MODULE CONTENT
Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting
• Visualizing the supply chain entities, structures, and flows used to procure and deliver goods and services
• Differentiating vertical versus horizontal integration and different levels of supply chain maturity
• Using planning, communicating, influencing, and prioritizing steps in demand management, including market research and demand forecasting
• Assessing portfolios and products using product portfolio management, the 4Ps of marketing, and product life-cycle management (PLM)
• Using sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align supply with demand

Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks
• Designing the supply chain and configuring the supply chain network
• Balancing efficiency with responsiveness while being resilient
• Optimizing technology by matching requirements to various supply chain technologies and interfaces
• Forming cross-functional and cross-organizational supply chain design teams • Safeguarding and maintaining cybersecurity, data privacy, and supply chain master data
• Improving the supply chain by measuring and analyzing performance with supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, operational practices, and customer service
• Becoming familiar with accounting and financial reporting information and strategic analysis tools

Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services
• Following a sourcing process to capture changes, such as for new products
• Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis
• Developing a category strategy and sourcing categories
• Doing spend and portfolio analyses to right-size the supplier base
• Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships
• Influencing product designs to promote collaboration and requirements inclusiveness
• Negotiating effective supply contracts/purchase orders and selecting proper payment terms

Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory
• Leveraging manufacturing planning and control including master planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning, distribution requirements planning, and various levels of capacity checks
• Managing, planning, and controlling inventory to keep it at proper levels and replenish it efficiently
• Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories
• Using quality and continuous improvement techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time

Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics
• Determining strategies for logistics, warehouse management, and transportation management
• Complying with international standards and considerations for import/export, tax/tariff, and labor laws
• Managing reverse logistics and waste

Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships
• Segmenting customers, suppliers, and other partners
• Using supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM) to develop, measure, and maintain relationships • Understanding the communication process and dimensions

Module 7: Supply Chain Risk
• Identifying, assessing, classifying, and responding to supply chain risks in a cost-effective manner
• Learning about common supply chain risks and how to make preventive and contingent action plans

Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology
• Considering inputs and objectives of organizational strategy and supply chain management strategy • Recognizing and resolving strategic misalignments and gaps • Building sustainable best practices and ensuring corporate social responsibility compliance
• Embracing sustainability principles, standards, and reporting methods, including the UN Global Compact and GRI sustainability reporting standards
• Assessing technology needs and learning about emerging technologies
• Implementing changes using project management and change management

APICS CSCP Course Agenda 1 (16 three-hour sessions)

Session 1 ......................................................  3 hrs
Introduce course .............................................  .5 hr
Module 1, Section A, Topic 1 .......................... .5 hr
Module 1, Section A, Topic 2 .........................   .75 hr
Module 1, Section B, Topic 1 .........................  .75 hr
Module 1, Section B, Topic 2 .........................  .5 hr

Assign session 2 readings and quizzes.

Session 2 ......................................................     3 hrs
Module 1, Section C, Topic 1 .........................  .75 hr 
Module 1, Section C, Topic 2 ..........................   .75 hr
Module 1, Section D, Topic 1 .........................   .25 hr
Module 1, Section D, Topic 2 .........................  .75 hr
Begin Module 1, Section D, Topic 3 ...............  .5 hr

Assign session 3 readings and quizzes.

Session 3 ......................................................          3 hrs
Finish Module 1, Section D, Topic 3 ..............    .25 hr.
Module 1, Section E, Topic 1 .........................      .5 hr.
Module 1, Section E, Topic 2 .........................      1 hr
Module 2, Section A, Topic 1 .........................      .25 hr.
Module 2, Section A, Topic 2 .........................      .25 hr.
Module 2, Section A, Topic 3 .........................       .5 hr.
Begin Module 2, Section B, Topic 1 ...............      .25 hr.

Assign session 4 readings and quizzes.

Session 4 ......................................................          3 hrs.
Finish Module 2, Section B, Topic 1 ...............  1 hr.
Module 2, Section B, Topic 2 .........................    1.75 hrs.
Begin Module 2, Section B, Topic 3 ...............    .25 hr.

Assign session 5 readings and quizzes.

Session 5 ......................................................      3 hrs.
Finish Module 2, Section B, Topic 3 ...............  .75 hr.
Module 2, Section C, Topic 1 .........................    1.25 hrs. 
Module 2, Section C, Topic 2 .........................    .5 hr
Module 3, Section A, Topic 1 .........................    .5 hr.

Assign session 6 readings and quizzes.

