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APICS CPIM Examination

Provider
Pearson VUE
Format
Computer-based examination with selected four-choice responses and calculations
Exam questions
Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 130; Unscored questions: 20; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit
3.5 hours
Passing score
300 on a 200–350 scaled score range
Examination outline
  • Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business Strategy (12%)
    • Understand the Business Environment and Corporate Strategy
    • Comprehend, Align, and Implement Functional and Operational Strategies
    • Design Processes to Align with Strategic Goals
    • Define and Monitor Key Performance Indicators to Evaluate Strategic Goals
    • Identify and Manage Supply Chain Risks
    • Support Sustainability Goals
  • Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy (10%)
    • Understand the Role of the S&OP Process in the Organization
    • Evaluate the Aggregate Demand Plan
    • Evaluate the Aggregate Supply Plan
    • Reconcile Portfolio, Demand, Supply, and Financial Plans
  • Plan and Manage Demand (12%)
    • Support Customer Needs and Specifications
    • Understand Marketing and Product Management Considerations
    • Evaluate Sources of Demand
    • Support Demand Forecast Processes
    • Evaluate Forecast Performance and Respond to Demand Variation or Changes
  • Plan and Manage Internal Supply Sources (12%)
    • Support Master Scheduling Processes
    • Develop a Rough-Cut Capacity Plan
    • Manage the Material Requirements Plan
    • Support the Final Assembly Scheduling Processes
    • Monitor Product Costs
    • Manage Changes and Supply Disruptions
  • Plan and Manage External Supply Sources (11%)
    • Understand Supplier Selection Processes
    • Perform Supplier Relationship Management
    • Purchase/Procure Goods and Services
    • Manage Supplier Changes and Disruptions
  • Plan and Manage Inventory (14%)
    • Inventory Planning
    • Inventory Management
    • Monitor and Manage Inventory Costs
    • Inventory Control
    • Manage Returns and Product Disposition
  • Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules (12%)
    • Plan Detailed Schedules
    • Create Production and Labor Schedules
    • Implement and Manage Detailed Schedules
  • Plan and Manage Distribution (8%)
    • Plan Distribution
    • Manage Customer Orders
  • Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology (9%)
    • Manage Quality
    • Manage Continuous Improvement
    • Manage Technology
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