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Has anyone here gotten their Certification in Production and Inventory Management through APICS? I was just wondering about the level of difficulty or if anyone had any study recommendations.
Thanks,
Andy
Thanks,
Andy
Bev brings up some very valid points, and I agree with her. I'm a member of APICS as well and have completed two tests out of the five module requirement. That is currently on hold right now due to my MBA. I have earned their CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) designation.
APICS does still somewhat adhere to the more traditional concepts such as using EOQ (Economic Order Quantity). But I really think that it is because they follow the thought process behind the MRP/ERP systems that will be used for most of the tasks. Heck, they even teach the manual calculations behind an MRP.
I would recommend the certification as does provide a framework and can offer some consistency in the techniques that are so often employed.
Wayne
I thought you took all 5 module tests at the same time. Is this correct?
Thanks,
Andy
Technically, I suppose you could take all five tests in the same day, but I'm not aware of that even being offered. I think your allotted three hours for a test, so that would be 15 hours of time required.
The tests can be taken on your own schedule, and in any order you choose. Although it really makes the most sense to do them in their intended progression. The fifth module should definitely be left for last based on conversations I've had with others.
The best bet is to start at the webpage for the CPIM, and then contact APICS or your local chapter with any specific concerns. The chapter I was a member of, had a few people complete all the training courses and tests in 15 months. But that was the best timeframe I've seen and that did include sitting through the APICS' training for each module.
Wayne