PSLDMCSC1400 - Certified Supply Chain Professional

•    Help your company reach its ideal supply chain state
•    Use data to link production, distribution, purchasing and service
•    Reduce waste in supply chains
•    Identify and classify supply chain risk and develop risk response plans
•    Improve communications throughout the supply chain

The CSCP Learning System is divided into eight modules across two books.  Each module will further empower you with an understanding of best practices,
techniques and technologies necessary to maximize your organization’s efficiency and optimize profitability.

Module 1: Supply Chain Design

• Considering inputs and objectives of supply chain management strategy
• Recognizing and resolving misalignments and gaps
• Accounting and financial reporting information, strategic analysis tools, and economic considerations
• Designing the supply chain while understanding and working within business considerations
• Designing fulfillment strategies and products for different markets and requirements
• Understanding electronic business considerations and key technology applications
• Understanding implementation tools including project management processes and communication

Module 2: Supply Chain Planning and Execution

• Procuring and delivering goods and services using supply chain management
• Using demand management, including demand forecasting and prioritization
• Using master planning, master scheduling, and sales and operations planning (S&OP)
• Managing, planning, and controlling inventory
• Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories
• Managing supply based on total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis
• Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships
• Logistics, warehouse, and transportation management, forecasting, and planning
• Making considerations for monetary, regulatory, and trade conditions
• Segmentation of customer-focused marketing, customers, suppliers, and other partners
• Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM)
• Managing reverse logistics and waste

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices

• Standards, regulations, and sustainable best practices compliance
• International standards and considerations for import/export, intellectual property, licensing, tax and
• accounting, and labor laws
• Corporate social responsibility for sustainability, UN Global Compact, and GRI initiatives
• Accreditations, certifications, and standards for quality, environment, social, and safety objectives
• Identifying, assessing, classifying and responding to risks
• Compliance, security, and regulatory concerns
• Improving the supply chain through measuring and analyzing performance using supply chain metrics
• focused on customers, financial reports, and operational practices, and customer service
• Utilizing continuous improvement and change management techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time

There is one CSCP exam that consists of 150 questions answered in 3.5 hours. You receive your results immediately after completing the exam.

To qualify for the CSCP, candidates must meet one of three requirements:

•    Possess at least three years of supply chain related business experience.
•    Possess a Bachelors’ degree or the international equivalent.
•    Hold an APICS CLTD, CPIM, SCOR-P, CIRM, CTL or an APICS fellows level certification or possess a CPM, CSM or CPSM.

 Apply now at ascm.org/eligibility.

Individuals who manage the following categories:

•    Supply chain design
•    Transportation
•    Distribution channels
•    Customer management
•    Supplier management
•    Supply chain management
•    3PL/4PL management
•    Supply chain consulting

The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) for Certified Supply Chain Professional is up to $2,375.00.

Financial assistance information can be found on Rice Financial Aid's Visiting and Continuing Education Students page.

Registrations are considered final as of 10 working days before class starts. No refunds will be issued after these dates and credits will not be given for future classes. No refunds will be granted for participants who miss a portion of a program. Refund requests before the deadline are subject to a 10% processing fee and must be made in writing to gscs@rice.edu. If books have been issued, the cost of the books and any shipping fees will be deducted.