APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional

2007
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APICS Certified
Supply Chain Professional
®
The Supply Chain Is Advancing at an Incredible Pace.
Are You Keeping Up?
CELEBRATING
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Become a Supply Chain Leader
Customers in today’s marketplace expect high quality, low prices, fast turnaround, and on-time delivery. To compete
successfully, organizations must improve supply chain management performance. As a result, well-trained,
well-educated supply chain professionals play an increasingly important role in their organizations.
Become an APICS CSCP
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
program is the first comprehensive educational
program designed for operations and supply
chain management professionals.
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Develop or enhance your skills
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Create and execute a supply chain strategy
that meets customer needs, reduces cost, and
increases profits.
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Increase your value to employers who know that
a well-run supply chain is a key component of a
forward-looking and competitive enterprise.
Getting Started
Visit the APICS Web site at www.apics.org/cscp to try
a free demo of the APICS CSCP Learning System.
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Explore exam preparation options (see pages 3-8).
In addition to self-study with the APICS Learning
System, preparation courses are offered by
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APICS chapters
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Local colleges and universities
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Apply to take the next exam. View the 2007 exam
schedule on page 2.
The APICS CSCP program takes a broad view of
operations, extending beyond internal operations to
encompass the entire supply chain—from supplier,
through the company, to the end consumer. The
program provides professionals with the knowledge
necessary to understand and manage the integration
and coordination of end-to-end supply chain activities.
“I work in distribution and I thought I
knew a lot about my industry, but I was
very surprised at the depth encompassed
by the supply chain. This program has
opened my eyes to my surroundings and
inspired me to take future certification
courses for personal knowledge and
career advancement.”
Gary Jones, Distribution Supervisor, Cardinal Brands
Earning Your APICS CSCP
To earn the APICS CSCP designation, candidates must
pass one comprehensive four-hour exam with 175
questions taken from more than 150 references.
For a complete list of references used to develop the
APICS CSCP Eligibility
Requirements
Because the APICS CSCP covers advanced topics,
a candidate must meet one of the following
criteria to be eligible:
APICS CSCP exam, visit www.apics.org/cscp.
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2007 Exam Dates
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paper-and-pencil format on the following dates:
June 23, 2007
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December 8, 2007
APICS CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation
plus two years of related business experience
The APICS CSCP exam will be administered in
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent* plus two years
of related business experience
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Five years of related business experience*
* F or complete definitions of these terms, please visit
www.apics.org/Certification/cscp/guidelines.
Testing procedures, application, and registration
deadlines vary for North American and international test
takers. Visit www.apics.org/cscp to find policies and
procedures specific to your location, or e-mail APICS
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Prepare for the APICS CSCP Exam
The APICS CSCP Learning System
The 2007 APICS CSCP Learning System is a comprehensive professional development and exam preparation
program. It organizes information from more than 150 references into four modules that combine print materials
with interactive online tools to deliver a customized learning experience.
Online Information Center
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Interactive Online Components
Access the latest supply chain management
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weaknesses and help you create a customized study
Keep current on changes to the content in
plan based on your individual needs
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Timed module-specific tests with immediate feedback,
Increase your chance for success on the
answer rationales, and reference to the relevant
APICS CSCP exam with test-taking tips
sections in the text so you can review problem areas
Test your knowledge of the material by printing
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Timed posttest to determine your progress and
readiness for the exam
out e-flashcards for mobile use
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Pretest to determine your initial strengths and
information and additional study resources
the APICS CSCP Learning System
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Evaluate the APICS CSCP Learning System and
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Online progress report revealing what you’ve
provide feedback and suggestions for future
completed to date and how well you have mastered
product enhancements
the material
Access a bibliography that covers all the
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e-Flashcards with relevant terms and definitions
modules and a list of the acronyms
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Online glossary for quick reference
found in the materials
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Practice test bank of more than 600
multiple-choice questions
Comprehensive Print Materials
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Four well-designed booklets with more than
800 pages of content
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Progress check questions at the end of each section
Try a free demo of the APICS CSCP Learning System at www.apics.org/cscp.
APICS CSCP Modules
The APICS CSCP Learning System breaks the APICS CSCP body of knowledge into four modules.
