Just because you know how to bend metal or mix ingredients, does it mean you understand scheduling production and just because you understand production scheduling, doesn’t mean you fully understand manufacturing.  Success comes from a blend of the two so a person can see how the whole manufacturing and supply chain dynamics weave together and interact.  Only in CPIA do we have them coming together.  CPIA covers not only an Introduction to Manufacturing, but covers Operations Management, Materials Management, but manufacturing itself, manufacturing processes, and as well, manufacturing support processes.  And it does it in a way that feels like you’re right there.  It is the only course I’ve seen that puts this combination together.  It’s made for the person who wants to learn and lead a manufacturing group.

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In addition, you will demonstrate your ability to implement the knowledge gained from the certification via your play of The Fresh Connection where you will improve and save a manufacturing company by making decisions that align with and support the supply chain strategy.  Upon completion you will receive a write up of your play in the simulation that you can carry with you as demonstration of your ability to apply your certification learning