2017 LEARNING SYSTEM

FOR CSCP CERTIFICATION EXAM PREPARATIONAPICS CSCP Learning System users consistently surpass the average CSCP exam pass rate.

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“ I work for the largest automotive manufacturer in the world, and the APICS CSCP Learning System has equipped me with the knowledge to transcend local and regional barriers by applying universal best practice supply chain principles in my everyday job.”

Vishal Sharma, CSCP Planning and Project Manager, Post Production Division Toyota South Africa

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WHY SEEK CERTIFICATION?The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program is the first and only supply chain certification that encomp asses the end-to-end global supply chain. APICS CSCP designees gain the skills to e�ectively manage global supply chain activities that involve suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers located around the world.

Earning the CSCP credential makes you a recognized expert in the supply chain field. This professional distinction sets you apart from your colleagues, proving your high level of knowledge and skills. It makes you a more valuable asset to your organization, keeping you and your organization more competitive in today’s economy.

Earning your credential will help you:

Master the knowledge most important to expert supply chain professionals as defined by the most current APICS Global Job Task Analysis.

Expand your outlook on the supply chain field and bring new ideas to your workplace.

Remain current with supply chain trends and developments.

Stand out from other candidates in a job search.

Boost your confidence with recognition as a supply chain expert.

Demonstrate your long-term commitment to the supply chain profession.

More than 21,000 professionals in 94 countries have earned the APICS CSCP designation.

“ With the knowledge I gained from the APICS CSCP course, I was able to help Yokohama Tire realize about a 20% reduction in consumer inventory while still maintaining our high customer standards.”

Michael Morris, CSCP Senior Forecaster Yokohama Tire

CONTACT INFORMATION

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ACHIEVE SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCETheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemisthemosteffectiveCSCPexampreparationandprofessionaldevelopmentprogramthatprovidesanend-to-endviewoftheglobalsupplychainthroughacustomized,flexible,andon-demandlearningexperience.

Proven Success:ProfessionalswhousetheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemtopreparefortheCSCPexamconsistentlysurpasstheaveragepassrate,yearafteryear.

Current Content:DevelopedbyAPICSandateamofsupplychainsubjectmatterexperts,theprogramreflectsthemostcurrentversionoftheCSCPExamContentManualaswellasindustrytrendsandbestpractices.

Customized Learning:DevelopacustomizedSmartStudy™plantomaximizeyourstudytimebyconcentratingonthetopicsthatrequirethemostimprovement.

Affordability:TheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemorganizesover350sourcesandprovidesthecontent,tests,andlearningtoolsinonepreparationprogram.

Ongoing Reference:UsetheCSCPLearningSystemprintmaterialsasavaluableday-to-dayreferencemanualthatcanprovideanswerstoawiderangeofsupplychainandbusinesschallenges.

Recertification:Dependingonthecourseformat,earnupto40professionaldevelopmentpointstowardAPICSCPIMorCLTDcertificationmaintenance.Earnanother20pointsbypassingtheAPICSCSCPcertificationexam.

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BENEFITS

APICS CSCP program benefits can be achieved in a matter of months, allowing individuals and teams a quick return on investment and long-term bottom-line results.

Free demo at www.iscs.co.ke

WHAT WILL I STUDY? TheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemisdividedintothreemodulesacrossfivebooksthatreflecttheentireAPICSCSCPExamContentManual(ECM).

ThereadingmaterialsnotonlyexplainECMconcepts,butalsoprovideyouwithreal-worldexamplesoftheconceptsinaction.Youwilllearnthelatestbestpracticestoelevateyourjobperformanceandhelpyoutakeadvantageofcommontechnologies.Theknowledgeyougainthroughthesematerialswillhelpyoudriveimprovementinyourorganization,maximizetheefficiencyofplanningandoperations,andimprovethebottomline.

Eachlearningmoduleisavailableinprintande-readerformat.Progresscheckquestionsareincludedattheendofeachchaptertoensureyouareretainingtheinformationbeforeyouproceedtothenextchapter.Inaddition,therationaleforeachonlinequizandtestquestionsfoundintheweb-basedtoolsismappeddirectlytothereadingmaterials.

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Module 2: Supply Chain Planning and Executionn SectionA:ProcureandDeliverGoodsandServicesn SectionB:ManagetheRelationshipwithSupplyChainPartnersn SectionC:ManageReverseLogistics

Module 1: Supply Chain Designn SectionA:DeveloptheSupplyChainStrategyn SectionB:DesigntheSupplyChain

Module 3: Supply Chain Improvement and Best Practicesn SectionA:ComplywithStandards,Regulations,andSustainableBestPracticesn SectionB:ManageRiskintheSupplyChainn SectionC:Measure,Analyze,andImprovetheSupplyChain

LEARNING MODULES

Read a sample excerpt at www.iscs.co.ke

INTERACTIVE WEB-BASED TESTING AND STUDY TOOLSThe2017APICSCSCPLearningSystemprovidesapersonalpathtowardsuccessthroughinteractiveweb-basedstudytools.Thesetoolshelpyouapplytheconceptslearnedinthereadingmaterialsandtestyourunderstandingandretentionofthetopics.Youhaveaccesstotheweb-basedstudytoolsforoneyear.

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ONLINE TOOLS

The Welcome Page is the starting point for your studies. Fromhere,viewtheonlinetutorialforguidanceandaccessalltheLearningSystemhastooffer.

STEP 1: ASSESSyourcurrentknowledgeandbuildastudyplan.

