Earn More Credibility Earn a Higher Salary Earn The APICS CPIM

Earn More Credibility Earn a Higher Salary Earn The APICS CPIM Thousands of employers around the world look for the APICS CPIM designation when making critical hiring decisions. These companies know that APICS CPIM designees have the proven knowledge and skills to strategically streamline operations Are you ready to distinguish yourself in operations management? 1 APICS CPIM The APICS CPIM program offers in depth education for individuals in the operations management profession who wish to improve their knowledge of production & inventory management. Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated 100.000+ manufacturing professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement. The APICS CPIM program has been organized into five modules each focusing on key areas of that are integral to an understanding and mastery of production & inventory management principles. Candidates must pass an exam for each of the modules to successfully complete the APICS CPIM program

APICS CPIM is the training that is focusing on internal processes 80% on: purchasing, forecasting, S&OP, Master Production Scheduling, MRP, Execution of Operations, Inventory management. External relationships are covered in 20% of the material. Conclusion: CPIM covers the internal processes comprehensively APICS CPIM Modules Basics of Supply Chain Management BSCM The basic concepts in managing the complete flow of materials in a supply chain from suppliers to customers are covered in the Basics module. Supply Chain concepts are introduced and standard terminology emphasized, as are relationships among activities in the supply chain. Knowledge of the material in this module is assumed as a prerequisite for the other APICS CPIM modules which cover related topics in greater depth. The training BSCM can also be used as a standalone module. After passing the BSCM module exam you will receive an APICS certificate of recognition Master Planning of Resources MPR The topics of demand management, sales & operations planning and master scheduling are thoroughly examined in this module. Both supply and demand planning for midtolongterm independent demand are discussed. Priority planning and capacity planning issues also are addressed 2 Detailed Scheduling & Planning DSP This course focuses on inventory management, material and capacity scheduling and planning, supplier relationships and the influence of Lean/ JIT philosophies in these areas. It explains the use of a material dominated scheduling technique, material requirement planning, in job shop, batch and certain repetitive processes. The course explains capacity planning in detail, introduces other capacity planning techniques such as processor dominated scheduling in continuous flow processes and reviews project management techniques. Execution and Control of Operations ECO The principles, approaches and techniques needed to schedule, control, measure and evaluate the effectiveness of production operations are covered in this module. A broad range of production operations are reviewed including project, batch, line, continuous and remanufacturing environments.

Strategic Management of Resources SMR In this course participants explore the relationship between strategic planning and the management and execution of operations. The course fosters higher level thinking about how market requirements and social and economic sustainability drive the operations, processes and resource requirements of businesses. The course addresses three main topics: understanding the business environment, developing the operations strategy and implementing the operations strategy. ProQua APICS CPIM Training Options Open Enrollment Class Room Training, evening sessions Seminar, day time sessions Exam Preparation Training Self Learning with or without support Private coaching Classroom training evening sessions: An APICS CPIM evening training consists of 27 sessions. BSCM 7 sessions MPR 5 sessions DSP 5 sessions ECO 5 sessions SMR 5 sessions. Each session 3 hrs. Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Apeldoorn, Hengelo (O), Venlo, Eindhoven, Maastricht, s Hertogenbosch. No need commuting Seminar day time classroom training only available on Saturdays. Consists of 21 sessions. Venue s Hertogenbosch The Seminar format offers students the opportunity to exit with the APICS CPIM Certificate after only 11 Saturdays. The CPIM seminar is fast, saves time, is effective. During the 11 Saturdays, you will complete the entire CPIM training (5 modules) needed to qualify for the APICS CPIM exam. 3 BSCM 5 sessions (=2½ day) MPR 4 sessions (=2 days) DSP 4 sessions (= 2 days) ECO 4 sessions (= 2 days) SMR 4 sessions ( = 2 days) Each session 3 hrs. Exam Preparation Training: You order the mandatory CPIM study materials and prepare yourselves without support for the testing. You will join a 3 hrs. exam training shortly before the exam. ( a mock testing plus a detailed discussion of the test afterwards). Self directed learning no support: Order the mandatory study materials they will be send to you and prepare yourself without support for the testing. Self directed learning with support: The study materials will be send to you. You will be assigned a trainer. You can contact him/ her on your study questions by tel., email or skype. Shortly before the exam you will have a 1:1 3hrs. appointment (venue by mutual agreement) to discuss study difficulties or prepare for the testing. Private Coaching: training suitable for students, who forever what reason, cannot participate in regular classroom meetings.

