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CSCP - Certified Supply Chain ProfessionalThe CSCP program is primarily intended for professionals in supply chain management and is designed to test the candidate's knowledge of and ability to apply the supply chain management body of knowledge to streamline operations. It is the most widely recognized program for operations and supply chain management professionals around the globe.APICS CSCP 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 supply chain activities:I Forecast and Manage Demand 10% This section addresses the collection and analysis of all types of demand data, whether it is historical in nature or from outside the organization. Various forecasting techniques are utilized to provide future requirements, and sales and operations planning (S & OP) is used to align supply with demand.II Manage the Global Supply Chain Network and Information 10%This section focuses on the definition and management of the overall supply chain network and the flow of production, information, and funds. Various technology applications are used to manage the end-to-end supply chain and provide visibility across supply chain partners.Accurate and timely supply chain data is critical to the supply chain, as well as means of measuring and reporting activities.III Source Products and Services 17%This section covers the activities of determining how supply will be sourced, including the segmentation and management of product and service categories. Suppliers for various categories are evaluated and selected, and the subsequent purchasing processes are managed.IV Manage Internal Operations and Inventory 19%This section addresses the various operations planning processes utilized within the supply chain, including the management of inventory through its various life cycles phases. Measuring and assessing performance, both financially and operationally, is used to report against business objectives. Recognized techniques are applied to continuously improve the organization and its supply chain.V Manage Supply Chain Logistics 9%This section focuses on the development and execution of the warehousing and transportation strategies that make up the distribution network. This includes the technology utilized, services provided by partners, and factors that must be considered when trading globally. The reverse supply chain flow of products and information must also be managed, as well as the inclusion of waste reduction in those processes.VI Manage Customer and Supplier Relationships 17%This section covers the management of supply chain partners, including the cultivation of both customer and supplier relationships, and the definition of metrics used to measure and evaluate performance. Performance issues that result should be resolved via various improvement programs.VII Manage Supply Chain Risk 10%This section addresses the ways of identifying various types of risk that occur within the supply chain whether internal or external. Once risks have been identified, the impact, timing, and probability must be assessed and a response for mitigation or avoidance determined.VIII Evaluate and Optimize the Supply Chain 8%This section covers the process of evaluating existing supply chain strategies and networks with the goal of redesigning for optimization. The influence of sustainability on today's supply chain is addressed, including established programs available to assist an organization in adhering to social, environmental, and safety standards. Emerging supply chain trends in technology, communication, and visibility are also incorporated to enhance the supply chain.In addition, the candidate preparing for the CSCP certification must have a fundamental understanding of the following key business concepts:• Business acumen (qualitative skills, math, statistics)• Ethical considerations (morals, character, habits)• Leadership

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