Introduction:
In the realm of procurement, the term "strategic" holds great
Section 1.0
About CIOP Examination
The certified Inventory Optimization Professional (CIOP) examination is based on Inventory Management Body of Knowledge v3.0. CIOP examination is a 3-hour, online, closed-book examination delivered through Fhyzics’ Learning Management and Assessment System (LMAS). The examination contains 180 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question has 4 options and the participants are advised to choose the most appropriate one. There is only one correct answer to the question. All are case study / scenario-based questions and there are no negative marks. Each question carries 3 marks and the total mark is 540. Candidates need to answer at least 70% of the questions correctly (126 questions = 378 marks) to secure a pass in the examination. The result will be released within 7 days of taking the examination and the candidates will be notified through their registered email. Successfully passed candidates will receive the CIOP Certificate in soft copy and hard copy. CIOP certificate is issued for life and there is no recertification required.
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Section 2.0
What to Prepare for the Examination?
CIOP examination is based on IMBoK v3.0, which contains the following modules:
Module-1: Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Module-2: All About Inventory
Module-3: Production Planning System
Module-4: Strategic Business Planning
Module-5: Sales & Operations Planning
Module-6: Master Scheduling
Module-7: Material Requirements Planning
Module-8: Demand Management
Module-9: Capacity Management
Module-10: Forecasting
Module-11: Production Activity Control
Module-12: Procurement
Module-13: Order Quantities
Module-14: Independent Demand Ordering Systems
Module-15: Warehouse Management
Module-16: Transportation Management
Module-17: Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
Module-18: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Module-19: Introduction to Quality
Module-20: Introduction to Packaging
Module-21: Introduction to Process
Module-22: Lean
Module-23: Six Sigma
Module-24: Total Quality Management
Module-25: Theory of Constraints
Module-26: Supply Chain Technologies
Module-27: Supply Chain Techniques
Module-28: Industry 4.0
Module-29: International Standards
Module-30: Safety and Security
Section 3.0
How to Prepare for the Examination?
(1) Review the CIOP presentations available in the LMAS to recall the discussions of the respective sessions.
(2) Review the Reference Book at least three times to master the concepts.
(3) Practice the Quizzes and Mock Test available in the LMAS.
LMAS can be accessed at fhyzics.talentlms.com
Section 4.0
Reference Book
Introduction to Materials Management, Eighth Edition, By Pearson Paperback
Authors: N. Chapman Stephen, Arnold J. R. Tony (Author), Gatewood Ann K.
SECTION 5.0
Check Your LMAS Access
Please ensure that you have access to the Learning Management and Assessment System (LMAS) and in case of any issues, please contact our Certifications Manager at +91-72004-39865 or email at Malathid@ Fhyzics.net.
SECTION 6.0
How to Schedule / Reschedule / Retake the Examination?
Please reach out to us through email to schedule your CIOP examination in the available slots. Unsuccessful candidates can retake the examination after a compulsory wait period of 30 days after paying the retake fee.
CPSE Examination Process
1. Book your examination slot
2. Take CPSE Examination
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