ive gained tremendous insights that often resulted in impressive opportunities to reduce various costs in the entire supply chain.
John van Veen, CSCP Procurement Consultant, Benefit Value by Procurement

The APICS CSCP Learning System is the best self-directed course I have taken. It was comprehensive and well designed. The many practice questions allow you to take the practice tests multiple times and thoroughly understand global supply chain management concepts.
Gary Gammell, CSCP Demand Manager, Tellabs

APICS CSCP Industry Acceptance

Growing number of employers prefer candidates with APICS CSCP certification - Amgen, Boeing, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cisco Systems, DuPont, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Robert Bosch, Tyco, ViaSat More than 10,000 APICS CSCP Learning Systems sold More than 7,500 individuals sat for APICS CSCP exam More than 5,400 APICS CSCP designations earned

APICS CSCP Exam Eligibility Requirements

CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience OR Bachelors degree or international equivalent plus two years of related business experience OR Five years of related business experience

Refer to apics.org/cscp for additional definition of related experience & application/registration dates

CSCP Instructor-led, blended learning course

Offered through your local APICS Authorised Education Provider (AEP) Face-to-face instruction by APICS-qualified instructors Blended learning and includes use of the APICS CSCP Learning System print and online components Blended Learning Benefits:
Network with peers from a variety of industries Convenient hours, paced for busy professionals Set schedule to keep participants on track Group reports optional to track participant progress

APICS CSCP Preparation Options

Self-Directed Learning: This study method gives you the freedom to access the courses whenever you need from wherever you are and the flexibility to study anytime and anywhere. Learn at your own pace. Instructor-Led Learning: The instructor-led format combines the APICS CSCP Learning System print and online components with the leadership of an experienced instructor, peer collaborator, company networking, and a structured schedule to keep participants on track. Corporate Learning: Educate small or large groups of employees using APICS CSCP training materials and take advantage of volume discounts for groups of two or more. The program can be offered in a self-directed or instructor-led format at your facility.

Benefits to Employee

Competencies to manage complex worldwide supply chain activities involving suppliers, plants, distributors and customers in a global environment Proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations Positively affect lead times, inventory, and bottom-line profitability Ability to interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment Skills to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication Achieve greater confidence and industry recognition Earn 30 50 CPIM certification maintenance points

Value received by Corporate Teams

Corporations desire to create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities. Employees learn how to: Design successful supply chain strategies using global standards and common terminology Effectively manage supplier and customer relationships Recognize how logistics, technology, and data can improve performance Increase customer satisfaction and bottom-line results

Benefits to Corporation
Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities Boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation Design successful supply chain strategies using global standards and common terminology Effectively manage supplier and customer relationships Enhance logistics, technology, and data integration to improve performance Increase customer satisfaction and bottom-line results Collaboration and a consistent foundation (enables intradepartmental movement)

Partial APICS CSCP Client List

American Express Avon BASF Becton, Dickinson & Company Boeing Bristol-Myers Squibb Caterpillar Clorox Dow Chemical Dow Corning DuPont ExxonMobil Gulfstream Wyeth Pharmaceuticals IBM Intel Jockey International Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Motorola Nestl PepsiCo Pfizer SC Johnson Unilever United States Army Volkswagen

APICS CSCP Certification Exam

Four hour duration 175 multiple choice questions/150 scored Required eligibility and registration application Certificate and credentials provided upon successful completion of the certification exam The CSCP designation has a five-year maintenance requirement Computer Based Testing (CBT) is now available for CSCP in limited international locations. Review www.apics.org/international testing pages for updated information on available testing locations. Refer to apics.org/cscp for details about the exam

CSCP Instructor-led course

The next class begins January 20-24 2010
Contact training@ascms.com for more information.

The SCM Competency Model

Supply chain managers are crucial to the global economy - in recognition of this, APICS developed the Supply Chain Manager Competency Model to guide individuals considering careers in supply chain management, supply chain professionals seeking to advance their positions, and human resource managers who are hiring in this fastgrowing field.

The SCM Competency Model

About the Model: The structure of the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model follows guidelines set by the Employment and Training Administration of the United States Department of Labor. In many cases, the competencies outlined in this model are adapted from the APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework.

The SCM Competency Model

The model is visually represented in a diagram for easy reference. The model is organized into tiers of competencies and includes descriptions of the activities and behaviors associated with each competency.

The SCM Competency Model

The Supply Chain Manager Competency Model launched on August 15. More than 3,100 downloads thus far 220 from outside advertising campaigns Promotions APICS home page Operations Management Now Google ad campaign Media release New audiences: human resource managers and professional trainers Partners can send to corporate clients