APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program

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APICS The Association for Operations Management APICS CSCP Program

APICS CSCP Exam PreparationAPICS CSCP Exam Questions

About APICS The Association for Operations Management

APICS The Association for Operations Management

Is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in supply chain and operations management. Founded in 1957 and serving more than 35,000 members globally.

APICS Mission

APICS builds and validates knowledge in supply chain and operations management. We enable our community of members, affiliates, and customers to lead in the global marketplace.

APICS Membership

The APICS membership community worldwide

240 North American chapters and 70 International channel partners More than 35,000 members Represents 20,000 manufacturing and service industry companies

APICS Global Presence

Partial APICS Client List

3M Abbott Addax Apple BASF Boeing Boston Scientific

General Electric General Motors GlaxoSmithKline HP IBM Intel Johnson & Johnson

Novartis Oracle P&G PepsiCo Pfizer Saudi Aramco Tyco

Bristol-Myers SquibbCisco Systems Coca-Cola Dow

LGMercedes Merck Microsoft

UnileverWipro

DuPont

Nestle

APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge The APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework is the basis for global industry standards in supply chain and operations management The APICS Dictionary establishes accepted terminology including more than 4,000 terms for inter-organizational communication

Standard terminology = clear communications = better solutions

APICS Education Create consistency and foster collaboration through shared best practices and common terminology Reduce inventory and overhead costs Acquire ERP functional expertise to increase efficiency Improve contractor management processes

APICS Certification Programs

APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM ) Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of internal operations APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Provides a broad view of your companys entire global supply chain

APICS Certification RelationshipAPICS CPIM APICS CSCP

Internal focus External focus Primarily manufacturing Encompasses entire supply operations chainincluding suppliers Depth within specific and customers manufacturing, service, and Breadth across many topics, operations topics including globalization, IT enablement, logistics, service industry, and more

About the APICS CSCP Program

What is the APICS CSCP Program?

Professional development, education, and certification program First certification program to focus on the entire global supply chain The global standard in supply chain education and certification since its introduction in 2006

Benefits of APICS CSCP Education

This world-renowned program benefits professionals and their employers by

Aligning global supply chain strategies with business objectives to streamline operations and drive profits Helping professionals gain knowledge and practical applications to effectively manage global supply chain activities. Demonstrating mastery of the concepts that create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication. Increasing employee on-the-job confidence and loyalty to employer that invests in training

Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP

APICS CSCP designees earn 8 to 13 percent more than their uncertified counterparts 15 of the 2011 Supply Chain Top 25 support APICS CSCP education

Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP

More than 20,000 APICS CSCP Learning Systems sold More than 14,000 APICS CSCP exams administered 10,000 APICS CSCP designees in 72 countries worldwide

Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP

Corporate APICS CSCP Courses:3M, Abbott, Addax, Apple, Aramco, BASF, Boeing, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cisco Systems, CocaCola, Dow, DuPont, General Electric, General Motors, GlaxoSmithKline, HP, IBM, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, LG, Mercedes, Merck, Microsoft, Nestle, Novartis, P&G, PepsiCo, Pfizer, Oracle, Tyco, Unilever, Wipro

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What Can the APICS CSCP Program Do for Employers?Note to presenter This is a place holder slide --take the opportunity to talk about Intel and their success implementing APICS CSCP.

Go to apics.org/ cscpgettingstarted to download the Intel success story.

Download the success story and make copies available to the group.

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What Can the APICS CSCP Program Do for Employees?Note to presenter This is a place holder slide --take the opportunity to talk about Keith Jawahir and his experience obtaining the APICS CSCP designation.

Go to apics.org/ cscpgettingstarted to download the success story.

Download the success story and make copies available to the group.

