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 Chain Design

Section A: Develop the Supply Chain Strategy

Topic 1: The Business Model

Topic 2: External Inputs

Topic 3: Supply Chains and Supply Chain Strategy

Topic 4: Objectives of Supply Chain Management Strategy

Topic 5: Supply Chain Maturity

Topic 6: Misalignments or Gaps in Strategy

Topic 7: Macro and Microenvironment Considerations

Topic 8: Accounting and Financial Reporting Information

Topic 9: Strategic Analysis Tools

Section B: Design the Supply Chain

Topic 1: Market, Financial, and Product Research

Topic 2: Collaboration with Supply Chain Partners

Topic 3: Supply Chain Design and Configuration

Topic 4: Fulfillment Strategies Considering Market Requirements

Topic 5: Product Design for New Products or Requirements

Topic 6: Supply Chain Network Optimization

Topic 7: Information Technology and Supply Chain Management

Topic 8: Key Technologies

Topic 9: Data Acquisition and Management

Topic 10: Communications

Topic 11: Project Management

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning and Execution

Section A: Demand Management

Topic 1: Components of Demand Management

Topic 2: Forecasting Demand

Topic 3: Demand Prioritization

Topic 4: Strategic, Business, Master, and Resource Planning

Topic 5: Sales and Operations Planning

Topic 6: Master Scheduling

Topic 7: Materials and Inventory

Topic 8: Capacity Management, Planning and Control

Topic 9: Inventory Basics

Topic 10: Aggregate and Item Inventory Management

Topic 11: Inventory Costs and Accounting

Topic 12: Inventory Planning

Topic 13: Inventory Control

Topic 14: Total Cost of Ownership

Topic 15: Make-Versus-Buy Analysis

Topic 16: Range of Buyer-Supplier Relationships

Topic 17: Developing Supply Plans

Topic 18: Introduction to Logistics

Topic 19: Logistics Service Providers

Topic 20: Expediting

Topic 21: Delivery Patterns

Topic 22: Warehouse Objectives and Planning

Topic 23: Warehouse Capabilities

Topic 24: Materials Handling

Topic 25: Transportation Objectives and Constraints

Topic 26: Transportation Modes

Topic 27: Mode and Carrier Selection

Topic 28: Monetary, Regulatory, and Trade Considerations

Topic 29: Regulatory Considerations

Topic 30: Trade Considerations

Section B: Manage the Relationships with Supply Chain Partners

Topic 1: Segmentation and Customer-Focused Marketing

Topic 2: Customer Segmentation

Topic 3: Segmentation of Suppliers and Other Supply Chain Partners

Topic 4: Introduction to Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Topic 5: CRM Strategy

Topic 6: Performance Management of CRM

Topic 7: CRM Technologies

Topic 8: Introduction to Supplier Relationship Management

Topic 9: Supplier Selection

Topic 10: Strategic Alliances

Topic 11: Performance Management of SRM

Topic 12: SRM Technologies

Topic 13: How Organizations Can Leverage CRM and SRM

Topic 14: Contracts

Section C: Reverse Logistics

Topic 1: Introduction to Reverse Logistics

Topic 2: Strategy and Design for Reverse Logistics

Topic 3: Reverse Logistics Benefits and Costs

Topic 4: Waste Hierarchy

Topic 5: Waste Exchange and Hazardous Waste

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement Best Practices

Section A: International Standards and Regulatory Compliance

Topic 1: Import/Export, Intellectual Property, and Licensing Compliance

Topic 2: International Accounting, Tax, and Labor Laws

Topic 3: The Triple Bottom Line

Topic 4: Sustainability Guidelines and Reporting Initiatives

Topic 5: Standards, Accreditations, and Certifications

Section B: Manage Risk in the Supply Chain

Topic 1: Risk Management

Topic 2: Risk Identification and Documentation

Topic 3: Supply Chain Risks

Topic 4: Risk Assessment and Classification

Topic 5: Quantitative Risk Analysis

Topic 6: Risk Response Planning

Topic 7: Preventive and Contingent Actions Plans for the Supply Chain

Topic 8: Business Continuity and Plan Implementation

Topic 9: Security and Regulatory Concerns

Topic 10: Risk Standards

Section C: Supply Chain Metrics

Topic 1: Supply Chain Strategy and Metrics Selection

Topic 2: Customer and Financial Metrics

Topic 3: Operational Metrics

Topic 4: Measuring and Communicating Performance

Topic 5: SCOR Performance Measures

Topic 6: Measuring Operational and Financial Performance

Topic 7: Measuring Customer Service Levels

Topic 8: Continuous Improvement

Topic 9: Lean and Just-In-Time

Topic 10: Other Continuous Improvement Philosophies

Topic 11: Change Management

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.