CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional         

The APICS Falls Cities Chapter is offering an CSCP (APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional) course this spring. We will use APICS’ CSCP Learning System which consists of 4 modules and online components. The class will be instructed by William(Bill) Monroe of the Bluegrass Chapter. He has CSCP certification & instructs the Bluegrass Chapter. Unlike CPIM courses which are designed to be taken for more knowledge and/or for certification this course is designed for certification.

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 class (limited to 12 students) will be held on Saturday : 8:00am – 11:00am

Schedule:

Six sessions, 3 hours each:
March 29 - Module 1
April 5 - Module 2, Sections A and B
April 12 - Module 2, Sections C and D
April 26 - Module 3
May 3 - Module 4 Sections A, B, and C
May 10 - Module 4 Sections D and E

The following is more information on the Certification:

About APICS CSCP

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.

Benefits of the CSCP Program

After earning your CSCP designation, you will Learn to boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation Discover how to positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability Understand how to manage the integration and coordination of activities to achieve reduced costs and increase efficiencies and customer service Gain the knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage worldwide supply chain activities Achieve greater confidence and peer and industry recognition Enjoy the potential for career advancement and increased earnings.

Below is the registration form; please fill it out and return it to me by email or mail to Nona Bukszar, 10400 Bunsen Way, Louisville, KY 40299 by February 29.

Download Registration Form.

Price

There is one cost for the 4 modules and the online components.
Cost: $1050.00 (does not include exam fee)

The exam voucher can be purchased from APICS National by the student.
Cost: $575.00 Members & $725.00 Non-members
Currently the exam is given by pencil and paper.