Book updated Jul 2026.
The CPIM certification, offered by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), is globally recognized as a benchmark of proficiency in production and inventory management. Whether you’re seeking to advance your career, enhance your skills, or validate your expertise, achieving CPIM certification demonstrates your commitment to excellence in the dynamic and increasingly complex world of supply chain operations.
To earn your CPIM designation, you must pass two CPIM exams. The first exam addresses:
Domain 1: Supply Chain Overview
Domain 2: Fundamentals of Demand Management
Domain 3: Plan Supply
Domain 4: Execute Supply Plan
Domain 5: Inventory Management
Domain 6: Continuous Improvement/Quality Management and Technologies
The second exam addresses:
Domain 1: Align the Supply Chain to Support the Business Strategy
Domain 2: Conduct Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) to Support Strategy
Domain 3: Plan and Manage Demand
Domain 4: Plan and Manage Supply
Domain 5: Plan and Manage Inventory
Domain 6: Plan, Manage, and Execute Detailed Schedules
Domain 7: Plan and Manage Distribution
Domain 8: Manage Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Technology
This book covers both. There are overlapping areas and you are encouraged to study both as one. Our study notes are specifically crafted to aid your preparation for both Part 1 and Part 2 of the CPIM exams, offering a structured and detailed overview of the essential concepts, techniques, and best practices in the field of operations and supply chain management.
