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Exam Information
Official specifications published by APICS
Exam Format
210 min
150
300
Professional
Registration
$1975 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
5 years
Earn 75 certification maintenance points (100 for Fellows); Professional development activities; Continuing education
CSCP Exam Topics and Domains
CSCP is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with AI/ML platforms, Blockchain, Blockchain networks, Cloud platforms, and more.
1
Forecast and Manage Demand
10%
Collect and Analyze Historical and Environmental Demand Data
Perform historical analysisPerform environmental scan and market analysisPerform product assessment
- Analyze historical demand patterns and competitive environment
- Conduct environmental scans and market analysis
- Assess product portfolio and life cycles
Influence Demand Through Marketing Activities
Apply the Four PsAnalyze product life cycles
Build the Forecast
Select appropriate forecasting methodsMeasure forecast accuracy
Align Supply with Demand
Execute sales and operations planning (S&OP) processManage inputs and outputsPerform reconciliation and analysis
2
Manage the Global Supply Chain Network and Information
10%
Manage Customer, Supplier, Product/Item, Engineering, and Logistics Master DataMaster data management lifecycle
Define and Manage the Supply Chain Network
Design the supply chain networkDesign and manage end-to-end supply chain connectivity and visibility
Develop and Maintain Reports, Analytics, and Metrics
Define financial metrics and reportsDefine operational metrics and reportsUtilize dashboards and balanced scorecardsIncorporate Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) metrics
3
Source Products and Services
17%
Align Sourcing Activities to Demand
Perform make-or-buy analysisDefine sourcing requirements and timing
Manage Categories for Sourcing of Products and Services
Create segmented sourcing strategyConduct supply base analysisIdentify savings opportunitiesRationalize or right-size supply baseInfluence product designs
Evaluate and Select Suppliers
Manage initial supplier qualifications/evaluationDevelop contracts
Manage Purchase Orders
Place ordersTrack, expedite/de-expedite, and process changesReconcile and approve invoice for paymentAnalyze sourcing processes for automation
4
Manage Internal Operations and Inventory
19%
Analyze and Utilize Applicable Continuous Improvement PhilosophiesContinuous improvement methodologies
Plan Operations
Develop master scheduleDetermine material requirementsEvaluate capacity requirements
Manage Inventory
Align inventory requirements with demandDevelop replenishment strategyManage product disposition and obsolescenceManage product traceability and chain of custodyDefine and execute physical inventory and cycle countingManage maintenance, repair, and operating (MRO) supplies
Measure and Assess Performance
Compare operational performance against planCompare financial performance against planEvaluate inventory accuracyReport against key performance indicators (KPIs) and other objectives
5
Manage Supply Chain Logistics
9%
Define and Manage Distribution Network
Develop and execute the warehousing strategyDevelop and execute the transportation strategyDevelop and execute logistics planning and information systems
Provide Distribution Services
Receive, put away, and store productPick, pack, and ship productSelect mode and transport providersProvide value-added services
Evaluate Trade Considerations
Comply with import/export regulationsUtilize IncotermsUnderstand foreign/free trade zones/trading blocsProvide appropriate documentation
Design and Manage Reverse Flow
Determine reverse logistics activitiesAnalyze costs and benefitsDetermine use of warranties and dispositionIncorporate reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover waste hierarchy
6
Manage Customer and Supplier Relationships
17%
Manage Customer Relations
Cultivate customer relationshipsMeasure customer service, manage customer feedback, and resolve issues
Manage Supplier Relations
Cultivate supplier relationshipsMeasure supplier performance and provide feedbackSupplier development and improvement
7
Manage Supply Chain Risk
10%
Identify RisksRisk identification
Assess Impact, Timing, or Probability of RisksRisk assessment
Execute and Evaluate Risk ResponseRisk response execution
Determine Response to Mitigate Risks
Perform contingency planning to minimize impactEliminate avoidable risksAccept unavoidable risks
8
Evaluate and Optimize the Supply Chain
8%
Optimize the Supply Chain Strategy
Evaluate existing supply chain strategyRedesign strategy for optimization
Optimize the Supply Chain Network and Processes
Evaluate existing supply chain network and processesRedesign network and processes for optimization
Embed Sustainability into the Supply Chain
Incorporate triple bottom line (TBL)Follow United Nations (UN) Global Compact guidelinesUtilize the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) StandardsAdhere to social, environmental, safety, and quality accreditations and certificationsDevelop sustainability metrics
Consider Emerging Trends
Understand various emerging trendsAssess the impact on current practicesIncorporate changes as needed
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CSCP earns the APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification. It sits in the Supply Chain Management track.
Next Level Options
CSCP-F - CSCP Fellow Advanced recognition for knowledge sharing
Alternative Paths
- CPIM - Certified in Planning and Inventory ManagementDeep dive into production and inventory management
- CLTD - Certified in Logistics, Transportation and DistributionSpecialization in logistics and distribution
- CTSC - Certified in Transformation for Supply ChainFocus on supply chain transformation and change management
- SCOR-P - Supply Chain Operations Reference ProfessionalExpertise in SCOR model implementation
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-03-31
- Announcement date: 2021-11-01
Updates
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Blockchain
- Control Towers
Who should take this exam?
- 3 years of related business experience
- Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
- CPIM, CLTD, CTSC, or other supply chain certifications helpful