Supply Chain Management
Fundamentals
Explore how successful supply chain
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ModulE 1
management adds value to your organization
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Understand the supply chain management processes
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Develop a supply chain strategy that aligns
with corporate strategy
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Assess and measure the effectiveness
of supply chains
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Establish a continuous improvement process
ModulE 3
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Managing Customer and
Supplier Relationships
for supply chains
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profiles and needs
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of a customer
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Establish measures of customer satisfaction
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Understand the strategic importance of purchasing
and supplier relationships
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Establish a supplier rating system
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Effectively use customer data to improve
service performance and increase value to
design and its continually evolving capabilities
suppliers and customers
Using Information Technology to Enable
Supply Chain Management
Understand natural dynamics within the supply chain
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Assess the value of demands and reduce
complexity in demand planning
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Establish collaborations to replace or improve
demand estimates
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Include supply chain factors in product designs
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Align distribution and transportation options
with supply chain strategy
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Understand the importance of reverse logistics
Learn how technology-enabled supply chains
contribute to business strategies and
operating plans
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to the comprehensive set of supply chain
management systems
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Understand the innovative technologies enabling
collaborative commerce and global visibility
Develop and implement plans for using
3PL and 4PL service providers
Understand the role of data and information
technology in support of the supply chain
Module 4
Module 2
to optimize performance and increase profitability
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Understand customer loyalty and lifetime value
Understand the importance of supply chain
Building Competitive Operations,
Planning, and Logistics
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Categorize customers based on their
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Apply technology to enhance distribution, reverse
logistics, and global supply chain communications
“The APICS CSCP Learning System is not only a very effective exam preparation tool, but a comprehensive
guide for ongoing supply chain implementations and continuous improvement initiatives. I would strongly
recommend this system to anyone involved in supply chain management.”
Senthil Muniappan, CSCP, PMP, President & CEO, BM Associates, Inc.
Customize Your Study Method
The APICS Learning System is comprehensive and user friendly as a self-directed learning option, but it can be combined with
curriculum delivered through live instruction for those who prefer a classroom approach to learning.
Self-Directed Learning
Instructor-Led Learning
Corporate Group Learning
This format gives you the freedom to
Gain the leadership of a qualified
If you need to train a group of two or
study where and when it’s convenient
instructor, collaboration with your peers,
more individuals in a consistent manner,
for you—at home, at work, or on
and a set schedule to keep you on track.
you can save training dollars with the
business trips. To order, complete
Visit www.apics.org/cscp to find
corporate/group volume purchase
the form attached to this brochure,
a local class or see the listings on
option. A group implementation
visit www.apics.org/cscp, or call
pages 6-8.
provides a common language across
APICS CSCP Customer Support at
(888) 266-9079 or (651) 905-2664.
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Study at your own pace
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Study when and where it’s
the organization and access to group
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convenient for you
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Develop individualized study plan
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Eliminate travel expenses.
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Combines the print and online
reporting to manage your organization’s
components with the expertise of
training needs. The program can
an instructor
be offered in a self-directed or
Experience valuable interaction
instructor-led format at your facility.
with instructors and peers
For more information, call
Stay on track to earn your certification
APICS CSCP corporate specialist
with a disciplined schedule
Beth Fasching at (651) 905-2608 or
Network with other professionals
e-mail bethf@holmescorp.com.
who want to enhance their supply
chain management knowledge
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Minimize travel and maximize
employer tuition assistance
Certification Pays Off
FACT: Individuals with certifications receive higher pay.
The average compensation for people with APICS certification is
17 percent higher than for those with no certification.
Purchasing Magazine Online, 2006 Salary Survey, December 2006
To find out more or to try a free demo, visit www.apics.org/cscp.
Local APICS CSCP Classes
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Remember—there are only two more APICS CSCP exam dates
in 2007. Submit your application today to test on June 23 or
December 8 at www.apics.org/cscp.
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Which APICS Certification Is Right for You?
Choosing to pursue an APICS certification is a good decision, but determining which one suits you best is more difficult.
If you want end-to-end expertise in the supply chain, then the APICS CSCP is made for you. If you are deeply involved with
your company’s production and inventory management processes, then the APICS Certified in Production and Inventory
Management (CPIM) may be the best fit.
Whatever path your career takes, APICS will support your professional development with world-renowned certification
programs. Take a look at the information below and decide which APICS certification is the right one for you and your career.
APICS CSCP
APICS CPIM
The APICS CSCP takes a broad view of the supply chain
extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire
supply chain from the supplier to the end consumer, examining
how to effectively manage the integration of these activities
to maximize a company’s value chain.
The APICS CPIM provides an in-depth look at the production and inventory activities within the internal operations of
a company. Individuals will learn to increase profitability by
maximizing the inventory investments of their organizations.
Benefits of the APICS CSCP Program
Benefits of the APICS CPIM Program
n Positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and
bottom-line profitability
n Manage the integration and coordination of activities
to achieve reduced costs and increase efficiencies and
customer service
n Effectively and efficiently manage worldwide supply
chain activities
n Increase your functional knowledge of production and
inventory management
n Streamline operations through accurate forecasting
n Predict outcomes more accurately
n Maximize customer satisfaction by delivering products
and services Just-in-Time
Already Certified?
Not only do you qualify for APICS CSCP eligibility, upon successful
completion of the APICS CSCP exam, you will earn 20 certification
maintenance points toward maintaining your APICS CPIM or APICS
CFPIM credentials. You also receive 30 certification maintenance
points for completing the APICS CSCP Learning System.
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