Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Credential: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Credentialing Agency: American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
Renewal Period: 5 years
The American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) provides a comprehensive body of knowledge, best practices, and standards for supply chain professionals. CSCPs demonstrate the ability to manage global supply chain activities involving plants, suppliers, distributors and customers worldwide. Candidates must meet an experience, degree or credential eligibility requirement and pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 3 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 5 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS)
8430 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (800) 444-2742
Fax: (773) 639-3000
Email: support@apics.org
Education and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Have three years of related business experience
- Hold a bachelor's degree or the international equivalent
- Hold one of the following designations: CPIM, CLTD or CSCP, CTL, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, C.P.M., CSM or CPSM
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidate must agree to adhere to APICS Core Values.
Written Exam
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Supply Chain Design (23%)
- Develop the Supply Chain Strategy
- Design the Supply Chain
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Supply Chain Planning and Execution (43%)
- Procure and Deliver Goods and Services
- Manage the Relationship with Supply Chain Partners
- Manage Reverse Logistics Including Return, Recall, and End to Life
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Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices (34%)
- Measure, Analyze, and Improve the Supply Chain
- Comply with Standards, Regulations, and Sustainable Best Practices
- Manage Risk in the Supply Chain
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
Pearson VUE
The test centers are located in the U.S. They also have some test centers on military bases.
To find out more, use the following links on the Pearson VUE website:
- Search for Testing Program
- Learn About Testing for Military Communities
- Agency/Certification Specific Testing Information
- Contact Pearson VUE
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Renewal Period: 5 years