CPIM · 13%
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals is 13% of the APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) (CPIM), administered by ASCM / APICS. It falls under the Professional Certifications category.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Domain | Supply Chain Management Fundamentals |
| Exam | APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) (CPIM) |
| Domain Weight | 13% |
| Governing Body | ASCM / APICS |
| Available in App | Professional Cert Exam Prep: SHRM, LEED, PMI & Six Sigma |
| Official Source | ASCM / APICS official website ↗ |
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This original C3RT practice item is from the CPIM question bank. It is not an official or released exam question.
Which term describes the entire network of organizations, people, activities, information, and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to customer?
Rationale
Supply Chain Management is the overarching term for the entire network. Logistics refers specifically to the movement and storage of goods, while procurement is a subset of purchasing.
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals accounts for 13% of the CPIM, which has 150 questions total. ASCM / APICS publishes the official exam content outline with the most current weighting. The C3RT app covers all 5 CPIM content areas.
The CPIM has 5 content areas across 150 questions in 3.5 hours, with a passing score of 300 scaled (200-350 scale). Supply Chain Management Fundamentals is content area 1 of 5 and carries 13% of the total exam weight. The other content areas are Manufacturing Planning and Control, Internal Operations, Supplier Relations, Customer Relations.
Targeted practice by content area is the most effective approach. The C3RT Professional Cert Exam Prep: SHRM, LEED, PMI & Six Sigma app for iOS and Mac tags every practice question by content area, so you can isolate Supply Chain Management Fundamentals questions, track your accuracy, and focus study time on your weak spots. Combine focused practice sets with full-length timed mock exams as your test date approaches.
The CPIM consists of 150 questions in 3.5 hours, with a passing score of 300 scaled (200-350 scale). It is administered by ASCM / APICS. The C3RT app includes full-length practice exams that mirror the real format across all 5 content areas.
The official source for CPIM content outlines and study resources is the ASCM / APICS website. The exam blueprint, which details all content areas including Supply Chain Management Fundamentals, is published there. C3RT is not affiliated with ASCM / APICS. It is a third-party practice platform that supplements official materials with 150+ practice questions, flashcards, and study tools across all 5 content areas.
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals is a content area on the APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) (CPIM), a Professional Certifications exam administered by ASCM / APICS. C3RT is not affiliated with ASCM / APICS. Certification names and trademarks are the property of their respective organisations. Official exam information is available at the ASCM / APICS website.