Registration Students may register for the complete training program or for each individual module. Depending on their educational needs, they may also register for specific modules needed. Instruction Language The course material is developed by APICS USA. Therefore the participant workbooks and the slides are in English. The instruction language is English, German or Dutch. APICS CPIM Text books Mandatory CPIM study materials2016 CPIM mandatory text books APICS Dictionary 14th ed. Tony Arnold Introduction to MM Participant Workbooks BSCM ed. 4.4 Participant Workbook MPR ed. 4.5 Participant Workbook DSP ed. 5.4 Participant Workbook ECO ed. 3.5 Participant Workbook SMR ed. 2.6 APICS CPIM Participant Workbooks BSCM MPR DSP ECO SMR A complete, easytouse learning and reference tool. Each participant workbook includes the section of the APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual related to the particular module. In addition to your printed APICS CPIM participant workbook, APICS has developed APICS CPIM Study Tools an online learning environment to help you master the core concepts in this APICS CPIM module. This online tool contains presentation slides and assessments to complement your APICS CPIM learning experience. APICS Dictionary The APICS Dictionary, 14th edition contains more than 4,500 terms and definitions to ensure a common language among supply chain and operations management professionals working in today s ProQua APICS CPIM 2016 4

global environment. More than 250 new terms were added from the previous release, enabling professionals to stay current and improve productivity, consistency, and knowledge across the supply chain. Introduction to Materials Management This book is an introductory text that describes the basics of supply chain management, manufacturing planning and control systems, purchasing, and physical distribution. New features of this edition include enhanced coverage of performance metrics, ERP, supply chain approaches and implications, lean production fundamentals, and basic scheduling rules. To be ordered via ProQua s book service Mandatory APICS CPIM study books go with an online study tool. With these materials you will be fully prepared for the exam. ProQua s book service can offer you a variety of books on inventory, operations and supply chain. We eliminate the need for you or your organization to research what the best and most uptodate materials are. As APICS Partner we can provide you with all material necessary for your certification process. For recommended APICS CPIM Study Materials contact ProQua Bookservice via office@proqua.nl Prerequisites Successful candidates must have a working knowledge of English in order to understand the English study materials and exam. A minimum of precollege or preuniversity algebra, mathematics and calculus is also a prerequisite. Willing to participate and contribute to group discussions. College/ university or vocational education. Preferably several years of working experience in operations management 5 CourseLoad Students are required to spend an average of approximately 50 hours of homework per module depending on their number of contact hours, education level and work experience. CPIM Exam Simulator APICS also offers the Exam Simulator: The exam simulator is designed to prepare and familiarize candidates with the webbased exams for each of the five CPIM modules. With over 300 practice questions per module, the questions are aligned with the current CPIM Exam Content Manual. The CPIM Exam Simulator offers oneyear access to several practice options. More info? Cal lus or send us an email office@proqua.nl

International APICS CPIM Testing Exam delivery APICS CPIM Exams are administered via computerbased testing (CBT) through the Pearson Vue network of test centers.examinations will be delivered in four windows per year. A window is the period of time during which the exams will be available through Pearson Vue. There are no eligibility requirements to sit for APICS CPIM exams International APICS CPIM Exam Opportunities 2016 2016 19 March 7 May 4 June 16 July 13 August 1 October 29 October 17 December Score report At the end of the exam, candidates will receive a printed score report that includes the candidate s name, exam title, score, and pass or fail information. If no score report is received prior to leaving the testing center, the candidate should contact Pearson Vue directly. CPIM Certificates Candidates who earn the Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSCM) certificate by obtaining a passing score on the exam (300 or higher), and candidates who have passed all five CPIM exams and have earned a CPIM designation, will receive a printed certificate within four weeks of passing the BSCM or the final CPIM exam. 6 If a duplicate certificate is ordered, a charge of $50 will be assessed. A candidate who requests a name change or who changes their address after the first printed certificate has been issued must order a duplicate certificate and pay the applicable fees before a new printed certificate will be issued. Rescore policy Candidates have 90 days from the day the exam is taken to challenge the result. To request a rescore, they must contact the APICS Certification Department at certification@apics.org. The rescore fee is USD $45 per exam. Note that the rescoring process only checks to see if the scoring system functioned properly. CPIM Retaking the exams Candidates who fail an APICS CPIM exam must wait 14 days before retaking the same exam. There are no exceptions to this policy. APICS CPIM CBT Procedural steps Candidate applies for an APICS Id. Candidate buys an exam credit from ProQua ProQua sends an invoice to participant Payment received ProQua will register the exam credit and details incl.

