ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) is Built Upon APICS Global Standards

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@ascmAkron.org or calling 330-668-6084. Registration materials are located at https://akron.ascm.org/cscp/.