CSCP-APICS

CSCP – CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL from APICS

APICS, The Association for Operations Management, is the global leader and premier source of knowledge in supply chain and operations management, including production, inventory, materials management, purchasing, & logistics. APICS recognizes the contributions supply chain and operations management professionals make to their employers & the global economy & have developed a comprehensive suite of educational resources, including:

• Education, training, industry publications & research & world-renowned certification programs
• Opportunities for career development, networking and best practice sharing
• Local and global membership and affiliation opportunities worldwide.

APICS builds and validates knowledge in supply chain and operations management. APICS enables its community of members, affiliates and customers to lead in the global marketplace.

What is APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)?

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) develops and maintains best practices and standards for those in the supply chain. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential is a gold standard for supply chain professionals. This certification aims to create supply chain leaders who will be in charge of process improvement and supply chain innovations in their organization and create a competitive advantage.

Who Should Enrol?

APICS CSCP EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL IF YOU ARE 

• Interested in increasing your knowledge and expertise in the field of global supply chain management, specifically in the areas of customer relations, international trade, information technology enablement, & physical logistics.
• Consulting or facilitating supply chain functions or working with ERP systems
• Creating a common standard of understanding, vocabulary, resources, & frameworks within your company to address your supply chain challenges & opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

To be eligible to take the APICS CSCP exam, you must have at least one of the following:

• Three years of business experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or an international equivalent.
• An active CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CPM, CPSM, CTL or CLTD certification

Course Benefits or Course Outcome 

• Master the necessary tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities, including suppliers, plans, distributors, and customers around the globe
• Acquire the skills you need to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate communication
• Understand how to use enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems and other technologies to improve the entire supply chain process
• Maximize your organization’s ERP investments by millions of dollars
• Increase your professional value and secure your future

 Course Structure 

Module 1: Supply Chain Design

• Broad concepts of supply chain management, including primary processes, objectives, integration methods and benefits
• Alignment of supply chain and business strategies
• Critical considerations for supply chain design and continuous improvement
• Essential measures for planning and controlling inventories
• Fundamentals of logistics in supply chain management
• Identifying and managing market segments
• Demand forecasting & management techniques
• Keys to effective CRM
• Core concepts of supply management

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning & Execution

• Sustainability practices in design and operation of a supply chain
• Define Projects
• Risk, its sources, impacts, and mitigation methods
• Globally dispersed supply & demand, and the effect of free trade zones & trading blocs
• Globalization effects on inbound and outbound logistics
• Measurement of and efficiency & responsiveness in the supply chain
• Technologies for design, data, operations & communications in supply chain management
• Factors influencing demand, including design, marketing, selling & matching customer orders
• Core concepts of CRM, including strategies, technologies & key implementation challenges
• Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM), including strategy, improved management of sources, relevant technologies and measurement
• Inventory planning and control methods

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices

• Supply chain dynamics and the balance of responsiveness and efficiency
• Managing supply from internal & external sources
• Implementation of demand plans, including prioritization and fulfilment, and capturing and communicating point-of-sale data
• Tools and techniques to support continuous improvement strategies

Exam Pattern: 

• The exam consists of multiple-choice questions. There will be 150 questions that have to be completed in 3.5 hours in this exam. The passing score for the exam is 300. The exam is available in English language only