Supply Chain Professional Certification (CSCP)

The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) course covers concepts, strategies, processes, tools, and technologies applied to managing the end-to-end forward and backward flow of materials, information, and value in a supply chain. The subject matter is organized into eight content areas. These include Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting, Global Supply Chain Networks, Sourcing Products and Services, Internal Operations and Inventory, Forward and Reverse Logistics, Supply Chain Relationships, Supply Chain Risk, and Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology.

Topics of study include Demand Analysis, Data Privacy, Data Security, Supply Chain Master Data, Make-Versus-Buy, Outsourcing, Offshoring, Sourcing Requirements and Total Costs, Supply Base Analysis and Sizing, Supplier Evaluation and Selection, Purchase Orders, Inventory, Traceability, Accuracy, and Disposition, Distribution Services and Delivery Patterns, Supplier Performance, Supply Chain Strategic Value and Optimization, Sustainability Reporting and Standards, Emerging Technology Trends, and Technology Assessment and Implementation.

In addition, it helps the student prepare for the CSCP exam. Your CSCP journey will begin with the CSCP Learning System. The CSCP Learning System is a comprehensive program that contains print and online reading materials, online practice tests, and interactive study tools to ensure students are prepared for the CSCP exam.