APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program

1. APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program

2. Sample Agenda • About APICS • APICS CSCP Certification Program • Benefits to Corporations & Individuals • Investment & Next Steps • Question and Answer

3. About APICS The Association for Operations Management APICS The Association for Operations Management is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, founded in 1957 and serving more than 33,000 members globally. APICS education and certification programs are recognized worldwide as the standard of professional competence in production and inventory management, operations management, and supply chain management.

4. APICS Mission APICS builds knowledge and skills in operations management professionals to enhance and validate abilities and accelerate careers. APICS helps its members and their organizations successfully compete and build a stronger global economy.

5. APICS Membership The APICS membership community worldwide over 240 North American chapters and 70 International channel partners supports approximately 33,000 members 20,000 manufacturing and service industry companies. By joining APICS, professionals keep up-to-date on industry best practices, new technologies, and proven techniques.

6. APICS Locations

7. Partial APICS Client List American Express Avon BASF Becton, Dickinson & Company Boeing Bristol-Myers Squibb Caterpillar Clorox Dow Chemical Dow Corning DuPont ExxonMobil Gulfstream IBM Intel Jockey International Johnson & Johnson Microsoft Motorola Nestlé PepsiCo Pfizer SC Johnson Saudi Aramco Unilever United States Army Volkswagen

8. Operations Management Body of Knowledge Operations Management Body of Knowledge Framework (OMBOK) – based on global industry standards APICS Dictionary – established language of over 4000 terms for cross-organizational communication Standard terminology = clear communications = better solutions Create consistency and foster collaboration through shared best practices and common terminology Reduce inventory and overhead costs Acquire ERP functional expertise to increase efficiency Improve contractor management processes

9. APICS Certification Programs APICS’ world-renowned certification programs provide operations management professionals with relevant, essential education and equips them for today’s fast-changing marketplace. APICS offers two certification programs APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management): an in-depth understanding of internal operations APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional): a broad view of your company’s entire global supply chain

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12. What is APICS CSCP? Introduced in 2006, APICS CSCP has quickly become the premier certification and training program encompassing the entire global supply chain. Covers a breadth of topics -- globalization, logistics, supplier and customer relationship management, information technology. Preferred by leading companies worldwide to provide a thorough supply chain education for global operations. Sets the standard for supply chain education and certification -- more than 7,500 people in 67 countries have earned the APICS CSCP designation

13. Benefits of APICS CSCP Align global supply chain strategies with business objectives to streamline operations and drive profits Attainknowledge and practical applications to effectively manage global supply chain activities. Master concepts that create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication. Increase employee on-the-job confidence and loyalty to employer that invests in training

14. What can CSCP do for the employer? “My company benefits because my increased knowledge base and expertise reduce trial and error, as well as false starts, and my knowledge is based on best practices and accepted KPI.” Keith Jawahir, Ph.D., P. Eng., CSCP Manager, Operations Research ArcelorMittal Dofasco For the entire success story, visit apics.org/cscpgettingstarted

15. What can CSCP do for employees? “Through the APICS CSCP program, I now have • expertise in supply chain management areas that are broader than the normal scope of my job; • the availability of one, very comprehensive source of reference material that is unbiased by special interests of consultants; • the ability to stay up-to-date on advances and evolution of knowledge in this field via conferences, publications, and so forth; • and a network of contacts from different industries who have all also completed the APICS CSCP program.” Keith Jawahir, Ph.D., P. Eng., CSCP Manager, Operations Research, ArcelorMittal Dofasco

16. APICS CSCP Industry Acceptance • Growing number of employers prefer candidates with APICS CSCP certification • Amgen, BASF, Boeing, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cisco Systems, DuPont, Intel, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Robert Bosch, Tyco, ViaSat • More than 14,000 APICS CSCP Learning Systems sold • More than 2500 individuals sat for APICS CSCP exam in 2009 • More than 7,500 people in 67 countries have earned APICS CSCP designations

17. APICS CSCP Candidates • Who Can Benefit? • Employees with direct influence on supply chain • Departmental/division management: Materials Manager, Operations Manager, Director • Functional management: Systems Analyst, Scheduler, Planner • Employees in cross-functional departments: Finance, IT, Senior Management, Operations. Sales, R&D

18. APICS CSCP ProgramResources • CSCP Exam Content Manual • The APICS CSCP Learning System • Exam Registration Bulletin • APICS Dictionary

19. APICS CSCP Exam APICS CSCP Learning System • Certification exam preparation & professional development training program • Reflects the current CSCP ECM • Organizes 150 references into almost 800 pages of printed content • Combines 4 print modules with interactive Web-based tools to provide customized learning • Updated annually • 40 – 80 hour investment minimum • One four hour exam • Eligibility requirements • Exam Content Manual available • Computer-based options • Paper & Pencil options

20. APICS CSCP Learning System Web-based Study Tools Access educational support activities to support print modules • Pre-test • Module-specific tests • Post-test • Online progress report • eFlashcards • Online glossary • Information center • Complimentary download of CSCP ECM through Information Center

21. APICS CSCP Certification ExamTest Details Four hour timed exam 175 multiple choice questions/150 scored Required eligibility and registration application Certificate and credentials provided upon successful completion of the certification exam (20 APICS maintenance units awarded) The APICS CSCP designation has a five-year maintenance requirement Refer to apics.org/cscp for details

22. APICS CSCP Instructor-led Benefits Networking opportunities with peers from a variety of industries Convenient hours and a paced course for busy professionals Set schedule to keep participants on track Group reports option to track participant progress Certified instructors are industry practitioners with high level of real-world experience

23. APICS CSCP Instructor-led Course Financial Investment CSCP Course Fees and Schedule $1,995 members / $2,195 non-members. Includes the CSCP Learning System, all printed materials and access to an interactive web-based study tool. Flexible payment plans are available!!! More Information • Website: www.apicsprov.org • E-mail:education@apicsprov.org

24. Get started today! Visit apics.org/cscpgettingstartedwhere you will find resources to help you get started with your APICS CSCP designation.

