CSCM

CSCM Certification Program includes:

• 40 hours of classroom instruction led by an experienced supply chain management expert (Not in self study option)
• An 800+ page study guide/book with all the slides and exercises.Note that the self study option includes the study guide and participants will have to review the material themselves based on the book. A special 4 hour online review session with an instructor is setup with multiple query solving sessions too during the course of your study
• 2 hour classroom review of the CSCM exam
• 2 hour CSCM exam

Note: CSCM certificate is valid for three years upon receipt of the certificate. Renewal is required after 3 years and wll cost USD 75. Please see detailed renewal process and requirements here

Ideal for:

• Managers interested in grasping firm supply chain concepts
• Professionals with 3-4 years supply chain experience in a variety of roles
• PhD or advanced academic degree holders

1. In person session with instructor - Check the event calendar or search for predetermined time/events in your area.
2. In person session with instructor at your preferred time/location - Can be organized in your area if there is a group of 10+ people taking the course, please contacts us to arrange for one.
3. Self-study and online exam - For people who have a busy schedule with unanticipated changes no problems, we have a solution for you. We will mail you the study material (including 800 page book) and you can study at your own pace and when ready, send us an email and we will send you login instructions for your online exam at your preferred dates/times. Check our event calendar to register for such a session here

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Subject Matter Covered in the ISCEA CSCM Exam:

• Supply Chain Body of Knowledge (80%)
• Theory of Constraints (10%)
• Operational Accounting (4%)
• Lean Six Sigma (4%)
• Leadership & Team Building (2%)

Supply Chain Areas Covered in the CSCM Workshop & Exam:

• Understanding the Supply Chain
• Supply Chain Performance: Achieving Strategic Fit and Scope
• Supply Chain Drivers and Obstacles
• Designing the Distribution Network in a Supply Chain
• Network Design in the Supply Chain
• Network Design in an Uncertain Environment
• Demand Forecasting in a Supply Chain
• Aggregate Planning in the Supply Chain
• Planning Supply and Demand-Managing Predictable Variability
• Managing Economies of Scale in the Supply Chain- Cycle Inventory
• Managing Uncertainty in the Supply Chain- Safety Inventory
• Determining Optimal Level of Product Availability
• Sourcing Decisions in a Supply Chain
• Transportation in the Supply Chain
• Pricing and Revenue Management in the Supply Chain
• Coordination in the Supply Chain
• Information Technology and Supply Chain
• E-Business and the Supply Chain

You must have an in depth understanding of these Topics to pass the CSCM Exam:

• Elements of the Supply Chain
• Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Total Quality Management (TQM)
• Manufacturing Resources Planning (MRP II)
• Demand Planning
• Capacity Management
• Demand Management
• Sales and Operations Planning
• Master Scheduling
• Measuring Business Performance
• Recognizing Techniques and Practices of Inventory Management
• Mechanics of the Detailed Material Planning Process
• Planning Operations to Support the Priority Plan
• Planning Procurement and External Sources of Supply
• Prioritizing and Sequencing Work
• Executing Plans and Implementing Controls
• Authorizing and Reporting Activities for Push and Pull Systems
• Evaluating Performance and Providing Feedback
• Competitive Market Issues
• Choices Affecting Facilities, Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Organizational Design
• Configuring and Integrating Internal Processes
• Evaluating and Managing Projects