A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate in the sale, delivery and production of a particular product. The concept of supply chain often involves backward integration - acquiring ownership of one's supply chain (in the hope of reducing supplier power and thus reducing input costs). The four major functional components are: demand planning manufacturing planning and scheduling supply planning transportation planning The module 1 exam covers only the basics. The exam attempts to test your basic understanding towards supply chain and the various PIM (production and inventory management) concepts. Many people consider module 1 as the easiest module among the five. In module 2, 3 and 4 you will frequently see topics from module 1 (as these modules tend to overlap heavily). It is therefore highly recommended that you read the material for module 1 while preparing for the other modules.
A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate in the sale, delivery and production of a particular product. The concept of supply chain often involves backward integration - acquiring ownership of one's supply chain (in the hope of reducing supplier power and thus reducing input costs). The four major functional components are: demand planning manufacturing planning and scheduling supply planning transportation planning The module 1 exam covers only the basics. The exam attempts to test your basic understanding towards supply chain and the various PIM (production and inventory management) concepts. Many people consider module 1 as the easiest module among the five. In module 2, 3 and 4 you will frequently see topics from module 1 (as these modules tend to overlap heavily). It is therefore highly recommended that you read the material for module 1 while preparing for the other modules.
SMR is the final module to take. Is it tough? Well, in a sense, yes. It is tough because there is no fixed answer to the test questions. You are asked to choose the best possible answer among all potentially OK answers. Also, most questions are long and with complicated scenarios to confuse you. To pick up the "politically correct" answers you have to use your business sense to make judgment on a case by case basis. I would say SMR is an advanced scenario-format BSCM. SMR is all about supply-side management at a higher global and strategic level. What is serious supply management all about? Accenture has developed seven principles of supply-chain management: 1. Segment customers based on their service needs. 2. Design the logistics network based on service requirements. 3. Listen to the signals of market demand and plan accordingly. 4. Differentiate products based on actual consumer demand. 5. Strategically manage the sources of supply. 6. Develop a supply-chain-wide technology strategy. 7. Adopt measures that apply to every link in the supply chain. Because of advances in manufacturing and distribution, the cost of developing new products and services is dropping, and time to market is speeding up. This has resulted in increasing customer demands, local and global competition, and increased pressure on the supply chain. To stay competitive, companies must reinvent themselves so that the supply chain-sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer care-is no longer a cost-based back-office exercise, but rather a flexible operation designed to effectively address today's challenges. If you have been specializing in manufacturing or shop floor functions, it is now the time to move yourself to a managerial position - you need to see things from a broader MBA style perspective.
The CPIM module 1 exam covers only the basics. In module 2, 3 and 4 you will frequently see topics from module 1 (as these modules tend to overlap heavily). This ECO module emphasizes shop floor level operations. Controlling production activity on the shop floor is essential to a company's productivity. Better scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of work orders through the shop can improve that productivity dramatically.
The Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is essential for professionals involved in: Production and inventory management Operations Supply chain management Procurement Materials management Purchasing Note: CPIM is about production and inventory management. It is NOT about logistics. Experience in the field of logistics may not contribute much to exam success. Candidates must pass all five exams for the following modules in order to earn the CPIM designation: Basics of Supply Chain Management BSCM Master Planning of Resources MPR Detailed Scheduling and Planning DSP Execution and Control of Operations ECO Strategic Management of Resources SMR The CPIM exams have a lot of questions that ask for your "best decisions" (i.e. how you will tackle a situation in a production environment). In fact, of the questions you will encounter in the exams, a significant portion of them requires that you pick the best possible options. These best options are often based on experience and best practices not easily found in the standard exam text books. This ExamFOCUS Study Notes build a solid focus while revisiting key examination topics relevant to the first CPIM module - BSCM. Whether you are just starting to study, cramming at the last minute, or simply looking to refresh, this could prove to be a lifesaver! To succeed in the BSCM exam, you need to get yourself truly familiar with the most important information by going through sufficiently focused revision. This is where we fill the gap - you may think of our product as the unofficial supplement to the regular training class, or you may view it as a standalone module with a focus on building up your exam readiness. As an effective learning aid implemented in the format of study notes, the ExamFOCUS Study Notes package is designed to present information in an easy-to-understand, conversational format. Notes are well-written, technically accurate and completely representative of the key information covered by the exam.
The Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is essential for professionals involved in: Production and inventory management Operations Supply chain management Procurement Materials management Purchasing Note: CPIM is about production and inventory management. It is NOT about logistics. Experience in the field of logistics may not contribute much to exam success. Candidates must pass all five exams for the following modules in order to earn the CPIM designation: Basics of Supply Chain Management BSCM Master Planning of Resources MPR Detailed Scheduling and Planning DSP Execution and Control of Operations ECO Strategic Management of Resources SMR The CPIM exams have a lot of questions that ask for your "best decisions" (i.e. how you will tackle a situation in a production environment). In fact, of the questions you will encounter in the exams, a significant portion of them requires that you pick the best possible options. These best options are often based on experience and best practices not easily found in the standard exam text books. This ExamFOCUS Study Notes build a solid focus while revisiting key examination topics relevant to the first CPIM module - BSCM. Whether you are just starting to study, cramming at the last minute, or simply looking to refresh, this could prove to be a lifesaver! To succeed in the BSCM exam, you need to get yourself truly familiar with the most important information by going through sufficiently focused revision. This is where we fill the gap - you may think of our product as the unofficial supplement to the regular training class, or you may view it as a standalone module with a focus on building up your exam readiness. As an effective learning aid implemented in the format of study notes, the ExamFOCUS Study Notes package is designed to present information in an easy-to-understand, conversational format. Notes are well-written, technically accurate and completely representative of the key information covered by the exam.
A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate in the sale, delivery and production of a particular product. The concept of supply chain often involves backward integration - acquiring ownership of one's supply chain (in the hope of reducing supplier power and thus reducing input costs). The four major functional components are: demand planning manufacturing planning and scheduling supply planning transportation planning The reconfigured module 1 BSCM exam covers the basics. The exam attempts to test your basic understanding towards supply chain and the various PIM (production and inventory management) concepts. Many people consider this exam as the easiest one. To assure exam success, you need to read and learn as much as possible. Our ExamFOCUS notes provides knowledge material to enhance your exam readiness - we help answer those tough questions that cover advanced knowledge and concepts not commonly found in the standard study material. Still, the coverage of the exam is huge. Expecting full and complete coverage of all the knowledge items from a single source is unrealistic. You are therefore advised to use this book together with other study resources for the best possible preparation!
SMR was the final module to take in the past. Now it becomes module 1 of the new part 2 exam. Is it tough? Well, in a sense, yes. It is tough because there is no fixed answer to the test questions. You are asked to choose the best possible answer among all potentially OK answers. Also, most questions are long and with complicated scenarios to confuse you. To pick up the "politically correct" answers you have to use your business sense to make judgment on a case by case basis. SMR is all about supply-side management at a higher global and strategic level. What is serious supply management all about? Accenture has developed seven principles of supply-chain management: 1. Segment customers based on their service needs. 2. Design the logistics network based on service requirements. 3. Listen to the signals of market demand and plan accordingly. 4. Differentiate products based on actual consumer demand. 5. Strategically manage the sources of supply. 6. Develop a supply-chain-wide technology strategy. 7. Adopt measures that apply to every link in the supply chain. Because of advances in manufacturing and distribution, the cost of developing new products and services is dropping, and time to market is speeding up. This has resulted in increasing customer demands, local and global competition, and increased pressure on the supply chain. To stay competitive, companies must reinvent themselves so that the supply chain-sourcing and procurement, production scheduling, order fulfillment, inventory management, and customer care-is no longer a cost-based back-office exercise, but rather a flexible operation designed to effectively address today's challenges. If you have been specializing in manufacturing or shop floor functions, it is now the time to move yourself to a managerial position - you need to see things from a broader MBA style perspective.
The CPIM module 1 exam covers only the basics. In module 2, 3 and 4 you will frequently see topics from module 1 (as these modules tend to overlap heavily). This ECO module emphasizes shop floor level operations. Controlling production activity on the shop floor is essential to a company's productivity. Better scheduling, dispatching, and tracking of work orders through the shop can improve that productivity dramatically.
A supply chain is a network of retailers, distributors, transporters, storage facilities and suppliers that participate in the sale, delivery and production of a particular product. The concept of supply chain often involves backward integration - acquiring ownership of one's supply chain (in the hope of reducing supplier power and thus reducing input costs). The four major functional components are: - demand planning - manufacturing planning and scheduling - supply planning - transportation planning The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification is essential for professionals involved in the areas of supplier and customer relations, international trade, the use of information technology to enable the supply chain, and physical logistics. Candidates must pass a 3-module exam in order to earn the CSCP designation. The modules are: APICS Supply Chain Management Fundamentals Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance Implementation and Operations Officially, CPIM focuses primarily on manufacturing and provides an in-depth view of materials management, master scheduling, production planning, forecasting, and quality improvement within an organization, while CSCP takes a broader view to encompass all steps throughout the supply chain. In reality, the CSCP exam and the CPIM BSCM exam share a lot of common topics on SCM. This ExamFOCUS Study Notes build a solid focus while revisiting key examination topics relevant to the CSCP exam (and also to the first CPIM module - BSCM). Whether you are just starting to study, cramming at the last minute, or simply looking to refresh, this could prove to be a lifesaver! To succeed in the CSCP exam, you need to get yourself truly familiar with the most important information by going through sufficiently focused revision. This is where we fill the gap - you may think of our product as the unofficial supplement to the regular training class, or you may view it as a standalone module with a focus on building up your exam readiness. As an effective learning aid implemented in the format of study notes, the ExamFOCUS Study Notes package is designed to present information in an easy-to-understand, conversational format. Notes are well-written, technically accurate and completely representative of the key information covered by the exam.
