Next Scheduled Course
Basics of Supply Chain Management
Class begins September 16, 2010.
Course Code: PIM 07
To register, please contact Okanagan College,
Kelowna Centre.
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Phone: (250) 862-5480
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Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
Classroom dates for Basics of Supply Chain Management:
| Class | Date | |||
| 1 | Thursday | 16 | September, 2010 | |
| 2 | Thursday | 23 | September | |
| 3 | Monday | 27 | September | |
| 4 | Thursday | 30 | September | |
| 5 | Monday | 04 | October | |
| 6 | Thursday | 07 | October | |
| 7 | Thursday | 14 | October | |
| 8 | Thursday | 21 | October | |
| 9 | Thursday | 28 | October | |
| 10 | Monday | 01 | November | |
| 11 | Thursday | 04 | November | |
| 12 | Monday | 08 | November | |
| 13 | Monday | 15 | November | |
Okanagan College
Production and Inventory Management Certificate
Because efficient production and inventory management systems are
crucial to your company’s success, you want to acquire an in-depth
understanding of the latest techniques and trends in operation around
the world. Achieve this goal by completing the Production and Inventory
Management (PIM) Certificate program offered at Okanagan College.
In this program, you will become knowledgeable in a variety of skills
including production planning, material and capacity requirements
planning, manufacturing excellence, just-in-time ordering, and other
related systems and technologies. Your ability to predict outcomes
accurately will help boost your company’s productivity and
competitiveness.
APICS CPIM Certification
Certified in Production and Inventory Management
APICS
certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional
excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries
The Okanagan College PIM program also helps to prepare students to write the APICS Educational Society
for Resource Management exams (separate registration and fees) and thereby achieve international
designation as being Certified in Production and Inventory Management
(CPIM). Holding a CPIM credential confirms that you understand
the design, operation, and control of systems for the manufacture and
distribution of products and services.
APICS CPIM Certification
APICS certifications are recognized worldwide as standards of professional excellence and quality within the manufacturing and service industries.
Experience the Power of Knowledge
Continuing education is the key to professional growth in today’s
competitive workforce. To provide you with the latest in industry tools,
techniques, and terminology, APICS has developed comprehensive
educational and certification programs designed to meet the needs of any
resource management professional.
Since 1973, the CPIM program has educated more than 75,000 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 Okanagan Chapter has teamed together with Okanagan University
College to offer courses to help prepare candidates for the APICS CPIM
International Certification Exam while earning an OUC Production
Inventory Management Certificate.
Benefits of CPIM
A CPIM education can help you to
- Increase your functional knowledge of production and inventory management
- Improve efficiency across the processes of your organization's supply chain
- Streamline operations through accurate forecasting
- Predict outcomes more accurately
- Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products and services Just-in-Time
- Increase profitability by optimizing your organization's inventory investment
- Enhance your credibility among peers, employers, and customers
Who should earn the CPIM designation?
A CPIM education is essential for professionals involved in
- Production and inventory management
- Operations
- Supply chain management
- Procurement
- Materials management
- Purchasing
The format, function, and preparation methods are different for each
program, offering a unique experience with each course!