4 Letters Behind Your Name that Carry a Lot of Weight

CPSM® is globally recognized as the gold standard of excellence for supply management professionals. Developed by ISM, the leader in supply management education, the CPSM® credential is recognized across industries. Created from in-depth analysis of supply management functions, this premier supply management training experience addresses the realities of supply management, as well as workplace complexities including globalization, use of technology, and expanded competencies that supply chain and procurement professionals employ to drive value in their organizations.

CPSM® emphasizes the major competencies of supply management including:

• Sourcing

• Category Management

• Negotiation

• Legal and Contractual

• Supplier Relationship Management

• Cost and Price Management

• Financial Analysis

• Supply Chain Strategy

• Sales and Operations Planning

• Quality Management

• Logistics and Material Management

• Project Management

• Leadership and Business Acumen

• Systems Capability and Technology

• Risk and Compliance

• Corporate Social Responsibility

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

Prove an in-depth understanding of how to streamline logistics, transportation and distribution including order management, distribution inventory management and warehouse management.

Your APICS Certification preparation begins with the APICS learning systems. The CLTD Learning System is broken in to nine modules.

• Module 1: Logistics Overview and Strategy

• Module 2: Logistics Network Design

• Module 3: Sustainability and Reverse Logistics

• Module 4: Capacity Planning and Demand Management

• Module 5: Order Management

• Module 6: Inventory Management

• Module 7: Warehouse Management

• Module 8: Transportation

• Module 9: Global Logistics

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Why Seek the CSCP Designation? Top 3 global supply chain certification

To say that recent disruptions have a significant impact on global supply chains is putting it lightly. COVID-19, natural disasters, cybersecurity breaches, trade disputes and more are taking their toll ― which is why the 2022 Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program has a greater emphasis on demand management, supply chain risk and modern supply chain technology trends.

CSCP Certification, by Industry

APICS CSCPs work across a broad range of professions including:

 Manufacturing | Consulting | Education | Government | Services | Defense | Healthcare | Distribution | Pharmaceutical

Your APICS Certification preparation begins with the APICS learning system. The CSCP Learning System is broken in to eight comprehensive modules.

CSCP Version 5.0 Exam Content

To earn your CSCP designation, you must pass one exam covering eight modules. Each module reflects critical areas in supply chain management.

• Module 1: Supply Chains, Demand Management, and Forecasting

• Module 2: Global Supply Chain Networks

• Module 3: Sourcing Products and Services

• Module 4: Internal Operations and Inventory

• Module 5: Forward and Reverse Logistics

• Module 6: Supply Chain Relationships

• Module 7: Supply Chain Risk

• Module 8: Optimization, Sustainability, and Technology
  

To maintain your CSCP designation you must submit a certification maintenance application every five years. Learn about certification maintenance. 

Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)

Prove an in-depth understanding of how to streamline logistics, transportation and distribution including order management, distribution inventory management and warehouse management.

Your APICS Certification preparation begins with the APICS learning systems. The CLTD Learning System is broken in to nine modules.

• Module 1: Logistics Overview and Strategy

• Module 2: Logistics Network Design

• Module 3: Sustainability and Reverse Logistics

• Module 4: Capacity Planning and Demand Management

• Module 5: Order Management

• Module 6: Inventory Management

• Module 7: Warehouse Management

• Module 8: Transportation

• Module 9: Global Logistics