CSCP: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional

Is the CSCP program right for you?

Now more than ever before, supply chain is essential for businesses to run, consumers to get the goods they need and society to function. APICS Certified Supply Chain Certification (CSCP) is the playbook you need to understand and deliver this critical process.

The comprehensive program covers everything you need to know across the global supply chain, from suppliers to customers and back again. Earning your CSCP designation shows that you have the skills to prepare for and overcome disruption, manage risk, and evaluate and implement modern supply chain technologies

CSCP content covers the following key topics:

◉ Supply Chains, Demand Management and Forecasting

◉ Global Supply Chain Networks

◉ Sourcing Products and Services

◉ Internal Operations and Inventory

◉ Forward and Reverse Logistics

◉ Supply Chain Relationships

◉ Supply Chain Risk

◉ Optimization, Sustainability and Technology

CSCP: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional

APICS CSCP Exam Summary:

Exam Name	APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional
Exam Code	CSCP
Exam Fee	PLUS member price - $1,095 CORE member/nonmember price - $1,425 Retake Fees for Members with Certification - $385 Retake fees Members and Nonmembers - $470
Exam Duration	210 Minutes
Number of Questions	150
Passing Score	300 / 350
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Books / Trainings	APICS 2022 CSCP Self-Study Exam Prep
Sample Questions	APICS CSCP Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Practice Test

APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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