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CSCP Topics
The CSCP exam covers 3 modules, with each focusing on critical concepts in the field of supply chain management. They include the following:
- Supply Chain Planning and Execution (43%);
- Supply Chain Design (23%);
- Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices (34%).
Scheduling CSCP Exam
When scheduling such a test, candidates will be redirected to the Pearson VUE website after paying the registration fee. Candidates always have the freedom to take this test from a physical testing center by choosing the “At a local test center” option when scheduling the final CSCP exam.
Reference: https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cscp/
APICS CSCP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | APICS (ASCM - Association for Supply Chain Management) |
| Exam Name: | APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional Exam |
| Exam Number: | CSCP |
| Related Certifications: | CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) CLTD (Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) |
| Available Languages: | English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice questions, Computer-based testing |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 5 years |
| Exam Price: | $1,450 (ASCM member), $2,015 (non-member) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 150 (130 scored, 20 pretest) |
| Exam Duration: | 210 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled score range: 200–350) |
| Recommended Training: | CSCP Learning System Official Exam Content Manual |
| Exam Registration: | ASCM Official Registration Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | APICS CSCP Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online via OnVUE |
| Pre Condition: | Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant supply chain experience; or 5 years of relevant experience (no degree required); or hold CPIM/CLTD certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ascm.org/credentials-education/credentials/cscp/ |
APICS CSCP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Relationships | 15% | - Contractual and legal frameworks - Customer relationship management - Supplier collaboration and integration - Inter-organizational coordination and information sharing |
| Internal Operations and Inventory | 13% | - Cost management and performance measurement - Operations planning and scheduling - Inventory management principles and techniques - Production methods and lean principles |
| Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology | 15% | - Supply chain optimization strategies - Sustainability and environmental responsibility - Digital transformation and emerging technologies - Performance improvement and innovation |
| Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting | 11% | - Forecasting techniques and applications - Aligning supply with demand - Demand generation and management - Fundamentals of supply chain management |
| Forward and Reverse Logistics | 9% | - Warehousing and inventory placement - Distribution network design and management - Reverse logistics, returns, and circular economy - Transportation management and modes |
| Sourcing Products and Services | 13% | - Ethical and sustainable sourcing practices - Sourcing strategy and category management - Supplier evaluation, selection, and relationship management - Contract negotiation and management |
| Supply Chain Risk | 15% | - Resilience and business continuity planning - Risk mitigation and response strategies - Risk identification and classification - Risk assessment and quantification |
| Global Supply Chain Networks | 9% | - Outsourcing, offshoring, and reshoring strategies - Designing global supply chain networks - Network optimization and resilience - Managing international trade and compliance |
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