An ASCM RESEARCH STUDY conducted among more than a thousand Supply Chain professionals found that on an average a CSCP designee earns 41% more salary than their counterparts.
It was also found that, in general, APICS certified individuals earn 27% more than those without an APICS credential. The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices and standards for those in the 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. CSCP serves the needs of both professionals and employers by keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy.
DAY 1
Introduction to Supply Chains
a. Design the Supply Chain Network
b. Supply Chain Models
c. Supply Chain Maturity and Complexity
Demand Analysis and Patterns
Demand Management and Influencing Demand
a. Apply the four Ps
b. Analyze Prodct Life cycles
Forecasting
a. Forecasting Principles and Process
b. Forecasting Methods
c. Measures of Forecast Error
Supply and Demand Alignment
Sales and Operations Planning
DAY 2
Global Supply Chain Networks
a. Supply Chain Design and Management
b. Business and IT Requirements
c. Technology Analysis and Optimization
B End-to-end Connectivity and Visibility
a. Supply Chain Technology Applications
b. Connectivity, Visibility/Sharing, and Legal
c. Supply Chain Master Data
C Supply Chain Metrics and Reports
a. Metrics, Reports and SCOR
b. Financial and
Operational Metrics and Reports
Sourcing Products and Services
a. Make-vs-Buy, Outsourcing, and Offshoring
b. Sourcing Requirements and Total Costs
B Category Strategy for Sourcing
a. Supply Plans, Categoriesand Segmentation
b. Supply Base Analysis and Right- sizing
Product Design Influence
a. Product Design
b. Quality, Cistomization and Sustainability
DAY 3
Supplier Selection, Contracting and Use
a. Supplier Evaluation and Selection
b. Contracts
c. Purchase Orders
Internal Operations and Inventory
a. Planning Operations
b. Materials and Inventory
Capacity and Production Activity Control
Inventory
a. Replenishment Strategies
b. Traceability, Accuracy and Disposition
Performance and Continuous Improvement
a. Operations, Inventory and Financial Performance
b. Continuous Improvement
c. Quality Tools
d. Continuous Improvement Methods
Forward and Reverse Logistics
a. Logistics Warehousing and Materials Handling Strategy
b. Transportation Strategy
DAY 4
Distribution Services and Transportation Choices
a. Delivery Patterns Transportation Modes and Carrier Selection
Trade Considerations
a. Legal, Security and Regulatory Requirements
b. Import/Export Regulations and Documentation Trade Zones and Blocs
Reverse Flow
a. Reverse Logistics Waste
Supply Chain Relationships
a. Customer Relationships and Segmentation
Supply Chain Relationships
b. Customer
Relationship
Management
c. Customer Serrvice Metrics and Performance
Supplier and Supply Chain Relationships
a. Supplier Relationships and Segmentation
b. Strategic Sourcing and Alliances
c. Supplier Performance
d. Supply Chain Relationship Management
DAY 5
Supply Chain Risk
a. Risk ManagementRisk Identification and Supply Chain Risks
Risk Analysis and Response
a. Risk Analysis Risk Responses, Action Pland and Business Continuity
Optimization, Sustainability and Technology
a. Supply Chain Strategic Value and Optimization
Sustainability
a. Sustainable Supply Chains
b. Sustainability Guidelines and Standards
Candidates must meet ONE of the following requirements:
■ Three years of supply chain experience
■ Bachelor’s degree or in the international equivalent
■ CPIM, CLTD (includes APICS Fellows), CTL, CIRM, SCOR-P, CPM, or CPSM designation