Why Every Supply Chain Professional Needs the APICS CSCP Certification

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1 Why Every Supply Chain Professional Needs the APICS CSCP Certification PART 1 of a 3-part CSCP series Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP Senior Director, Professional Development Celeste Ayers, MBA, CFPIM, CSCP Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Racor Division Janice Gullo, recently retired from Dupont

2 Our Presenters Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP APICS Senior Director, Professional Development 25 years as a Supply Chain professional (Practitioner and Consultant) Former APICS volunteer, instructor and BOD Chair 9 years on staff, responsible for courseware and instructor development Celeste Ayers, MBA, CFPIM, CSCP Division Sourcing and Procurement Manager, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Racor Division Supply chain practitioner/subject Matter Expert APICS recognized Instructor Janice M Gullo, CFPIM, CSCP, SCOR-P, CPF Lean Six for SCM Consulting, LLC Supply Chain Consultant/Subject Matter Expert APICS recognized Instructor 2 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

3 What we ll cover today About APICS APICS certification programs Supply chain outlook What is the APICS CSCP certification program? Why the APICS CSCP is critical to supply chain success APICS CSCP courseware Preparing for the exam and taking the exam Special offer Q&A 3 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

4 APICS - Leading the Industry APICS and APICS Supply Chain Council are the leading professional associations for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience. APICS Products and Services Membership Research and Publications Education Certification 4 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

5 2014 Ranking of Association Certifications Association/Certification 1st 2nd 3rd Weighted Total APICS (CPIM/CSCP) Supply Chain Council (SCOR Professional) ISM (CPSM/CSM/CPSD) Project Manager Professional (PMI) CSCMP (SCPro) Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Source: SCM World s 2014 ranking of Supply Chain Associations Certification based on participant s ranking of top 3 associations 5 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

6 APICS At-a-Glance Membership 46,000+ members 100+ countries Channel Partners 195 North American chapters 103 international channel partners 47 countries, 5 continents About APICS Professional association $27.6 MM annual revenue in ,000+ active volunteers 90+ staff Headquartered in Chicago Founded in 1957 Certifications Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM Certified Supply Chain Professional - CSCP 6 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

7 Current APICS Supply Chain Certifications 7 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

8 Where is your focus? Inside the four walls of your company? Product Forecasting Master Scheduling MRP Scheduling Operations Cycle Counting Inventory movement Receiving Capacity Planning Outside the four walls of your company? Supply Chain Design Supplier Management 3PL, 4PL Transportation Customs Distribution channels Customer Management 8 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

9 Which program is right for you? 9 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

10 APICS Exam and Courseware Process JTA Course Review Outline References Exam ECM Pre-test items Cut Score 10 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

11 Supply chain outlook Supply chain is seen as a strategic asset. The post-recession global marketplace recognizes supply chain management as a key driver of business success and viability. Supply chain management is a well-established role in industries beyond manufacturing, including retail, health care and technology. Supply chain and operations management jobs are in demand. 250,000 U.S. supply chain jobs will go unfilled annually until 2018 for lack of qualified talent.* *Georgia Center of Innovation for Logistics, June 28, APICS Confidential and Proprietary

12 What is the APICS CSCP program? External focus Encompasses end-to-end supply chain including suppliers and customers Breadth across many topics, including globalization, IT enablement, logistics, service industry and more Exam Content Outline (ECO) consists of three diagnostics; but there is only one exam 5 year certification maintenance period 12 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

13 Who is the APICS CSCP program designed for? Top 12 job titles of CSCP certification holders (January 2015): 1. Supply Chain Manager 2. Consultant 3. Senior Consultant 4. Manager 5. Project Manager 6. Materials Manager 7. Supply Chain Analyst 8. Business Analyst 9. Logistics Manager 10. Operations Manager 11. Buyer 12. Purchasing Manager Additional example job titles: Functional management: systems analysts, schedulers, and planners Employees in cross functional departments: finance, IT, senior management, operations, sales, and research and development 13 APICS Confidential and Proprietary Source: APICS certification

14 Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP More than 20,000 APICS CSCP designees in 89 countries More than 44,000 APICS CSCP Learning Systems sold More than 31,000 APICS CSCP exams administered APICS CSCP preferred and required in job postings APICS CSCP LS Recommended by 90% of all users APICS CSCP LS has a Net Promoter score of APICS Confidential and Proprietary

15 Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP Corporate CSCP Courses 3M Addax Apple Aramco BASF Boeing Boston Scientific Bridgestone Cameron CH Robinson Cisco Systems Coca Cola 15 APICS Confidential and Proprietary Deloitte Dow DuPont Ernst & Young Flextronics General Electric General Motors HP Hubbell Inc. IBM Intel Johnson & Johnson LG Merck Microsoft Nestle Novartis Oracle Parker Hannifin Corporation Pfizer PwC Raytheon Shell Stryker Unilever US Cellular

16 Why APICS CSCP is critical to supply chain success Promotes cooperation and collaboration Provides understanding in the interactions and inter-dependencies across the functions Provides understanding to supply chain professionals who may not have had the opportunity to work in all aspects of the supply chain CSCP provides insights into how the various pieces work together A CSCP designation demonstrates a grasp of supply chain knowledge and competence 16 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

