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WHY EVERY SUPPLY CHAINPROFESSIONAL NEEDS THEAPICS CSCP CERTIFICATIONPRESENTERS:Bob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CPLPSenior Director, Professional DevelopmentLisa Sallstrom, CAE, PMPAPICS Senior Director, CertificationKori Heinen, MS, PMPDirector, Product Development

Our presentersBob Collins, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CPLPSenior Director, Professional Development25 years as a Supply Chain professional (Practitioner and Consultant) Former APICS volunteer, instructor and BOD Chair 10 years on staff, responsible for courseware and instructor development Lisa Sallstrom, CAE, PMPSenior Director, Certification 8 years on staff, responsible for Certification exam development, committeemanagement and worldwide test delivery13 years of Certification Association LeadershipHolds a Master’s degree, Six Sigma Green Belt, Project Management Professional(PMP) and Certified Association Executive (CAE)Kori Heinen, MS, PMPDirector, Product Development20 years of training and development, product management Masters degree in Human Resource Development and Instructional Design 7 years working as product manager for APICS certification courseware,leading development of CSCP Learning System and CLTD Learning System 2 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

What we’ll cover today What is the APICS CSCP certification program?Why should I earn the CSCP?How do I earn the CSCP?A few more questions you may have .Special webinar promotionQ&A session3 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

What is the CSCP?

APICS Certification Programs – What is your area of focus?Inside the four walls ofyour company?Outside the four wallsof your company? Product Forecasting Master Scheduling MRP Scheduling Operations Cycle Counting Inventory movement ReceivingSupply Chain DesignSupplier Management3PL, 4PLTransportationCustomsDistribution channelsCustomer Management Capacity PlanningBlog: apics.org/apicscertificationblogs5 APICS Confidential and ProprietaryWork in the “Deliver”and “Return” part ofyour company? Logistics management 3PLs and logisticsservices Direct or indirectmanufacturing Transportation Distribution channels Importers/exporters

What is the APICS CSCP program? External focus Encompasses end-to-end supplychain including suppliers and customers Breadth across many topics, includingglobalization, IT enablement, logistics,service industry and more6 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Who is the APICS CSCP program designed for?Top 10 job titles of CSCP certification holders:1.Supply Chain Manager2.Consultant3.Senior Consultant4.Manager5.Project Manager6.Materials Manager7.Supply Chain Analyst8.Business Analyst9.Logistics Manager10.Operations ManagerSource: APICS certification7 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP More than 21,000 APICS CSCP designees in 94 countries More than 34,000 APICS CSCP exams administered More than 47,000 APICS CSCP Learning Systems sold APICS CSCP “preferred” and “required” in job postings APICS CSCP LS Recommended by 90% of all users8 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Industry Acceptance of APICS CSCP Corporate CSCP AppleAramcoBASFBoeingBoston ScientificBridgestoneCameronCH RobinsonCisco SystemsCoca Cola9 APICS Confidential and ProprietaryDeloitteDowDuPontErnst & YoungFlextronicsGeneral ElectricGeneral MotorsHPHubbell Inc.IBMIntelJohnson &Johnson– artisOracleParker ileverUS Cellular

Why should I earn theCSCP?

Why APICS CSCP is critical to supply chain success Promotes cooperation and collaboration Provides understanding in the interactions and inter-dependencies acrossthe functions Provides understanding to supply chain professionals who may not havehad 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 andcompetence11 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Gartner’s 2016 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey Survey’s goal was to understand the business priorities of Supply Chain– Supply Chain strategies and capabilities– Supply Chain organization and talent– Supply Chain of the future Top priority investments that provided the most value:––––Quality of product supply: 50%Sales and operations planning: 41%Supply chain analytics: 42%Product development and portfolio management: 41%The CSCP content covers a variety of these topics and will make you poised toaddress these issues in the future.2016 Chief Supply Chain Officer Survey, Gartner, Dana Stiffler, Research VP12 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

APICS CSCP Benefits to Individual Employees APICS CSCP helps individuals develop– competencies to manage complex worldwide supply chain activities involvingsuppliers, plants, distributors and customers in a global environment– proven knowledge and organizational skills to strategically streamlineoperations– 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 theefficiency of the workplace environment– create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, commonterminology and corporate-wide communication13 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

APICS CSCP Benefits to Organizations APICS CSCP helps organizations by– aligning global supply chain strategies with business objectives tostreamline operations and drive profits– creating common understanding, vocabulary, processes and frameworkswithin their entity to address their supply chain challenges andopportunities– enabling interdepartmental engagement using a foundation based onglobal standards– boosting productivity, collaboration and innovation – when organizationsfocus on supply chain excellence, they can achieve 70 percent higherperformance14 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

SURVEY QUESTION: In which of the following areas has theCSCP certification and/or CSCP Learning System contributed toyour career advancement? (Select all that apply)83.3% of those surveyed reported positive career impacts within the first year ofattaining certification: Increased knowledge41% Increased recognition26% Special project assignments9% Salary increase8% Promotion7% Bonus5%15 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

How do I earn the CSCP?

