CARESWe solve problems.

RMUCenter for Applied Research in Engineering and Science in association with the APICS Pittsburgh Chapter

WHEN Mondays, September 22 - November 17, 2008, 6–9 p.m.

WHERE Sewall Center for Leadership, Robert Morris University,6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108

COST $320 APICS member; $445 non-member

REGISTRATION Submit the attached form by mail or e-mail to cares@rmu.edu. You can also registerby phone at 412-397-2597 or online at www.rmu.edu/cares.

APICS CPIM CERTIFICATION PROGRAMDetailed Scheduling and Planning

RMU-CARES and the APICS Pittsburgh Chapter have partnered tooffer preparatory classes for the each of the five modules of theAPICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)examination. This class prepares students for the DetailedScheduling and Planning module exam.

DETAILED SCHEDULING AND PLANNINGFocus on the various techniques for material and capacityscheduling. Study detailed descriptions of material requirementsplanning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventorymanagement 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.

APICS CPIM CERTIFICATIONAPICS CPIM certification is recognized worldwide as the standardprofessional competence in operations management. The CPIMcertification program has educated more than 80,000 professionalson essential terminology, concepts and strategies related todemand management, procurement, supplier relationships, salesand operations planning, master scheduling, materialrequirements planning, inventory management, warehousing,distribution, performance measurements, quality control, andcontinuous improvement practices that include just-in-time, Leanand Six Sigma.

PROGRAM BENEFITSUpon completing the APICS CPIM certification program, you will:• Increase your functional knowledge of production andinventory management;

• Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization’ssupply chain;

• Streamline operations through improved supply chainvisibility and more accurate forecasting;

• Maximize ROI on systems and technologies;

• Increase profitability by optimizing your organization’sinventory investment;

• Learn specialized skills and techniques that boost productivity,collaboration, and innovation; and

• Enhance your credibility among peers, employers and customers.

THE APICS CPIM MODULESThe APICS CPIM body of knowledge is organized into fivemodules. Candidates must pass an examination for each module toattain the CPIM Certification status. The five CPIMmodules are:• Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSC) – 10 sessions

• Master Planning of Resources (MPR) – 8 sessions

• Detailed Scheduling and Planning (DSP) – 9 sessions

• Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) – 9 sessions

• Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) – 9 sessions

Individuals begin with the Basics of Supply Chain entry moduleand finish with Strategic Management of Resources, the capstonemodule of the program. The three business process modules (MPR,DSP and ECO) may be taken in any order after the BSC module. Formore detail regarding the five modules,visit www.apics.org/Certification/CPIM/modules.htm#BSCM.For more information on the APICS CPIM certification process, visitwww.apics.org/certification/CPIM.

CLASSES FOR REMAININGCPIM MODULESPreparatory classes for each of theadditional CPIM certificationexaminations will be offered basedon interest. Future schedules will belisted on the RMU-CARES website atwww.rmu.edu/cares and onthe APICS Pittsburgh Chapterwebsite at www.apics-pgh.org.Don’t miss this opportunity to gain awealth of supply chain andoperations management knowledgein a short period of time!

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CARESWe solve problems.

RMUCenter for Applied Research in Engineering and Science in association with the APICS Pittsburgh Chapter

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APICS CPIM CERTIFICATION PROGRAMDetailed Scheduling and Planning

Mondays, September 22 - November 17, 2008