All About APICS
The APICS certification program, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), is recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory control, supply chain management, and enterprise operations management. By earning the CPIM designation, individuals validate their knowledge and skill set in the field of operations management. Obtaining an APICS certification shows a commitment to the profession that leads to a sense of accomplishment, demonstrates value to the employer, enhances earning potential, and provides a path to career advancement.
Since 1973, more than 80,000 professionals have earned the APICS CPIM designation.
Individuals who obtain their CPIM designation gain:
- Specialized skills that boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation
- Knowledge of how to positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and profitability
- Expertise that leads to greater confidence, recognition, and professional success
Employers who encourage and support their employees in obtaining their CPIM designation:
- Enjoy a skilled workforce that is better prepared, more knowledgeable, more capable, more productive, and able to contribute to a successful bottom line
- Validate the knowledge and skill set of their employees leading to productivity improvement in the workplace
- Achieve competitive advantage in the marketplace through a highly trained, confident, and productive workforce