Steps to success1. Plan your Studies2. Study the Materials3. Reinforce the Concepts and Practice4. Take the Exam17 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 1: Create a study planHow much time will you need to study? 100-hour study time investment– 56 percent of successful APICS CSCP candidates surveyed said they studied75 or more hours 75 percent of candidates take the exam one to three months aftercompleting studies, with 51 percent taking the exam one month after Work back from exam date to create a plan Start early Learn in segments Once you’ve created your plan, stick to it!18 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

APICS CSCP Courseware 90% of users recommend the Learning System for CSCP exampreparation! Organizes 150 references into one, comprehensive source (20 from ECM) One year of online access Complimentary copy of the APICS CSCP Exam Content Manual NOTE: the Learning System is updated annually to match to the currentECM – Be sure you’re using the most current edition!19 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

The APICS CSCP Learning SystemReading MaterialsWeb-based study tools Three modules with approximately Access educational activities to1,100 pages reflect the mostsupport printed module content:current APICS CSCP body of– Pre-test and post-testknowledge:– SmartStudy tool– Supply Chain Design– Supply Chain Planning andExecution– Supply Chain Improvement andBest Practices20 APICS Confidential and Proprietary– Module and section-specific quizzes– Progress reports– Practice exam, using retired CSCPexam questions, emulates the actualexam format– Glossary and eFlashcards– Resource center– Mobile access to study tools andresources

Learning OptionsDelivery options to match learning styles and budget:Instructor-Led Courses Combine self-study materials with expert instruction Discuss topics with your peers Classes offered by APICS Partners worldwideIndividual Self-Study Program Study where and when your schedule allows Reading materials and online study toolsCorporate/Group Delivery Volume discounts for 2 or more Choose self-study or instructor-led format Track group progress21 APICS Confidential and ProprietaryVisit www.learncscp.com/learning-options for more details.

Step 2: Study the reading materialsThere is no substitute for reading the modules – either printedon digital version.22 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

What will I learn?Module 1: Supply Chain Design Section A: Develop the Supply Chain StrategySection B: Design the Supply ChainModule 2: Supply Chain Planning and Execution Section A: Procure and Deliver Goods and ServicesSection B: Manage the Relationship with Supply Chain PartnersSection C: Manage Reverse LogisticsModule 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practices Section A: Comply with Standards, Regulations, and SustainableBest PracticesSection B: Manage Risk in the Supply ChainSection C: Measure, Analyze, and Improve the Supply Chain23 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 3: Reinforce the concepts Complete all online quizzes and learning activities Review your online reports—Click the “Reports” button in the online menu—Take note of the sections where you had the lowest scores—Be sure to look at the rationales for the correct answers Focus your final review on low scoring sections—Go back to the printed modules and review the sections where your quiz and test scoreswere the lowest—Re-take the corresponding onlinesection quizzes Take the Practice Exams—50 new questions—Retired APICS CSCP exam questions—Pearson VUE exam simulator24 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 3: Reinforce the concepts25 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 3: Reinforce the concepts26 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Study Tips Choose the right study method for your learning style Set your exam date to avoid procrastination Set a study plan, enter it into your calendar, and commit to it Know your strengths and weaknesses Study the Exam Content Manual Determine your “knowledge gaps” and use the Smart Study Tool to spendextra study time in these areas. Understand how to apply concepts; go beyond memorization View the Techniques for Successfully Taking APICS Exams video Be prepared for the testing center and the test format27 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Additional ResourcesAPICS CSCP ExamContent Manual (ECM)APICS Exam HandbookExam ProceduresAPICS Dictionary14th editionAPICS test-taking tipsTechniques for taking APICS exams videoLearn It App. Available free through theApple App Store for iPhone and GooglePlay for Android.28 APICS Confidential and ProprietaryLearn It App

Step 4: Take the Exam Exam offered across the globe– Pearson VUE test centers around the world Decide when to take the exam– Registration always open– On demand testing Purchase the exam Schedule and take the exam– One 3.5-hour timed exam– 150 multiple-choice questions; 130 scored questions– Results delivered instantly at test center29 APICS Confidential and Proprietary

Step 4: Take the Exam All questions are based on the currentCSCP body of knowledge, as defined in theCSCP Exam Content Manual First, read the directions carefully Read each question carefully andthoroughly Choose the BEST answer Skip questions that are unfamiliar or seemtoo difficult Return to the unfamiliar or difficult oneslater All APICS certification exams areadministered at authorized testing centers30 APICS Confidential and Proprietary