Prospective APICS CSCP Candidates

Employees with direct influence on supply chain Department and division management Functional management Employees in cross-functional departments

APICS CSCP Exam Preparation

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APICS CSCP Preparation Resources

APICS CSCP Learning System

APICS CSCP Preparation Resources

APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual (ECM)

APICS CSCP Certification Bulletin

APICS Dictionary

APICS CSCP Learning System

APICS CSCP Exam

Reflects the current APICS CSCP ECM

4-hour examEligibility requirements APICS CSCP ECM Computer-based options Paper and pencil testing options outside North America

Organizes 150 references into approximately 1,000 pages of printed contentCombines 3 print modules (5 books) with interactive web-based tools to provide customized learning

Updated annually*80-hour preparation investment suggested

APICS CSCP Learning System ContentsWeb-based study tools Access educational activities to support printed content:

Pretest Section-specific tests Timed posttest Complimentary download of APICS CSCP ECM through Resource Center Progress reports eFlashcards Online glossary Resource center

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APICS CSCP Certification Exam

Eligibility Requirements

CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience

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Bachelors degree or international equivalent plus two years of related business experience

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Five years of related business experience

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APICS CSCP Certification ExamTest information

Required eligibility and registration application 4-hour timed exam 175 multiple choice questions; 150 scored questions Certificate and credentials provided upon successful completion of the certification exam

APICS CSCP Instructor-led Benefits

Certified instructors are industry practitioners with high level of real-world experience Networking opportunities with peers from a variety of industries Convenient hours and a paced course for busy professionals Set schedule to keep participants on track Group reports option to track participant progress

APICS CSCP Instructor-led Courses Financial investment APICS CSCP course fees and schedule APICS CSCP program: apics.org/cscp Local contact:

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Get Started Today!

Visit apics.org/ cscpgettingstarted where you will find resources to help you get started with your APICS CSCP designation.

Taking the APICS CSCP Exam

Prepare for the Exam

Sufficient time needed Create a study plan and stick to it 4080 hour study time investment

40 percent of successful APICS CSCP candidates surveyed said they studied 75 or more hours

APICS CSCP Certification Exam

Submit an eligibility application Exam options Paper-and-pencil (offered primarily outside North America) Computer-based testing (offered in North America and some sites outside North America) Decide when to take the exam and register

Take the ExamWorldwide 2012 computer-based testing (CBT) exam dates and deadlinesExams offered 2011 and 2012 exam versions 2012 exam version only 2012 exam version only Exam window April 7May 19, 2012 June 30August 11, 2012 December 1, 2012January 12, 2013 Reservations open February 7 2012 May 22 2012 September 29, 2012

Visit apics.org/cscp to learn more. Note: Eligibility applications must be received two weeks prior to exam dates.

Take the ExamWorldwide 2012 paper and pencil exam dates and eligibility deadlinesExam date Eligibility deadline

March 17, 2012June 23, 2012 December 15, 2012

January 20, 2012April 27, 2012 October 19, 2012

Visit apics.org/cscp for more information.

Visit apics.org/cscp to learn more about this valuable program. Questions?

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Additional Slides

APICS member benefits APICS CSCP benefits and global presence Additional testimonials about APICS CSCP Diagrams and details about the APICS CSCP body of knowledge and APICS CSCP Learning System

Member Benefit Highlights

Members-only savings on APICS courses, certification exams, conferences, and more APICS online events APICS publications, enewsletters, and more Career resources APICS conferences Channel partner and social networking opportunities

APICS Publications

APICS magazine APICS Dictionary APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework Production and Inventory Management Journal

apics.org/resources

APICS CSCP Benefits to OrganizationsAPICS CSCP helps organizations by Creating common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities Boosting productivity, collaboration, and innovation Enable interdepartmental movement through collaboration and a consistent foundation APICS CSCP helps your employees Design successful supply chain strategies using global standards and common terminology Effectively manage supplier and customer relationships Enhance logistics, technology, and data integration to improve performance Increase customer satisfaction and bottom-line results

APICS CSCP Benefits to Individual EmployeesAPICS CSCP helps employees develop Competencies to manage complex worldwide supply chain activities involving suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers in a global environment Proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations APICS CSCP designees have the knowledge and skills to Positively affect lead times, inventory, and bottom-line profitability Interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment Create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication Achieve greater confidence and industry recognition

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What Can the APICS CSCP Program Do for Employees?Note to presenter This is a place holder slide --take the opportunity to talk about Michael Morris and his experience obtaining the APICS CSCP designation.

