Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) course focuses on the mastery of the extended supply chain — extending beyond internal operations from organizations’ suppliers through to the end customer. The APICS CSCP candidate will learn how to streamline production and cut costs by strategically looking outside internal operations and throughout the entire supply chain. The CSCP candidate must pass one exam. APICS CSCP certification may be right for you if you want to demonstrate mastery of the extended supply chain, from the organization’s suppliers through to the end customer. This course covers the fundamentals of the supply chain, aligning the supply chain with the business strategy, logistics fundamentals, inventory fundamentals, customer relationship management, demand planning, supply management concepts, supply chain strategy, design and compliance, risk management, globalization, supplier relationship management, managing supply from internal sources, managing supply from external sources, continuous improvement and implementation of demand plans. This class provides the students with 40 contact hours of training and helps the participants prepare for the CSCP Certification Exam.

CSCP Course Outline:

Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting

Section A: Introduction to Supply Chains

Topic 1: Supply Chain Models

Topic 2: Supply Chain Maturity and Complexity

Section B: Demand Analysis and Patterns

Topic 1: Demand Analysis

Topic 2: Demand Patterns

Section C: Demand Management

Topic 1: Demand Management

Topic 2: Influencing Demand

Section D: Forecasting

Topic 1: Forecasting Principles and Process

Topic 2: Forecasting Methods

Topic 3: Measures of Forecast Error

Section E: Supply and Demand Alignment

Topic 1: Supply and Demand Alignment

Topic 2: Sales and Operations Planning

Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks

Section A: Supply Chain Design and Optimization

Topic 1: Supply Chain Design and Management

Topic 2: Business and IT Requirements

Topic 3: Technology Analysis and Optimization

Section B: End-to-End Connectivity and Visibility

Topic 1: Supply Chain Technology Applications

Topic 2: Connectivity, Visibility/Sharing, and Legal

Topic 3: Supply Chain Master Data

Section C: Supply Chain Metrics and Reports

Topic 1: Supply Chain Metrics, Reports, and SCOR DS

Topic 2: Financial and Operational Metrics and Reports

Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services

Section A: Aligning Sourcing to Demand

Topic 1: Make versus Buy, Outsourcing and Off-shoring

Topic 2: Sourcing Requirements and Total Costs

Section B: Category Strategy for Sourcing

Topic 1: Supply Plans, Categories, and Segmentation

Topic 2: Supply Base Analysis and Right-sizing

Section C: Product Design Influence

Topic 1: Product Design

Topic 2: Quality, Customization, and Sustainability

Section D: Supplier Selection, Contracting, and Use

Topic 1: Supplier Evaluation and Selection

Topic 2: Contracts

Topic 3: Purchase Costs

Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory

Section A: Planning Operations

Topic 1: Planning Operations

Topic 2: Materials and Inventory

Section B: Capacity and Production Activity Control

Topic 1: Capacity

Topic 2: Production Activity Control

Section C: Inventory

Topic 1: Inventory

Topic 2: Replenishment Strategies

Topic 3. Traceability, Accuracy, and Disposition

Section D: Performance and Continuous Improvement

Topic 1: Operations, Inventory, and Financial Performance

Topic 2: Continuous Improvement

Topic 3: Quality Tools

Topic 4: Continuous Improvement Methods

Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics

Section A: Logistics and Distribution

Topic 1: Logistics

Topic 2: Warehousing and Materials Handling Strategy

Topic 3: Transportation Strategy

Section B: Distribution Services and Transportation Choices

Topic 1: Distribution Services and Delivery Patterns

Topic 2: Transportation Mode and Carrier Selection

Section C: Trade Considerations

Topic 1: Legal, Security, and Regulatory Requirements

Topic 2: Import/Export Regulations and Documentation

Topic 3: Trade Zones and Blocs

Section D: Reverse Flow

Topic 1: Reverse Logistics

Topic 2: Waste

Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships

Section A: Customer Relationships

Topic 1: Customer Relationships and Segmentation

Topic 2: Customer Relationship Management

Topic 3: Customer Service Metrics and Performance

Section B: Supply and Supply Chain Relationships

Topic 1: Supplier Relationships and Segmentation

Topic 2: Strategic Sourcing and Alliances

Topic 3: Supplier Performance

Topic 4: Supply Chain Relationship Management

Module 7: Supply Chain Risk

Section A: Risk Management and Supply Chain Risks

Topic 1: Risk Management

Topic 2: Risk Identification and Supply Chain Risks

Section B: Risk Analysis and Response

Topic 1: Risk Analysis

Topic 2: Risk Responses, Action Plans, and Business Continuity

Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology

Section A: Optimizing Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics

Topic 1: Business and Supply Chain Strategy

Topic 2: Supply Chain Strategic Value and Optimization

Section B: Sustainability

Topic 1: Sustainable Supply Chains

Topic 2: Sustainability Guidelines and Standards

Section C: Technology Trends

Topic 1: Emerging Technology Trends

Topic 2 Technology Assessment and Implementation

See our class schedule to view all available class dates.

If you are interested in attending this type of class, please register. For additional questions call Jack Kerr at (937) 272-4604.