FIV Transmission in Cats. The FIV virus was first identified in 1986. Cats usually pick up FIV via bites from infected felines, so outdoor cats are at highest risk. Since tom cats fight with each other the most, they're at an even greater risk. Once infected, symptoms might not appear for quite some time -- even years.
Save. Certified in Production and Inventory Management, commonly referred to as CPIM, is a program operated by The Association for Operations Management through its APICS (Advancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitive Success) program. Candidates earn certification by passing all five modules of a test.
In my opinion, the two strongest options are APICS and the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). APICS offers two certifications. The CSCP is an overall look at supply chain management. The CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) is more focused on inventory and production at a detailed level. ISM offers one main certification, the Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM). The CPM is primarily geared toward procurement.