CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional
This Programme has been designed for professionals in operations and supply chain management. It is designed to train individuals for one certification and one 4 hour exam comprising 175 multiple choice questions. The programme is organized into four learning modules.
MODULE 1:
Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
Explore how successful supply chain management adds value to your organization
Understand the supply chain management processes
Develop a supply chain strategy that aligns with corporate strategy
Assess and measure the effectiveness of supply chains
Establish a continuous improvement process for supply chains
Understand the importance of supply chain design and its continually evolving capabilities
MODULE 2:
Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
Understand natural dynamics within the supply chain to optimize performance and increase profitability
Assess the value of demands and reduce complexity in demand planning
Establish collaborations to replace or improve demand estimates
Learn how to include supply chain factors in product design
Know the distribution and transportation options and how to align them with supply chain strategy
Develop and implement plans for using 3PL and 4PL service providers
Understand the increasing importance of reverse logistics
Evaluate the process constrains and choices within global logistics to establish a plan linked to overall strategy
MODULE 3:
Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
Categorize customer based on their profiles and needs
Understand customer loyalty and lifetime value of a customer
Establish measures of customer satisfaction
Understand the strategic importance of purchasing and supplier relationships
Establish a supplier rating system
Effectively use customer data to improve service performance and increase value to suppliers and customers
MODULE 4:
Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management
Understand the role of data and information technology in the supply chain
Learn how technology-enabled supply chains contribute to business strategies and operating plans
Demystify the IT infrastructure as it relates to the comprehensive set of supply chain management systems
Understand the innovative technologies enabling collaborative commerce and global visibility
Apply technology to enhance distribution, reverse logistics, and global supply chain communications
The APICS Authorised Education Provider for Ireland is IPICS Education Ltd
Please read the CSCP International Bulletin 2012 carefully
The CSCP Self Directed Learning System can be purchased from IPICS SCM. The price for members is €650 and €1100 for non-members (excluding delivery). Please contact admin@ipics.ie to order.