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Akshay introduces himself as an experienced supply chain professional across FMCG, automotive, and chemical industries. He highlights APICS CPIM and CPM credentials and emphasizes demand planning, production planning, and forecasting.
Target CPM aspirants aiming for CPA certification and CPM topics, supply chain professionals seeking practical knowledge, and budget- or time-constrained learners needing a concise CPM overview.
Explore version eight of the cpim exam and its eight modules, including supply chain strategies, snop, demand management, supply management, detailed scheduling, inventory, distribution, and quality technology and continuous improvement.
Delve into sales and operations planning, translating high level strategy into tactical objectives and achieving integrated planning with a single target across functions.
Explore the purpose and process of sales and operations planning, its inputs, outputs, and the roles of participants within a cross-functional SNP framework.
Sales and operations planning (snop) translates strategic plans into tactical actions by integrating all functions—sales, marketing, development, manufacturing, sourcing, finance—into a monthly plan for competitive advantage.
Trace origins of sales and operations planning from 1950s aggregated production planning to integrated business planning. Learn how enterprise resource planning, mrp ii, lean, and real-time analytics foster cross-functional alignment.
Understand the sales and operations planning hierarchy, from strategic inputs and aggregate demand to the master schedule, MRP, and capacity planning in SAP.
Align the production plan with the business plan through sales and operations planning to improve enterprise-wide visibility, promotions planning, and product lifecycle management.
Sales and operations planning aligns demand with supply and balances volume and mix to translate the bigger business picture into actionable plans in advance.
Explore how sales and operations planning links with demand planning, resource planning, master scheduling, and distribution planning to balance stakeholder trade-offs and align capacity, forecasts, and budgets.
Explore six roles in sales and operations planning: executive champion, process owner, demand planning, supply planning, pre snap team, and executive team, and their contributions to aligning demand with supply.
Explore the end-to-end sales and operations planning process, from reviewing performance and evaluating demand to assessing capacity, financial validation, and executive approval of the final plan.
Examine section B of the APICS CPIM module, detailing aggregate demand and supply plans, product lifecycle impacts, and production planning methods like stage level and hybrid.
Highlight all sources of demand to improve the sales and operations plan, including customer forecasts, direct orders, interplant demand, spare parts, exhibitions and pilot projects, pipeline, and safety stock.
Explore supply planning with production, inventory, resource, and distribution plans. Weigh lead times and the trade-offs among customer service, production cost, and inventory, while aligning material flow and supplier relationships.
the production plan converts the aggregated sales plan into sku-level detail, balancing inventory, safety stock, and capacity for product families, aligns scheduling, and evaluates level, chase, outsource, and hybrid strategies.
Explore level, chase, outsourcing, and hybrid production strategies in sales and operations planning, with real-world examples from Toyota, Nike, PepsiCo, and Coca-Cola.
Identify strategic buffers and decoupling points to balance demand and supply, replacing traditional safety stocks with demand-driven buffers for faster, lower-cost inventory. Align buffers with lead time goals and variability.
Explore how to reconcile sales and operations plans by evaluating significant supply or resource changes, securing leadership approvals, prioritizing demand, and weighing trade-offs to monitor and guide the SNP.
Synchronizing supply and demand in sales and operations planning prioritizes supply adjustments first. If needed, manage external demand through communication, prioritization, and options like acquisitions, new facilities, outsourcing.
Balance trade-offs in sales and operations planning, prepare alternative plans for approvals, and evaluate scenarios by cost and value to maximize customer impact.
Explains planning factor strategies in sales and operations by comparing make to stock, make to order, assemble to order, and engineering to order, focusing on customer expectations and backlog risks.
After the approved S&OP plan, this module explains downstream execution, responsibility allocation, and the transition from product families to SKU and resources, ending with demand planning and manufacturing execution.
Identify common risks that derail sales and operations planning, including executive indecision, poor engagement, misalignment with strategy, overreliance on a single number, weak meetings, and silos that threaten execution.
Evaluate the effectiveness of your sales and operation planning by achieving near-term stability, structured change control, continuous policy improvement, process customization, strategic alignment, value based decision making, and transformational impact.
We’re excited to welcome you to the course in the CPIM series
"APICS CPIM – Sales & Operations Planning (Module 2)".
To make the most of this module, we strongly recommend completing "APICS CPIM V8 – Module 1: Supply Chains & Strategy" first, as it lays the essential foundation for your learning journey.
APICS CPIM - Version 8
Important Notice Before Enrolling:
This course is designed as a supplement and does not replace studying official materials from the certification provider. It is not endorsed by the certification vendor, and does not include official study materials or a voucher for the certification exam.
Who Should Attend This Course
1. CPIM Aspirants
Ideal for those preparing for the CPIM certification.
Provides a strong foundation in key CPIM topics.
2. Supply Chain Professionals
Perfect for individuals wanting practical supply chain skills.
Enhances efficiency in inventory and production roles.
3. Budget-Conscious Learners
For those who may not be able to invest in the full CPIM program.
This course provides a concise overview of essential CPIM topics.
Benefits
Learn critical insights and best practices in supply chain management.
Strengthen your professional skill set with high-impact content at a fraction of the cost.
CPIM Sales & Operations Planning ( Module 2 ) Module 2 - Overview
1. Tactical Objective Translation: Converts high-level strategic goals into actionable, mid-term objectives.
2. Integrated Planning: Utilizes the S&OP process to create a cohesive set of targets across functions for a defined period.
Section A: S&OP Purpose and Process
Section B: Aggregate Demand and Supply Plans
Section C: Reconciling S&OP Plans
Detailed Summary:
In this module, learners will gain a deep understanding of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and its critical role in aligning strategic goals with operational execution. We'll begin with Tactical Objective Translation, teaching how to convert high-level business strategies into actionable, mid-term objectives that drive results.
The course then explores Integrated Planning, showing how to use the S&OP framework to synchronize demand, supply, finance, and operations into a unified, cross-functional plan. You’ll learn how to develop aggregate demand and supply plans and reconcile them to create a feasible and cohesive roadmap for the organization.
This module empowers professionals to create realistic, data-driven plans that balance customer needs, resource constraints, and financial goals—ensuring better alignment and improved business performance.
WHY CPIM ?
There are several benefits to getting APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) certified:
Enhanced Knowledge: The APICS CPIM certification provides a comprehensive understanding of production and inventory management principles, tools, and techniques. This knowledge can help professionals to make informed decisions, improve operations, and increase efficiency.
Career Advancement: APICS CPIM certification is recognized globally, and it demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and excellence in the field of production and inventory management. It can open up new career opportunities and can help individuals to advance in their careers.
Increased Earning Potential: According to the APICS 2021 Supply Chain Compensation and Career Survey, professionals with an APICS CPIM certification earn on average 12% more than those without the certification.
Competitive Edge: The APICS CPIM certification sets professionals apart from others in the field, and it can give them a competitive edge in the job market.
Industry Recognition: The APICS CPIM certification is recognized by industry professionals, employers, and supply chain organizations worldwide. It signifies a commitment to best practices and continuous improvement in production and inventory management.
Overall, getting APICS CPIM certified can help professionals to improve their knowledge, advance their careers, increase their earning potential, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.
As per APICS data published only 60-70% of students pass the exam every year. That is after allowing multiple retakes. This means less than 50% of students are passing the exam on the first attempt. Since the retake cost is huge around 400 dollars, clearing it on the first attempt is very crucial. ( See the promo video for a detailed explanation of this )
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