East Tennessee APICS - CPIM Classes

East Tennessee APICS is pleased to present the full series of CPIM review courses. Classes meet on Thursday Mornings. Each CPIM review course runs for four weeks, which includes a review session.

Basics of Supply Chain Management
September 13 - October 18

Explore the basic concepts of 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:

• Elements of the Supply Chain Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
• Demand Planning
• Capacity Management

Instructor: Walt Williams, CFPIM
Course #271PI700
Fee: $300 (*APICS members); $350 (non-members)
Meets Thursdays, Sept. 13 – Oct. 18, Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Master Planning of Resources
November 1 – December 20

Explore processes used to develop sales and operations plans and learn to 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:

• Demand Management
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Master Scheduling
• Measuring the Business Plan

Instructor: Walt Williams, CFPIM
Course #271PI701
Fee: $300 (*APICS members); $350 (non-members)
Meets Thursdays, Nov. 1 – Dec. 20, Time TBD (No class Nov. 22.)

Detailed Scheduling & Planning
January 17 - February 21

Focus on the various techniques for material and capacity scheduling. The course includes detailed descriptions of material requirements planning (MRP), capacity requirements planning (CRP), inventory management practices, and procurement and supplier planning. Topics include:

• Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
• Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
• Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
• Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply

Instructor: Chris Duckworth, CPIM, CSCP
Course Location: Blount County Public Library
Fee: $300, Register Here
Meets Thursdays, Jan. 17 – Feb. 7, Time 8:00am-Noon

Execution and Control of Operations
February 28 - March 20

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:

• Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
• Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
• Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems
• Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback

Instructor: Walt Williams, CFPIM
Course Location: Blount County Public Library
Fee: $300
Meets Thursdays, Feb. 28 – Mar. 20, Time 8:00am-Noon

Strategic Management of Resources
April 10 - May 1

Explore the relationship of existing and emerging process 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:

• Competitive Market Issues
• Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design
• Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
• Evaluating and Managing Projects

Instructor: TBD
Course Location: Blount County Public Library
Fee: $300
Meets Thursdays, April 10th – May 1st, Time 8:00am-Noon