17 APICS CSCP Benefits to Individual Employees APICS CSCP helps individuals develop 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 greater on-the-job confidence and earning potential network of supply chain professionals for collaboration APICS CSCP designees have the knowledge and skills to positively affect lead times, inventory and bottom-line profitability interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace environment create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology and corporate-wide communication 17 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

18 SURVEY QUESTION: In which of the following areas has the CSCP certification and/or CSCP Learning System contributed to your career advancement? (Select all that apply) 83.3% of those surveyed reported positive career impacts within the first year of attaining certification: Increased knowledge 41% Increased recognition 26% Special project assignments 9% Salary increase 8% Promotion 7% Bonus 5% 18 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

19 APICS CSCP Benefits to Organizations APICS CSCP helps organizations by aligning global supply chain strategies with business objectives to streamline operations and drive profits creating common understanding, vocabulary, processes and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities enabling interdepartmental engagement using a foundation based on global standards boosting productivity, collaboration and innovation when organizations focus on supply chain excellence, they can achieve 70 percent higher performance APICS CSCP helps your employees 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 19 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

20 APICS CSCP courseware 90% of users recommend the Learning System for APICS CSCP exam preparation! The APICS CSCP Learning System courseware consists of three print modules (five books) Exam Content Manual Online educational activities, such as practice tests, flash cards and more 1 year of access 20 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

21 Preparing for the APICS CSCP exam Study options Independent on your own schedule Instructor-facilitated, online or in the classroom Corporate or group learning APICS CSCP Learning System apics.org/cscp-learning-system 100-hour study time investment 40 percent of successful APICS CSCP candidates surveyed said they studied 75 or more hours 75 percent of candidates take the exam one to three months after completing studies, with 50 percent taking the exam one month after 21 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

22 Taking the APICS CSCP exam Exam offered across the globe Pearson VUE test centers around the world Decide when to take the exam and register Registration always open for scheduled test windows Take the exam One four-hour timed exam 175 multiple-choice questions; 150 scored questions Results delivered instantly at test center For information on the APICS CSCP exam and testing procedures visit: apics.org/cscp/testing 22 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

23 Take the Exam 2016 Computer-based Testing (CBT) Exam Dates North America Outside North America March 19 May 7 July 9 August 27 September 3 October 15* October 29 December March 7 May 4 June 16 July** 13 August 1 October** 29 October 17 December** Visit apics.org/cscp/testing to learn more. * A new window was added for North America ** Three windows were extended for Outside North America 23 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

24 APICS CSCP certification exam requirements Submit an eligibility application before entering the program (application approvals never expire!) apics.org/eligibility To be eligible for the APICS CSCP, a candidate must meet ONE of the following criteria: 3 years of supply chain related business experience, OR Bachelor s degree or the international equivalent* OR CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, SCOR-P, CPM, CSM or CPSM designations *APICS defines the international equivalent of a Bachelor s degree as the level of study that would qualify an individual for a graduate program in the country where the undergraduate degree was earned. 24 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

25 Special offer for webinar attendees Special webinar offer: Save $50 USD! Order an individual APICS CSCP Learning System between February 17 and February 29, 2016, and provide discount code CSCP217 upon checkout to save! Regular pricing for the CSCP Learning System: Member US$995 USD ($945 with savings) Nonmember US$1,340 USD ($1,290 with savings) How to order: learncscp.com/cscp217 Call (toll-free within U.S.) or (outside U.S.) Monday Friday, 8 a.m. 5 p.m. CT, UTC/GMT-6 25 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

26 Q&A Please submit your questions by selecting the questions tab on the toolbar on the right-side of your screen. Enter your question, and click Send A copy of the webinar recording and materials will be forwarded after this webinar and will be available at apics.org/cscp-webinars-2016 To contact APICS: service@apics.org Phone: or APICS Confidential and Proprietary

27 2016 three-part CSCP webinar series Part 2: Prepare for the APICS CSCP Exam Date: Tuesday March 1, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM 2:00 PM CST Presenters: Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP APICS Senior Director, Professional Development Kori Heinen, MS, PMP Director, Product Development Part 3: Taking the APICS CSCP Exam with Confidence Date: Tuesday March 15, 2016 Time: 1:00 PM 2:00 PM CST Presenters: Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP APICS Senior Director, Professional Development Lisa Sallstrom, CAE, PMP APICS Senior Director, Professional Liezl Smith, CPIM, CIRM, ACPF, CDDP Director & Owner, Businessix Business Consultants Register today at apics.org/cscp-webinars-2016 or learncscp.com 27 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

28 Resources from today s webinar Take the free CSCP demo learncscp.com/free-demo Find an instructor-facilitated course learncscp.com/classes-offered apics.org/partnerfinder CSCP certification program apics.org/cscp APICS Supply Chain Channel APICS CSCP Interest Community Testimonial Watch Celeste Ayers share her story 28 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

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