For the entire success story, visit apics.org/ cscpgettingstarted

Download the success story and make copies available to the group.

APICS Locations WorldwideEurope, Middle East, and Africa Austria Belgium Bulgaria Denmark Egypt France Germany Ireland Italy Jordan Lebanon The Netherlands Poland Portugal South Africa Spain

Sweden Switzerland Tunisia Turkey United Kingdom Argentina Brazil

Malaysia New Zealand Singapore Taiwan Thailand USA Mexico Canada

Central and South America

North America

Costa RicaDominican Republic Australia China

Asia-Pacific

IndiaIndonesia Korea

APICS CPIM Maintenance Points for APICS CSCP Participation30 pointsSuccessful completion* of the APICS CSCP Learning System earns 30 APICS Maintenance Points.

up to 40 points

20 pointsPassing the APICS CSCP certification exam earns an additional 20 APICS Maintenance Points.

Up to 60 pointsThe maximum Maintenance Points allowed is 60 points (40 contact hours plus 20 points for passing the certification exam)

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Successful completion of an instructorled course earns 1 point per contact hour up to a maximum of 40 points.

*Successful completion is defined as earning 80% or higher on the Learning System online post-test.

What People are Saying about APICS CSCPThe APICS body of knowledge helped empower our employees to make strategic decisions that support the companys overall success, increasing ontime delivery by nearly 50 percent. Kristie Huntress, Global Business Process Manager , Dow Corning The APICS CSCP program is very useful in designing, introducing, and implementing cost reduction programs during these times of economic downturn. By looking beyond just the costs related to procurement and reviewing all real costs within the total supply chain, Ive gained tremendous insights that often resulted in impressive opportunities to reduce various costs in the entire supply chain. John van Veen, CSCP, Procurement Consultant, Benefit Value by Procurement The CSCP program proves a good framework to tackle operational and tactical issues and provides a strong foundation to improve on a more strategic level. Director Supply Chain Management, Johnson & Johnson

Where Does APICS CSCP Fit into the Global Supply Chain?Supplier relationship management Implement strategic sourcing and alliances Manage risk and enhance supplier performance SRM performance metrics SRM technology and SRM outsourcing

Your company

Customer relationship management Strategy by customer type and segment

APICS CSCP: Global supply chain End-to-end supply chain management fundamentals

Align supply chain strategy to corporate Role of information technology strategy Measuring CRM performance Performance metrics, security and Outsourcing CRM compliance issues

Information technology enablement and Recognize the fundamentals of green ERP leverage supply chain initiatives Global logistics, optimization tools, ebusiness Integrated customer-supplier relationship management

The APICS CSCP Learning SystemPrint modules Web-based study tools Access educational activities at LearnCSCP.com to support printed module content: Pretest Section-specific tests Post-test Progress report eFlashcards Online glossary Resource Center Complimentary download of APICS CSCP ECM

Three modules with approximately 1,000 pages reflect the most current APICS CSCP Body of Knowledge:1. Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management 2. Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance 3. Implementation and Operations

The APICS CSCP Learning System

The APICS CSCP Learning System

The APICS CSCP Learning System Module 1

The APICS CSCP Learning System Module 2

The APICS CSCP Learning System Module 3

The APICS CSCP Learning System eFlashcards

The APICS CSCP Learning System Glossary

The APICS CSCP Learning System Comparison Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System Pre-Test Attempt Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System Best Test Missed Question Review Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System Best Test Score Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System

The APICS CSCP Learning System Group Reports

The APICS CSCP Learning System Group Reports

The APICS CSCP Learning System Session Enrollment Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System Comparison Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System Pre-Test Breakdown by Section

The APICS CSCP Learning System Best Test Score Report

The APICS CSCP Learning System

The APICS CSCP Learning SystemWeb-based tools formatted for:

iPhone iPad Blackberry Palm Pre Windows Mobile Google Android

LearnCSCP.com Online Access Extension