APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Course Contents:

Module 1:  Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting

• Introduction to Supply Chains
• Demand Analysis and Patterns
• Demand Management
• Forecasting
• Supply and Demand Alignment
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Module 2:  Global Supply Chain Networks

• Supply Chain Design and Optimization
• End-to-End Connectivity and Visibility
• Supply Chain Metrics and Reports

Module 3:  Sourcing Products and Services

• Aligning Sourcing and Demand
• Category Strategy for Sourcing
• Product Design Influence
• Supplier Selection, Contracting, and Use

Module 4:  Internal Operations and Inventory

• Planning Operations
• Capacity and Production Activity Control
• Inventory
• Performance and Continuous Improvement

Module 5:  Forward and Reverse Logistics

• Logistics and Distribution
• Warehousing and Materials Handling Strategy
• Trade Considerations
• Reverse Flow

Module 6:  Supply Chain Relationships

• Customer Relationships
• Supplier and Supply Chain Relationships

Module 7:  Supply Chain Risk

• Risk Management and Supply Chain Risks
• Risk Analysis and Response

Module 8:  Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology

• Optimizing Supply Chain Strategy and Tactics
• Sustainability
• Technology Trends

More information about CSCP content and classes is available from Education@AkronAPICS.org or calling 330-668-6084.