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APICS Certified Supply chain Professional (CSCP) Certification training course

First launched in 2006, over 13,000 supply chain professionals in 78 countries have since gained the CSCP. According to the APICS, it “provides you with a mastery of supply chain management best practices and distinguishes you as an industry expert with specialized, high-level knowledge and skills. “moreover  teaches you to look at the supply chain from a broad perspective; to view the relations between the areas of planning, sourcing, manufacturing and delivering and see how the overall supply chain integrates.”

Key Features:

  • 40 Hours instructor led Live/Classroom session
  • Chapter Quizzes and Examinations
  • Complete exam assistance

Overview

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the supply chain.

In order to handle global supply chain activities that involve suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers situated all over the world, APICS CSCP designees acquire the necessary abilities. By keeping you and your business more competitive in the current economy, CSCP meets the needs of both professionals and employers.

Target Audience

  • Supply Chain Manager 
  • Supply Chain Consultant 
  • Project Manager 
  • Materials Manager 
  • Supply Chain Analyst 
  • Business Analyst 
  • Logistics Manager 
  • Operations Manager 
  • Master planners and schedulers 
  • Demand managers 
  • Procurement managers 

Pre-Requisites

Who Should Apply?

To be eligible for the CSCP you must meet one of the following conditions for education and experience:

  • 3 years of related business experience or
  • Bachelor’s degree or the international equivalent*, or
  • CPIM, CLTD or CSCP, CTL, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM designations

APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree as the level of study that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the undergraduate degree was earned.

Exam Info

WHAT IS THE EXAM FORMAT & LENGTH?

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT) administered at a Prometric testing center.
  • 4 hour exam
  • The APICS CSCP exam consists of 175 multiple-choice questions (150 operational and 25 pretest). The pretest questions do not contribute to your total score but are necessary for research purposes. These pretest questions are randomly distributed among the scorable items and will be used for statistical purposes only. The pretest items are similar to the scorable items on the test, and candidates will not know which items will be scored and which will not. Candidates should answer all exam questions. 

Gain and Maintain Your CSCP

  • Candidates are required to maintain their certification every five years. A cycle starts the month the candidate became certified. For example, Date certified: January 10, 2015 Maintenance due date: January 31, 2020
  • Seventy-five maintenance points are required for the APICS CSCP designation
  • Points are awarded based on the following activity categories: 1. Continuing education (CE) 2. Presentations, publications and educational development (PPED) 3. Service to the supply chain and operations management profession (SSCOMP) 4. Professional membership (PM)

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting

  • Visualizing the supply chain entities, structures, and flows used to procure and deliver goods and services  
  • Differentiating vertical versus horizontal integration and different levels of supply chain maturity  
  • Using planning, communicating, influencing, and prioritizing steps in demand management, including market research and demand forecasting  
  • Assessing portfolios and products using product portfolio management, the 4Ps of marketing, and product life-cycle management (PLM)  
  • Using sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align supply with demand  

Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks

  • Designing the supply chain and configuring the supply chain network  
  • Balancing efficiency with responsiveness while being resilient  
  • Optimizing technology by matching requirements to various supply chain technologies and interfaces  
  • Forming cross-functional and cross-organizational supply chain design teams  
  • Safeguarding and maintaining cybersecurity, data privacy, and supply chain master data 
  • Improving the supply chain by measuring and analyzing performance with supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, operational practices, and customer service 
  • Becoming familiar with accounting and financial reporting information and strategic analysis tools  

Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services

  • Following a sourcing process to capture changes, such as for new products  
  • Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis  
  • Developing a category strategy and sourcing categories  
  • Doing spend and portfolio analyses to right-size the supplier base  
  • Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships  
  • Influencing product designs to promote collaboration and requirements inclusiveness  Negotiating effective supply contracts/purchase orders and selecting proper payment terms

Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory

  • Leveraging manufacturing planning and control including master planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning, distribution requirements planning, and various levels of capacity checks 
  • Managing, planning, and controlling inventory to keep it at proper levels and replenish it efficiently 
  • Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories 
  • Using quality and continuous improvement techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time

Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics

  • Determining strategies for logistics, warehouse management, and transportation management  
  • Complying with international standards and considerations for import/export, tax/tariff, and labor laws  
  • Managing reverse logistics and waste

Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships

  • Segmenting customers, suppliers, and other partners  
  • Using supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM) to develop, measure, and maintain relationships  
  • Understanding the communication process and dimensions  

Module 7: Supply Chain Risk

  • Identifying, assessing, classifying, and responding to supply chain risks in a cost-effective manner  
  • Learning about common supply chain risks and how to make preventive and contingent action plans  

Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology

  • Considering inputs and objectives of organizational strategy and supply chain management strategy  
  • Recognizing and resolving strategic misalignments and gaps  
  • Building sustainable best practices and ensuring corporate social responsibility compliance  
  • Embracing sustainability principles, standards, and reporting methods, including the UN Global Compact and GRI sustainability reporting standards  
  • Assessing technology needs and learning about emerging technologies  
  • Implementing changes using project management and change management 

Benefits

  1. Improved Supply Chain Performance: Employees with CSCP certification contribute to improved supply chain performance by implementing best practices and optimizing processes across the supply chain.
  2. Standardization of Practices: CSCP provides a standardized framework for supply chain management, enabling organizations to align their practices with industry standards and best-in-class methodologies.
  3. Talent Development: Organizations can invest in the professional development of their employees by sponsoring CSCP certification, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development.
  4. Competitive Advantage: Having CSCP-certified professionals on staff gives organizations a competitive advantage by demonstrating their commitment to excellence in supply chain management.
  5. Risk Mitigation: Certified professionals are better equipped to identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience in the face of disruptions.

Schedule & Fee

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