APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
What is APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification?
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification program is the first and only supply chain certification that encompasses the end-to-end global supply chain.
APICS CSCP designees gain the skills to effectively manage global supply chain activities that involve suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers located around the world.
Supply Chain Operations Areas Most Suited for CSCP Designation
Supply chain design
Supplier management
Transportation
Supply chain management
Distribution channels
3PL, 4PL
Customer management
What does APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Designation/Program meant to you and your employer?
To YOU
Master the knowledge most important to expert supply chain professionals as defined by the most current APICS Global Job Task Analysis
Expand your outlook on the supply chain field and bring new ideas to your workplace
Remain current with supply chain trends and developments
Stand out from other candidates in a job search
Boost your confidence with recognition as a supply chain expert
Demonstrate your long-term commitment to the supply chain profession
Makes you a more valuable asset to your organization
To YOUR Employer
Keeping your organization more competitive in today’s economy
Educational / Professional Prerequisites
3 years of related business experience OR
Possess Bachelor’s degree OR
Possess APICS CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations and 0 years of related business experience
HOW DO I TEST?
You need to sit for for 1 exam on CSCP
The CSCP exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions answered within 3.5 hours
You will receive your results immediately after completing the exams. With a passing score, start using your new CSCP credential to set yourself apart
Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting
Section A: Introduction to Supply Chains
Topic 1: Supply Chain Models
Topic 2: Supply Chain Maturity and Complexity
Section B: Demand Analysis and Patterns
Topic 1: Demand Analysis
Topic 2: Demand Patterns
Section C: Demand Management
Topic 1: Demand Management
Topic 2: Influencing Demand
Section D: Forecasting
Topic 1: Forecasting Principles and Process
Topic 2: Forecasting Methods
Topic 3: Measures of Forecast Error
Section E: Supply and Demand Alignment
Topic 1: Supply and Demand Alignment
Topic 2: Sales and Operations Planning
Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks
Section A: Supply Chain Design and Optimization
Topic 1: Supply Chain Design and Management
Topic 2: Business and IT Requirements
Topic 3: Technology Analysis and Optimization
Section B: End-to-End Connectivity and Visibility
Topic 1: Supply Chain Technology Applications
Topic 2: Connectivity, Visibility/Sharing, and Legal
Topic 3: Supply Chain Master Data
Section C: Supply Chain Metrics and Reports
Topic 1: Supply Chain Metrics, Reports, and SCOR
Topic 2: Financial and Operational Metrics and Reports
Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services
Section A: Aligning Sourcing to Demand
Topic 1: Make-Versus-Buy, Outsourcing, and Offshoring
Topic 2: Sourcing Requirements and Total Costs
Section B: Category Strategy for Sourcing
Topic 1: Supply Plans, Categories, and Segmentation
Topic 2: Supply Base Analysis and Right-Sizing
Section C: Product Design Influence
Topic 1: Product Design
Topic 2: Quality, Customization, and Sustainability
Section D: Supplier Selection, Contracting, and Use
Topic 1: Supplier Evaluation and Selection
Topic 2: Contracts
Topic 3: Purchase Orders
Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory
Section A: Planning Operations
Topic 1: Planning Operations
Topic 2: Materials and Inventory
Section B: Capacity and Production Activity Control
Topic 1: Capacity
Topic 2: Production Activity Control
Section C: Inventory
Topic 1: Inventory
Topic 2: Replenishment Strategies
Topic 3: Traceability, Accuracy, and Disposition
Section D: Performance and Continuous Improvement
Topic 1: Operations, Inventory, and Financial Performance
Topic 2: Continuous Improvement
Topic 3: Quality Tools
Topic 4: Continuous Improvement Methods
Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics
Section A: Logistics and Distribution
Topic 1: Logistics
Topic 2: Warehousing and Materials-Handling Strategy
Topic 3: Transportation Strategy
Section B: Distribution Services and Transportation Choices
Topic 1: Distribution Services and Delivery Patterns
Topic 2: Transportation Mode and Carrier Selection
Section C: Trade Considerations
Topic 1: Legal, Security, and Regulatory Requirements
Topic 2: Import/Export Regulations and Documentation
Topic 3: Trade Zones and Blocs
Section D: Reverse Flow
Topic 1: Reverse Logistics
Topic 2: Waste
Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships
Section A: Customer Relationships
Topic 1: Customer Relationships and Segmentation
Topic 2: Customer Relationship Management
Topic 3: Customer Service Metrics and Performance
Section B: Supplier and Supply Chain Relationships
Topic 1: Supplier Relationships and Segmentation
Topic 2: Strategic Sourcing and Alliances
Topic 3: Supplier Performance
Topic 4: Supply Chain Relationship Management
Module 7: Supply Chain Risk
Section A: Risk Management and Supply Chain Risks
Topic 1: Risk Management
Topic 2: Risk Identification and Supply Chain Risks
Section B: Risk Analysis and Response
Topic 1: Risk Analysis
Topic 2: Risk Responses, Action Plans, and Business Continuity
Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology
Section A: Optimizing Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics
Topic 1: Business and Supply Chain Strategy
Topic 2: Supply Chain Strategic Value and Optimization
Section B: Sustainability
Topic 1: Sustainable Supply Chains
Topic 2: Sustainability Guidelines and Standards
Section C: Technology Trends
Topic 1: Emerging Technology Trends
Topic 2: Technology Assessment and Implementation
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