APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)

Issued by Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Earners of the Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) badge have demonstrated a professional knowledge in increasing an organization’s profitability by optimizing its production, supply chain planning, and inventory management within the four walls of the organization.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Months
Cost Paid

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Certification Criteria

To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass one exam covering supply chain planning and inventory management content. The exam consists of 150 questions, and you have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores 300 and above considered as passing.
Earn 75 certification maintenance points every five years to maintain the CPIM certification. Resilience and agility are what make supply chains thrive.
By earning the CPIM designation, you’ll develop competencies to successfully work across all functions of the supply chain. In addition, you’ll have the knowledge to effectively manage risks and disruptions, as well as leverage technology to streamline processes.