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CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional
The Certified
Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is a new industry educational
and certification program created to meet the rapidly changing needs of
the supply chain management field.
From the
manufacturing to the service industry, regardless of whether a company is
serving business or consumer markets or is for profit or not-for-profit,
the increasingly important role of supply chain management is affecting
all organizations. Customers already expect good quality at low prices,
and speed of delivery is becoming more important. As a result, effective
supply chain management has become essential to successfully compete in
today's global marketplace.
The CSCP
program takes a broad view of the field, extending beyond internal
operations to encompass all the steps throughout the supply chain—from
the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer—and provides you
with the knowledge to effectively manage the integration of these
activities to maximize a company's value chain.
The CSCP body of knowledge is made up of the
following four domains
- Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Building
Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
- Managing
Customer and Supplier Relationships
- Using
Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management
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Who should pursue the CSCP education
and designation?
The CSCP program is for professionals in operations and supply chain
management. This designation is ideal for you if you are
- Interested in more depth of knowledge and
understanding in the areas of supplier and customer relations,
international trade, the use of information technology to enable the
supply chain, and physical logistics.
- A professional who is consulting or
teaching supply chain functions
- Working with enterprise resources planning
(ERP) systems.
The CSCP
program will help you advance your career while giving you the foundation
to improve your company's competitive position and profitability.
CSCP
Exam Preparation
To help prepare
you for the CSCP exam, APICS has developed the CSCP Learning System.
Based on the CSCP body of knowledge, the learning system is a
comprehensive professional development and exam preparation program. It
combines print materials with interactive online tools to deliver a
customized learning experience.
Try a free demo of the CSCP Learning System today.
To purchase
the CSCP Learning System materials at a discount, buy through our
chapter. Pricing is $750 for
members and $900 for non-members.
Non-member pricing includes 1 year of APICS membership, which will
then save you money when you sign up for the CSCP exam. To take advantage of these
savings, send email to CSCP@apicsgulf.org,
or call any BOD member listed on the Contacts page of this site.
If you prefer
classroom instruction in addition to the Learning System materials, Jerry
Kilty, CFPIM, CIRM will be holding classes in conjunction with the
paper-based testing dates.
Classes will be held in the Tampa area unless we have enough
students locally. For more
information, send email to CSCP@apicsgulf.org.
Earning Your CSCP
To earn the CSCP
designation, candidates must pass one comprehensive four-hour exam. The
CSCP exam will be administered in paper-and-pencil format on the
following dates:
- June 17, 2006 (closest testing location is Tampa)
- December 2, 2006.
Becoming a CSCP Candidate
The CSCP
examination is available to individuals who have relevant work experience
and education. To be eligible for the CSCP exam, a candidate must meet one
of the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus two
years of related business experience
- CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation
plus two years of related business experience
- Five years of related business experience.
Individuals
must submit an application documenting their eligibility to take the
APICS CSCP exam. The APICS CSCP Eligibility Application for the June 17,
2006, exam is now available. Visit the domestic testing
section to apply.
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If you have
any questions or would like more information, please contact us! Send email to cscp@apicsgulf.org, or contact
Katrien Dolk-Etz, CPIM at 941-408-8113.
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