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Madison APICS Classes
CPIM Exam Modules
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The CPIM designation is awarded upon successful completion of exams covering the following five modules. |
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Saturday: 8:00am - 4:00pm |
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APICS Members: $350.00
Non-members: $400.00 |
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Basics of Supply Chain Management
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August 23 & September 6, 2008
Location TBD |
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Explore the basic concepts in managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In the Basics, you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and external suppliers to and from your organization.
Topics include: Elements of the Supply Chain, Just-in-Time (JIT), Total Quality Management (TQM), Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II), Demand Planning, Capacity Management.
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Master Planning of Resources
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November 1 & 8, 2008
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Explore the processes used to develop sales and operations plans and identify and assess internal and external demand and forecasting requirements. The course focuses on the importance of producing achievable master schedules that are consistent with business policies, objectives, and resource constraints.
Topics include: Demand Management, Sales and Operations Planning, Master Scheduling, Measuring Business Performance.
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Detailed Scheduling and Planning
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January 10 & 17, 2009
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Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning.
Topics include: Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management, Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process, Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan, Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply.
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Friday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Execution and Control of Operations
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February 7 & 14, 2009
Location TBD |
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Focus on the areas of prioritizing and sequencing work, executing work plans and implementing controls, reporting activity results, and providing feedback on performance. The course explains techniques for scheduling and controlling production processes, the execution of quality initiatives and continuous improvement plans, and the control and handling of inventories.
Topics include: Prioritizing and Sequencing Work, Executing Plans and Implementing Controls, Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems, Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback
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Strategic Management of Resources
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March 28 & April 4, 2009
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Explore the relationship of existing and emerging processes and technologies to manufacturing strategy and supply chain-related functions. The course addresses three main topics: aligning resources with the strategic plan, configuring and integrating operating processes to support the strategic plan, and implementing change.
Topics include: Competitive Market Issues, Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design, Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes, Evaluating and Managing Projects.
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