The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) exam requires Scaled score 300 (on a 200–350 scale) to pass, and registration costs USD $495–$690 per exam (member vs non-member pricing varies by region). A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the PrepPDF engines before booking is the cheaper option.

APICS recommends these training resources for the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) exam:

• ASCM CPIM Learning System
• ASCM Official Certification Training

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 608 practice questions from PrepPDF help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

The CPIM-8.0 exam is a APICS certification exam validating the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with PrepPDF's 608 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

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Computer-based exam via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored exam Register for the APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) exam through these official channels:

• Official CPIM Certification Page (ASCM)
• Pearson VUE ASCM Exam Registration

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The APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) exam contains Approximately 150 multiple-choice questions per exam part to complete within 150–210 minutes per exam part (CPIM Part 1 and Part 2, varies by delivery update). Timed simulation in the PrepPDF Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

The official APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM 8.0) outline defines 2 domains. The leading three are CPIM Part 2: Strategic Planning and Execution, CPIM Part 1: Supply Chain Fundamentals. The full list is in the topics section above, and PrepPDF's 608 practice questions cover each one.

Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. All 608 practice questions are identical across versions. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates — whenever a new version is compiled, it is sent to you automatically — plus a 50% renewal discount afterward and unlimited computer installations.

No formal prerequisites required; supply chain or operations knowledge recommended Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official APICS exam page before scheduling.