The Certified Professional in Supply Management or CPSM is one of several ISM programs designed to train new leaders in the logistics and supply chain management field since 2008. Covering many subjects in detail such as finance, supply budgeting, and…
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What is the Institute for Supply Management?
Founded in 1915, the Institute for Supply Management or ISM is a non-profit association to support and educate people in the field of supply management. Their mission statement is “to lead and serve” these individuals as well as training new…
Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity
A Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity (CPSD) shows a professional’s aptitude in supply management through an expertise in supplier diversity. Developing diverse initiatives with many suppliers helps ensure the success of your business. ISM’s CPSD program emphasizes an understanding of…
Certified Professional in Supply Management – CPSM Certification
The ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) is a leader qualified in all areas of supply management. Internationally recognized, a CPSM has key knowledge of their field acquired through experience and education. With demand high for increasing value and…
Certified in Supply Management – CSM Certification Details
The ISM Certified in Supply Management (CSM) is the newest qualification available from the Institute for Supply Management. It is similar to the CPSM certification however, it is designed for those without a bachelor’s degree. It serves to validate experienced…
Institute for Supply Management
The Institute for Supply Management’s Mission The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is a United States based non-profit educational organization with a focus on supply management. According to their mission statement they exist “to lead and serve the supply management…
What does CPIM stand for?
CPIM stands for Certified in Production and Inventory Management. This is a professional designation offered by APICS, The Association for Operations Management, to help operations, inventory, and logistics professionals in the manufacturing industry to show expertise and on-going curiosity and…
What is the difference between CPIM and CSCP?
APICS, The Association for Operations Management, offers three professional designations at this time. Of those three, the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation and the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation require that candidates pass five…
Is APICS certification worth it?
Many manufacturing companies and professionals agree that it is. APICS certifications are a manufacturing industry standard throughout the world. Each of the three APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, and CFPIM) show a commitment to ongoing education and advancement in your career.…
What does APICS stand for?
APICS stands for American Production and Inventory Control Society. This acronym is the original name of a professional society’s now known as APICS, The Association for Operations Management. APICS was founded in 1957 as a resource for supply chain and…