Certified Supply Chain

Professional (CSCP) Program

2018

NED University of Engineering

and Technology
28th July 2019
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association members America Certified in
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CSCP
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 Internal focus  External focus
 Primarily manufacturing operations  Encompasses end-to-end supply
 Depth within specific manufacturing, chain – including suppliers and
service and operations topics customers
 Breadth across many topics,
including globalization, IT
enablement, logistics, service
industry and more
What is the APICS CSCP Program?

 Professional development,
education and certification program
 First certification program to focus
on the end-to-end global supply
chain
 The global standard in supply chain
education and certification since its
introduction in 2006
Benefits of APICS CSCP Education
 This world-renowned program benefits professionals
and employers by
– aligning global supply chain strategies with business
objectives to streamline operations and drive profits
– helping professionals gain knowledge and practical
applications to effectively manage global supply chain
activities
– demonstrating mastery of the concepts that create
consistency and foster collaboration through best
practices, common terminology and corporate wide
communication
– increasing employee on-the-job confidence
– enhancing credibility throughout the industry
APICS CSCP Preparation Resources

 APICS CSCP Learning System

 CSCP 2016
The subject matter is organized into three content areas
based on APICS 2016 Exam Content Manual:
Supply Chain Design This section addresses the concepts
and strategies used for developing a supply chain strategy
that aligns with business goals and corporate strategy,
basic strategy tools, and techniques for implementation.
Supply Chain Planning and Execution This section
addresses the processes required to supply chain partners,
reverse logistics procure and deliver goods and services,
including the scheduling and logistics of executing the plan.
Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices This
section covers managing and balancing supply and
demand through measuring, analyzing, and improving
supply chain processes.
 Main topic Percentage of
Exam
I Supply Chain Design 23%
II Supply Chain 43%
Planning and
Execution
III Supply Chain 34%
Improvement and
Best Practices
Where Does APICS CSCP Fit into the Global Supply
Chain?

Supplier relationship Customer relationship

Your company
management management
APICS CSCP: Global supply chain
• Implement strategic sourcing and • End-to-end supply chain management • Strategy by customer type and
alliances fundamentals segment
• Manage risk and enhance supplier • Align supply chain strategy to corporate • Role of information technology
performance strategy • Measuring CRM performance
• SRM performance metrics • Performance metrics, security and • Outsourcing CRM
• SRM technology and SRM outsourcing compliance issues
• Recognize the fundamentals of green • Information technology enablement and
supply chain initiatives ERP leverage
• Global logistics, optimization tools,
e-business
• Integrated customer-supplier relationship
management
APICS CSCP Preparation Resources

APICS CSCP Exam APICS CSCP APICS Dictionary

Content Manual (ECM) Certification Bulletin
APICS CSCP Certification Exam

Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility requirements for CSCP and CLTD:
 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.
 APICS CSCP Certification Exam
Test information
 Required eligibility application and approval
Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CSCP > Apply to take the APICS
CSCP exam
 Required Authorization to Test (ATT)
Visit apics.org > certification > APICS CSCP > Take APICS CSCP
exam
 Computer based testing available globally
 3 ½ -hour timed exam
 150 multiple choice questions administered through Pearson VUE
testing centers worldwide
 Test results delivered instantly at all testing center locations upon
completion of the certification exam
 APICS CSCP Instructor-led Courses
Financial investment
CSCP Exam Prices
PLUS member price: $1,050.00
CORE Member price: $1,300.00
Nonmember Price: $1,300.00
Retake: $450.00
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and study materials.
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Core International Membership Price
$ 150.00 annually
For individuals outside of North America. Access to all member
benefits, including career resources, publications and more.
CORE does not include APICS certification discounts.
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$185.00 annually
For individuals outside of North America. Access to all member
benefits, including career resources, publications and more.
PLUS includes APICS certification discounts.