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APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management

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APICS CPIM
Overview of Exam Content Manual
Master Planning of Resources January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013

Please be aware, this is not the full APICS CPIM Exam Content Manual (ECM). The full version is available on Shop APICS using the following link: http://www.apics.org/ProductCatalog/APICSProduct?ID=7803 This abbreviated version is provided to give candidates an overview of what is contained on the exams on a very high level. For exam preparation, use of the current APICS CPIM ECM is strongly recommended. New in 2013 Each participant guide includes the section of the APICS CPIM ECM related to the particular module. Also available in 2013 is APICS CPIM Study Tools. This comprehensive, online component to the APICS CPIM program is an online learning environment designed to help you master the core concepts in each APICS CPIM module. APICS CPIM Study Tools contains presentation slides and assessments to complement your learning experience. Each APICS CPIM participant guide gives you access to APICS CPIM Study Tools. Purchase the APICS Master Planning of Resources participant guide at http://www.apics.org/ProductCatalog/APICSCoursewareProduct?ID=7869 (e-download) http://www.apics.org/ProductCatalog/APICSCoursewareProduct?ID=7867 (printed)

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Master Planning of Resources Exam
Abbreviated Exam Content
The following table identifies the four main topics of the exam. The relative importance of these topics varies among industries, but the figures show the percentage designated for each section of the exam. Diagnostic part I Main topic Demand management Sales and operations planning Master scheduling Distribution planning