STEP 2: STUDYyourwaytosuccessusinganarrayofhelpfultoolsandfocusontheareasyouneedtostudymost.

STEP 3: PRACTICEforyourexamwiththeonlineteststobuildconfidenceforexamday.

RESOURCE CENTER: DownloadacomplimentarycopyoftheAPICSCSCPExamContentManualandaccesscertificationinformation,examstudytools,printableflashcards,programupdates,andmore.

MOBILE ACCESS: Study on the go on an iPhone, iPad, or Google Android phone or tablet.

STUDY Access the digital version ofthereadingmaterialsforaccesstotheprintedcontentonthego.

Take the Chapter Quizzes totestknowledgeretentionandreceiveimmediatefeedback,answerrationales,andreferencestotherelevantsectionsinthereadingmaterials.

UPDATED for 2017! CompletetheLearningActivitiesusingreal-lifescenariosinanewcasestudyformattohelpreinforceconceptspresented.

Study Flashcards toreinforceyourmemoryofkeyterms,concepts,anddefinitions.

Review Reports thatincludepretest/posttestcomparisonscoresandchapter-specificquizscorestotrackprogressandlearninggain.

PRACTICE Complete the PosttestwithcontentdrawnfromtheentireAPICSCSCPECMtomeasureprogressfollowingcompletionofthecourse.

Print the Certificate of Achievement afterscoring80%orhigherontheposttest.ThiscertificateindicatessuccessfulcompletionoftheLearningSystemandisvalidfor30CPIMorCLTDmaintenancepoints.

UPDATED for 2017! TakethePracticeExams,onewithretiredquestionsandtheotherwithnewexam-likequestions,tohelpusersgainexperiencewiththeformatofthecomputer-basedCSCPexam.

Access additional informationaboutthecertificationexam,studytools,andtest-takingtips.

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ONLINE TOOLS

ASSESS Complete the Pretest todetermineyourcurrentknowledgeandidentifyareasforimprovement.

Create a SmartStudy plan usingyourpretestresultstoidentifyyourmostchallengingtopicsandestimatestudytime.

TheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemisavailablethroughself-directed,instructor-led,orcorporate/groupprograms.APICShasdesignedseverallearningoptionstosuitdifferentlearningstyles,schedules,groupsizes,andlocations.Choosetheformatthatfitsyourlearningpreference.

Every learning option utilizes the APICS CSCP Learning System!

SELF-DIRECTED Theself-directedoptiongivesyouultimateflexibilityforlearning—usetheconvenientcustomizationtoolstodesignastudyplanthatfitsintoyourbusyday.Focusonanymoduleortopicinanydepthorsequence.

Benefitsn Preparefromhome,work,orwhiletraveling.n Studywhereveryougowithmobileaccessande-readercapability.n Createyourownstudyplanandfocusonthespecifictopicsyou needtomaster.n Savetimeandmoneyontraveltotrainingsites.

INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES OfferedthroughlocalAPICSchannelpartners,theinstructor-ledformatcombinestheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemwiththeguidanceofanexperiencedinstructor.APICShasanetworkofover300officialchannelpartnersworldwide.Global course listings can be found at learncscp.com/classes-offered.

Benefits n Ledbyexperiencedandcertifiedinstructors.n Structuredclassroomenvironmentensuresthatyouwillstayon trackwithyourstudies.n Peerdiscussionshelpreinforcelearningmaterials.n Tuitionreimbursementmaybeavailablefromyouremployeror

throughgovernmentfunding.

CORPORATE/GROUP LEARNING Educatesmallorlargegroupsthroughself-directedlearningorinstructor-ledclassesatyourfacility.Whetherparticipantsarelocaltoonesiteorgeographicallydispersed,structuredlearningandonlinegroupreportinghelpstrackprogressanddocumentlearninggaintomaximizeyourtraininginvestment.

Benefitsn Customizeaprogramtomeetthespecificneedsofyourorganization.n Promoteacommonsupplychainlanguageacrossyourentire organization.n Volumediscountsforgroupsof2ormore.

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LEARNING OPTIONS

Self-directed program investment APICSPLUSmembers:US$995APICSCOREandnonmembers:US$1,340

Instructor-led course investmentProgramfeesvary.Contactthepartnernearestyoufordetails.

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GET STARTED ON EARNING YOUR CSCP CERTIFICATION

Complete the free eligibility application.Submittingyoureligibilityapplicationisfreeandeasy.Visitapics.org/cscp.CSCP-approvedcandidatesmustmeetONEofthefollowingeligibilityrequirements:

3yearsofrelatedbusinessexperienceORBachelor’sdegreeorinternationalequivalentORHoldanactiveCPIM,CFPIM,CIRM,SCOR-P,CPM,CSM,CPSM,CTL,orCLTDcredential.

Datesanddeadlinesmayvary.Visitapics.org/cscpformoreinformationoneligibilityandexamdetails.TheAPICSCSCPLearningSystemisnotasubstituteforthecertificationexamination.IfyouwishtotaketheAPICSCSCPexam,youmustcompleteseparateeligibilityandregistrationapplicationformsavailablethroughAPICS.

Take the exam and receive your results.The APICS CSCP designation is earned by passing ONE comprehensive 4-hour exam consisting of 150 questions. Receive your results immediately after completing the exam. With a passing score, start using your new CSCP credential to set yourself apart.

Schedule your exam. Eligibility applications must be completed at least two weeks prior to exam registration.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

For information about exam fees and to apply online, visit iscs.co.ke/cscp.