Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Program
at Villanova University
The APICS CSCP program will equip you with the knowledge and skills demanded of supply chain leaders in all sectors of the worldwide economy, including service, manufacturing, and government.
Individuals will review designing a successful supply chain strategy; effectively managing supplier and customer relationships; recognizing how logistics, technology, and data can enhance performance; and how to seamlessly incorporate all processes to increase customer satisfaction and improve the organization's bottom line.
Upon completion of the course, candidates will receive a certificate for 3.9 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) from Villanova University.
The learning system is divided into four modules:
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Module 1: Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Explore how successful supply chain management adds value to your organization
- Learn how to develop a supply chain strategy that aligns with corporate strategy
- Understand the importance of supply chain design and its continually evolving capabilities
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Module 2: Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
- Understand natural dynamics within the supply chain to optimize performance and increase profitability
- Know the distribution and transportation options and how to align them with supply chain strategy
- Evaluate the process constraints and choices within global logistics to establish a plan linked to overall strategy
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Module 3: Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
- Learn how to categorize customers based on their profiles and needs
- Establish measures of customer satisfaction
- Understand the strategic importance of purchasing and supplier relationships
- Effectively use customer data to improve service performance and increase value to suppliers and customers
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Module 4: Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management
- Learn how technology-enabled supply chains contribute to business strategies and operating plans
- Understand the innovative technologies enabling collaborative commerce and global visibility
- Apply technology to enhance distribution, reverse logistics, and global supply chain communications
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Location |
Villanova University » Click here for directions |
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Dates |
Thursday Evenings beginning September 9 through December 9, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
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Cost |
$1,950 for PAN-APICS members, $2,050 for non-members Registration fees include APICS CSCP Learning System manuals, learning system online software, instructor handouts, and 39 hours of classroom instruction. |
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Registration |
To register for this course, please visit Villanova's website. |
For information about the instructors, click here.
Please contact VP-education@pan-apics.org with any questions
Earning the Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations defines your competence, skill sets, and core knowledge base. It sets you apart from other professionals in your industry and gives you the advantage you need to succeed.
Give yourself and your organization a competitive advantage!