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The ASCM (APICS) Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is the first and only supply chain certification that encompasses the end-to-end global supply chain. It brings your company’s entire value chain into perspective. By giving you a truly end-to-end view of the supply chain, you become the expert, not just within your organization’s walls — you become the global expert.

From manufacturing to service, in business and consumer markets, the increasingly important role of effective supply chain management affects all organizations. Customer expectations are high—with the ASCM (APICS) CSCP, you can ensure that your company not only meets, but exceeds them. More than 30,000 professionals since 2006 have become ASCM (APICS) CSCP-certified!

Earning an ASCM (APICS) certification can take you from a qualified candidate to a sought-after expert. Around the world, ASCM (APICS) certification designees are recognized, promoted, hired, and paid more.

Industries and Sectors where the CSCP is applicable

Aerospace

Automotive

Chemical

Defense

E-commerce 

Education

Electronics

Energy

FMCG

Freight and Transportation

Government

Healthcare

Information Technology

Industrial

Logistics and Distribution

Manufacturing

Pharma

Retail

Technology

Warehousing

Candidate Benefits from Obtaining CSCP

The CSCP program:

  • Provides candidates with the necessary tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities
  • Enables candidates to implement best practice approaches to increase supply chain efficiencies
  • Demonstrates a candidate's ability to prepare for and manage disruption, and manage risk
  • Demonstrates a candidate's ability to evaluate and implement advanced supply chain technologies
  • Improves candidates' Supply Chain knowledge
  • Improves candidates' potential for increased earnings
  • Increases candidates' professional recognition and credibility across the world
  • Provides improved career and networking opportunities.

Benefits of having a CSCP on board your Organization

In the current global and interconnected business environment, Supply Chains are more important than ever. They are essential for businesses to operate, for consumers to access the goods they need and for societies to function.

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) qualification:

  • Provides the essential playbook for employees to understand and support effectively the management of the organization's Supply Chain function
  • Helps employees master advanced supply chain management principles that extend beyond an organization’s internal end-to-end operations from suppliers to customers
  • Provides a higher-level of knowledge and skills needed to streamline operations and produce bottom line results.

 Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Certification Program:

Course Modules

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 analyzes 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Available Courses and Exams

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Instructor-led Certification Preparation ONLINE Course (October 29th - December 12th 2024) 29 October - 3 December 2024 | Online, International

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APICS CSCP Bundle (Learning system, Exam, 2nd chance Exam) - Promo Price 31 December 2024 | Self-study, Promo

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APICS CSCP Exam 31 December 2024 | Online/Closest Pearson Vue Test Center, International

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Advance your supply chain career with CSCP. Check open for enrollment courses and exam options

Earn up to 40% more with a CSCP certification. Maximize the potential of your supply networks to streamline processes, enhance collaboration and increase profitability.

The CSCP Exam

Please note: Plan your exam date close to the time you finish preparing for the exam for better results.

To earn your CSCP designation, you must pass one exam covering eight modules of content. The exam consists of 150 questions. Candidates will have 3.5 hours to complete it. The exam score range is 200 to 350, with scores of 300 and above considered passing. Further information about the exam can be found here.

CSCP exams are administered via computer-based testing at Pearson VUE test centres worldwide and online through the OnVue system.

Choose your Method of Learning

The CSCP Learning Program is available as Instructor-led Public Training, In-house class, and/or Online Self-Study Training. Choose your preferred method of learning. Contact Symix APICS Premier Training Partner to start your learning journey.

Instructor-led Public Training

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In-house Class

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Online Self-study

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Success story quotes about the ASCM (APICS) CSCP:

Michael Maher, CSCP

Director of Information Technology
Santa Cruz Bicycles

 

Nine people have attended APICS training over the last 6 months. It’s really gratifying to speak a common language and to see APICS concepts put into action.

Rosemary Cheung, CSCP

Global Key Accounts Supply Optimizing Manager
North East Asia Shell Hong Kong Limited

My role is about strategic support, so I always need to use innovative and out-of-the-box thinking.

Craig Gaddis, CSCP

Supply Chain Manager
Atlanta, Georgia

 

 

CSCP certification helped me transition from military to civilian work life.

Nate Jolliff, CSCP

Sr. Program Manager
Material Logistics Engineering, Detroit, Michigan

 

Even with more than 15 years of experience in supply chain management / logistics / operations, it’s never too late to earn a credential.

The CSCP Advantage

One CSCP Course

One CSCP Exam

40% Salary Increase Potential

65% Improved Hiring Potential

30000 CSCP Certified Worldwide

∞ Professional Opportunities

Our Instructors

For more than 15 years, Symix APICS Premier Training Partner has been working with some of the best ASCM (APICS) instructors internationally and in the region. We carefully select our instructors and invest in their development. All our instructors for the ASCM (APICS) certification programs are part of ASCM (APICS) Instructor Development Program and most of them are ASCM (APICS) “Master level” instructors. With vast practical experience in operations management they have taught for customers all over the world. Their expertise is world-class and the feedback from their trainees confirms this.

Meet our Instructors

ASCM (APICS) "Master instructor” William Latham CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CLTD, about the CSCP certification & course

ASCM (APICS) CSCP Learning System - Online Demo

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Certified Supply Chain Professional

Who are APICS CSCP Designees?

• Professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and understanding of their entire supply chain. 
• Employees hoping to boost productivity and collaboration. 
• Innovators promoting global supply chain management. 
• Managers working to affect lead time, inventory, productivity, and the bottom line. 
• Hard workers trying to move forward in their careers. 
• ERP consultants and users of ERP systems 
• Specialists seeking internationally recognized certification

CSCP Detailed Brochure

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Prepare for the Exam

Symix ASCM (APICS) Premier Channel Partner offers certification preparation classes led by internationally recognized ASCM (APICS) qualified instructors in multiple locations.

For companies seeking in-house training for their employees we offer certification preparation classes at time and place convenient for your organization.

Training Calendar

Exams and Exam Dates

APICS (ASCM) exams are delivered via computer-based testing MPR(CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers, which are located around the world.

The exam is computer based in English and the questions are closed (you can choose from several answers).

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