Session 6 ......................................................    3 hrs.
Module 3, Section A, Topic 2 .........................  .25 hr.
Module 3, Section B, Topic 1 .........................    .5 hr.
Module 3, Section B, Topic 2 .........................  .25 hr.
Module 3, Section C, Topic 1 .........................  1 hr.
Module 3, Section C, Topic 2 .........................    .5 hr.
Begin Module 3, Section D, Topic 1 ...............  .5 hr.

Assign session 7 readings and quizzes.

Session 7 ......................................................  3 hrs.
Finish Module 3, Section D, Topic 1 ..............  .25 hr.
Module 3, Section D, Topic 2 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 3, Section D, Topic 3 .........  .75 hr.
Module 4, Section A, Topic 1 .........................................  .75 hr.
Module 4, Section A, Topic 2 .........................    .75 hr.

Assign session 8 readings and quizzes.

Session 8 ......................................................    3 hrs.
Module 4, Section B, Topic 1 .........................  .75 hr.
Module 4, Section B, Topic 2 .........................    .75 hr.
Module 4, Section C, Topic 1 .........................    1.25 hrs.
Begin Module 4, Section C, Topic 2...............    .25 hr.

Assign session 9 readings and quizzes.

Session 9 ......................................................  3 hrs. 
Finish Module 4, Section C, Topic 2 ..............  .25 hr.
Module 4, Section C, Topic 3 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 4, Section D, Topic 1 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 4, Section D, Topic 2 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 4, Section D, Topic 3 .........................  .75 hr.   
Begin Module 4, Section D, Topic 4...............  .5 hr.

Assign session 10 readings and quizzes

Session 10 ....................................................        3 hrs.
Finish Module 4, Section D, Topic 4 .............  .25 hr.
Module 5, Section A, Topic 1 .........................      .75 hr.
Module 5, Section A, Topic 2 .........................  .75 hr.
Module 5, Section A, Topic 3 .........................    .5 hr.
Module 5, Section B, Topic 1 .........................    75 hr.

Assign session 11 readings and quizzes.

Session 11 ....................................................    3 hrs.
Module 5, Section B, Topic 2 .........................  .75 hr.
Module 5, Section C, Topic 1 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 5, Section C, Topic 2 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 5, Section C, Topic 3 .........................  .25 hr.
Module 5, Section D, Topic 1 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 5, Section D, Topic 2 .........................    .25 hr.
Begin Module 6, Section A, Topic 1 ...............  .25 hr.

Assign session 12 readings and quizzes.

Session 12 ....................................................    3 hrs. 
Finish Module 6, Section A, Topic 1 ..............  1 hr. 
Module 6, Section A, Topic 2 .........................    .75 hr.  
Module 6, Section A, Topic 3 .........................      .25 hr.
Module 6, Section B, Topic 1 .........................    .5 hr.
Begin Module 6, Section B, Topic 2 ...............    .5 hr.
Assign session 13 readings and quizzes.

Session 13 ....................................................      3 hrs.
Finish Module 6, Section B, Topic 2 ...............  .25 hr.
Module 6, Section B, Topic 3 .........................      .5 hr.
Module 6, Section B, Topic 4 .........................      1.25 hrs.
Module 7, Section A, Topic 1 .........................    .75 hr. 
Module 7, Section A, Topic 2 .........................    .25 hr.

Assign session 14 readings and quizzes.

Session 14 ....................................................        3 hrs.
Module 7, Section B, Topic 1 .........................    .25 hr.
Module 7, Section B, Topic 2 .........................    .5 hr.
Module 8, Section A, Topic 1 .........................    1 hr.
Module 8, Section A, Topic 2 .........................  1 hr. 
Begin Module 8, Section B, Topic 1 ...............  .25 hr.

Assign session 15 readings and quizzes.

Session 15 ....................................................        3 hrs.
Finish Module 8, Section B, Topic 1 ..............  5 hr
Module 8, Section B, Topic 2 .........................  .75 hr.
Module 8, Section C, Topic 1 .........................  .5 hr.
Module 8, Section C, Topic 2 .........................  1 hr.
Course Debrief ..............................................    .25 hr.

Session 16 ....................................................      3 hrs.
Final Exam and Debrief .................................   3 hrs.

CSCP Version 5.0 Examination Commences from 31-March-2022

CSCP Examination Duration: 3.5 Hours
Number of Questions: 150
Type of Questions: Multiple Choice or Objective Questions
Number of Choices: 4
Negative Marks: No
Passing Score: 300 and Above
Maximum Score: 350
Recertification: Required every 5 Years with 75 PDUs

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