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.
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:
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| 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 | |
The five modules that make up the Okanagan College Production and Inventory Management (PIM) Certificate; and the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification are the following:
Basics of Supply Chain Management (BSC) |
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Course code: PIM 07 Registration: Call Okanagan College Kelowna Centre Phone: (250) 862-5480 Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs |
Explore the concepts in
managing the flow of materials in a supply chain. In this course,
you get a complete overview of material flow, from internal and
external suppliers to and from your organization. Topics include:
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Master Planning of Resources (MPR) |
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Course code: PIM 27 Registration: Call Okanagan College Kelowna Centre Phone: (250) 862-5480 Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs |
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 (DSP) |
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Course code: PIM 28 Registration: Call Okanagan College Kelowna Centre Phone: (250) 862-5480 Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs |
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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Execution and Control of Operations (ECO) |
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Course code: PIM 29 Registration: Call Okanagan College Kelowna Centre Phone: (250) 862-5480 Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs |
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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Strategic Management of Resources (SMR) |
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Course code: PIM 30 Registration: Call Okanagan College Kelowna Centre Phone: (250) 862-5480 Toll Free: 1-888-638-0058 www.okanagan.bc.ca/cs |
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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