25. Optional slides Additional Benefits Slides CPIM and CSCP Relationship Slides Testimonial Slides Group Reports Slides Exam Details Slides Preparing for the APICS CSCP Exam Slides More Information Slides

26. APICS Locations Worldwide North America • USA • Mexico • Canada • Europe, Middle East & Africa • Austria • Belgium • Bulgaria • Denmark • Egypt • France • Germany • Ireland • Italy • Jordan • Lebanon • The Netherlands • Poland • Portugal • South Africa • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • Tunisia • Turkey • United Kingdom • Central and South America • Argentina • Brazil • Costa Rica • Dominican Republic • Asia-Pacific • Australia • China • India • Indonesia • Korea • Malaysia • New Zealand • Singapore • Taiwan • Thailand

27. APICS Member Benefits APICS members have exclusive access to the APICS body of knowledge through members-only resources as well as cost savings on educational materials. Member Publications • APICS magazine (In Print & Online) • APICS Dictionary • Operations Management Now • APICS Extra • APICS e-News • APICS Connection

28. APICS Member Benefits Member Resources • APICS Local Chapter/Associate Membership • Access to the APICS website at apics.org • APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge Framework (OMBOK) • APICS Live Learning Center • Online Publication Database • APICS Career Center • APICS Learning Communities • Members-only savings to theAberdeen Research Archives

29. APICS CSCP Benefits to the Corporation • Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities • Boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation • Design successful supply chain strategies using global standards and common terminology • Effectively manage supplier and customer relationships • Enhance logistics, technology, and data integration to improve performance • Increase customer satisfaction and bottom-line results • Enable intra-departmental movement through collaboration and a consistent foundation

30. APICS CSCP Benefits to Individual Employees • Competencies to manage complex worldwide supply chain activities involving suppliers, plants, distributors and customers in a global environment • Proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamline operations • Positively affect lead times, inventory, and bottom-line profitability • Ability to interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment • Skills to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and corporate-wide communication • Achieve greater confidence and industry recognition • Earn 30 to 60 CPIM certification maintenance points

31. Maintenance Points *Successful completion is defined as earning 80% or higher on the Learning System online post-test.

32. What can CSCP do for employees? “Through the APICS CSCP program and certification, I gained the knowledge to move into a different position within the company — I was promoted into a newly created position. The APICS CSCP helped me to increase my worth and, not only stay with my present employer, but also to receive a promotion and a new career path.” Michael Morris, CSCP Senior Forecaster, Yokohama Tire For the entire success story, visit apics.org/cscpgettingstarted

33. What people are saying… “The APICS body of knowledge helped empower our employees to make strategic decisions that support the company’s overall success, increasing on-time delivery by nearly 50 percent.” Kristie Huntress, Global Business Process Manager Dow Corning “The APICS CSCP program is very useful in designing, introducing, and implementing cost reduction programs during these times of economic downturn. By looking beyond just the costs related to procurement and reviewing all real costs within the total supply chain, I’ve gained tremendous insights that often resulted in impressive opportunities to reduce various costs in the entire supply chain.” John van Veen, CSCP Procurement Consultant, Benefit Value by Procurement “The CSCP program proves a good framework to tackle operational and tactical issues and provides a strong foundation to improve on a more strategic level.” Director Supply Chain Management, Johnson & Johnson

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35. What does the APICS CSCP program cover? For a free demonstration of the APICS CSCP Learning System, visit apics.org/cscp

36. Print Modules Four modules with 800+ pages reflect the most current CSCP Body of Knowledge: 1. Supply Chain Management Fundamentals 2. Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics 3. Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships 4. Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management Prepare for the Exam The APICS CSCP Learning System Web-based Study Tools Access educational support activities that support print modules at LearnCSCP.com • Pre-test • Module-specific tests • Post-test • Online progress report • eFlashcards • Online glossary • Information Center • Complimentary download of the CSCP ECM through the Information Center

37. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemLogin

38. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemMenu

39. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemeFlashcards

40. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemGlossary

41. The APICS CSCP Learning System Individual Progress Report

42. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemGroup Report

43. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemGroup Report

44. The APICS CSCP Learning SystemGroup Report

45. The APICS CSCP Learning System Information Center

46. Prepare for the examTime commitment • Sufficient time needed • Commit to study time on your calendar • Create a study plan and stick to it • 40 – 80 hour study time investment • 40% of CSCP designees surveyed said they studied 75 or more hours

47. APICS CSCP Certification Exam Eligibility Requirements • CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years of related business experience OR • Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent plus two years of related business experience OR • Five years of related business experience Refer to apics.org/cscp for additional definition of “related experience” application/registration dates

48. APICS CSCP Certification ExamTest Details • Submit your Eligibility Application • Exam options • Computer-based testing • Decide when to take the exam • Register for the APICS CSCP certification exam • Use existing resources • www.apics.org/cscpexam • Exam Registration Bulletin • Exam Content Manual

49. Take the exam2012 Computer-based testing (CBT) • CBT testing available in many locations worldwide. • Obtain eligibility at least two weeks prior to scheduling the CBT exam. • For most flexibility obtaining a CBT appointment that meets your needs, schedule your testing appointment as soon as possible. • For more APICS CSCP exam information, visit www.apics.org/cscpexam

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