Certification Programs
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
APICS-CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional
Course Details
APICS-CSCP
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Course Methodology
The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) course utilizes a variety of individual and team exercises, case studies, assessments, videos and group discussions.
Course Objectives
Upon completing this supply chain certification, participants will be able to:
- Understand global supply chain networks better
- Understand supply terminology
- Manage the complex supply chain network with great ease and expertise
- Effectively source products and services for organizational profitability
- Practise optimal inventory management
- Practise sustainable forward and reverse logistics
- Manage stakeholders including suppliers, distributors and customers effectively
Target Audience
CSCP is designed for anyone engaged in supply chain strategy or design, demand planning and management, supplier/customer relationship management, inventory management, reverse logistics, and supply chain financial management.
Target Competencies
Planning and Forecasting
Sourcing Strategies
Forward & Reverse Logistics
Supply Chain Relationships
Sustainable Supply Management
APICS
Certified Supply Chain Professional
Introduction
CSCP is a highly sought-after certification course for supply chain professionals which prepares them to take on industry roles by adopting sound strategies and practices in the sector. The comprehensive program has the following modules:
Module 1
- Considering inputs and objectives of supply chain management strategy
- Recognizing and resolving misalignments and gaps
- Accounting and financial reporting information, strategic analysis tools & economic considerations.
- Designing the supply chain while understanding and working within business considerations
- Designing fulfilment 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
- 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 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 the total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis
- Developing supply plans on buyer-supplier relationships
- Logistics, warehouse & 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 4
- Standards, regulations & sustainable best practices compliance
- International standards and considerations for import/export, intellectual property, licensing, tax & accounting and labour 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
CSCP
Introduction
CSCP is a highly sought-after certification course for supply chain professionals which prepares them to take on industry roles by adopting sound strategies and practices in the sector. The comprehensive program has the following modules:
Module 1
- Considering inputs and objectives of supply chain management strategy
- Recognizing and resolving misalignments and gaps
- Accounting and financial reporting information, strategic analysis tools & economic considerations.
- Designing the supply chain while understanding and working within business considerations
- Designing fulfilment 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 3
- 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 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 the total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis
- Developing supply plans on buyer-supplier relationships
- Logistics, warehouse & 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 5
- Standards, regulations & sustainable best practices compliance
- International standards and considerations for import/export, intellectual property, licensing, tax & accounting and labour 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
Online/Offline Program
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12 July 2025
Online
Association / Affiliation
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) (formerly known as APICS), offers globally recognized certifications that set the standard for professional excellence in logistics and supply chain management. With a focus on research, education, and innovation, ASCM equips professionals with the skills to drive supply chain efficiency and excellence worldwide.
Blue Ocean Academy is associated with APICS to offer professional certification in Supply Chain Management in the UAE, India and other GCC countries.
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