APICS CSCP

The CSCP designation is for professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge and expertise in the field of supply chain management.

This designation is ideal for you if you are:

Module 1: Supply Chain Design

Considering inputs and objectives of supply chain management strategy

Recognizing and resolving misalignments and gaps

Accounting and financial reporting information, strategic analysis tools, and economic considerations

Designing the supply chain while understanding and working within business considerations

Designing fulfillment strategies and products for different markets and requirements

Understanding electronic business considerations and key technology applications

Understanding implementation tools including project management processes and communication

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning & Execution

Procuring and delivering goods and services using supply chain management

Using demand management, including demand forecasting and prioritization 

Using master planning, master scheduling, and sales and operations planning (S&OP)

Managing, planning, and controlling inventory

Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories

Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis

Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships

Logistics, warehouse, and transportation management, forecasting, and planning 

Making considerations for monetary, regulatory, and trade conditions

Segmentation of customer-focused marketing, customers, suppliers, and other partners

Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM)

Managing reverse logistics and waste

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement & Best Practices

Standards, regulations, and sustainable best practices compliance

International standards and considerations for import/export, intellectual property, licensing, tax and accounting, and labor laws

Corporate social responsibility for sustainability, UN Global Compact, and GRI initiatives

Accreditations, certifications, and standards for quality, environment, social, and safety objectives

Identifying, assessing, classifying and responding to risks

Compliance, security, and regulatory concerns

Improving the supply chain through measuring and analyzing performance using supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, and operational practices, and customer service

Utilizing continuous improvement and change management techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time