candidates APICS Id. nr. with APICS Candidate receives exam credit notification email from ProQua Candidate requests Authorization to Test (ATT) on www.apics.org Candidate schedules exam with Pearson Vue for country, venue & time of his choice candidate takes testing. How long are APICS certification exam scores valid towards the APICS CPIM designation? APICS certification exam scores are valid for 10 years from the date the exam is taken. For example, the exam score from a Basics of Supply Chain Management exam taken on March 18, 2011, will expire on March 18, 2021. APICS CPIM Maintenance To maintain your hardearned CPIM designation, you must demonstrate that you have participated in a variety of professional development activities. CPIMs must earn 75 professional development points. The certification maintenance program runs in fiveyear intervals, commencing from the date of initial certification and ending on the last day of the month that initial certification was received. If you fail to maintain your certification within 5 years, your credentials are suspended. With each additional year of suspension you will be required to submit more professional development points in order for your certification to be reinstated (15 for APICS CPIM and CSCP; 20 for APICS CFPIM). If you do not maintain within 5 years of having your credentials suspended your certification will be terminated and you will be required to retake the exam(s). In what way APICS Certification can help me? By being certified, you demonstrate having a higher level of knowledge, required for your job success. 7 CPIM course schedule available on our website. Press button calendar

About APICS & ProQua APICS is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set the industry standard. With over 37,000 members and 287 international partners, APICS is transforming the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers. ProQua is an official APICS International Partner ICP ProQua was founded in 1988 and has a strong reputation in the APICS Supply Chain Training Programs CPIM and CSCP. It is the first and oldest independent APICS Training Institute in the Netherlands. Over 28 years of existence, ProQua has grown into a leading APICS training institute. ProQua is proud to meet APICS high standards regarding entrepreneurship, comprehensive legal and social compliance, thoroughness and continuity as company, by retaining professional and highly qualified coaches, conducting business through well structured organizational processes and producing excellent exam results. Thanks to experience and commitment our passing rates are 15% above the worldwide average. 8 ProQua has built its strategy around the spearhead: Doing Business in Europe. Our Base: the internationally certified APICS CPIM and APICS CSCP programs. ProQua's objective is to be the preeminent Logistics Learning Company.

Why ProQua for your CPIM training? - ProQua is an official APICS International Channel Partner - ProQua has been in the business of providing logistics training since 1988 and has provided training to numerous successful candidates - Our instructors are experienced, trained professionals, active in the field of logistics. APICS Master Instructor - ProQua s bookshop/ book service offers our candidates access to all APICS required textbooks and a wide range of logistics literature - We offer the opportunity to buy exam credits for APICS international exams - We offer a complete package that maximizes candidates chances to pass the exam and become Certified. In addition to the classes and exam preparation sessions, ProQua offers candidates the opportunity to take practice tests in order to further prepare for the examination. This has proven to be a valuable tool. It helps candidates become acquainted with exam questions and increases their success rates. - ProQua has a fully staffed office that handles signup, processing, and is available to answer questions and offer administrative assistance. - ProQua is the only APICS Trainer in the Netherlands with a logistics net work that offers you the possibility to earn APICS maintenance points by organising multifaceted and interesting activities and meetings. - Multiple study options APICS CPIM all designed to fit in your busy workschedule 9 Call us or send us an email for further and more information: T. 0031(0) 73 621.85.48 Office@proqua.nl