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Certificate in Production and Inventory Management in
association with Okanagan College |
CPIM Course Schedule
Register for
courses by calling Okanagan College,
Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480,
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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 certificate program.
This program prepares students to write the APICS Educational Society for
Resource Management exams 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.
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.
 Basics of
Supply Chain Management
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Course
code:
PIM 007
Registration:
Call Okanagan College
Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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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:
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Elements of the Supply Chain
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Just-in-Time (JIT)
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Total Quality Management (TQM)
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Manufacturing Resources
Planning (MRP II)
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Demand Planning
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Capacity Management.
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Master Planning
of Resources
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Course
code:
PIM 027
Registration:
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Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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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:
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Detailed
Scheduling and Planning
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Course
code:
PIM 028
Registration:
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Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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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:
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Recognizing Techniques
and Practices of Inventory Management
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Mechanics of the Detailed
Material Planning Process
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Planning Operations to
Support the Priority Plan
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Planning Procurement and
External Sources of Supply.
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Execution and
Control of Operations
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Course
code:
PIM 029
Registration:
Call Okanagan College
Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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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
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Prioritizing and Sequencing
Work
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Executing Plans and
Implementing Controls
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Authorizing and Reporting
Activities for Push and Pull Systems
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Evaluating Performance and
Providing Feedback
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Strategic
Management of Resources
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Course
code:
PIM 030
Registration:
Call Okanagan College
Kelowna Centre
Phone: (250) 862-5480
Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058
www.okanagan.bc.ca
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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
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Competitive Market Issues
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Choices Affecting
Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational
Design
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Configuring and Integrating
Internal Processes
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Evaluating and Managing
Projects.
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