Why is it different?
Our ACSCA® certification is designed for professionals and managers working in the field of supply chain management. The role of a Supply Chain Analyst, also known as a Supply Chain Specialist, is to ensure that a company’s supply meets the demand of its customers. They are responsible for overseeing the company’s supply chains, ensuring timely delivery, and staying within budget. Supply Chain Analysts analyze data and methods to predict and enhance a company’s delivery of products and services to its customers. The smooth and efficient operation of an organization’s supply chain is crucial for profitability, making the role of a supply chain analyst essential. By obtaining the ACSCA® certification, you will gain global recognition for your ability to utilize data in supporting recommendations for optimizing production, supplies, and transportation methods within your organization.
Why go for ACSCA® Certification?
ACSCA® certification helps professionals acquire basic knowledge and skills in supply chain management
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The ACSCA® certification exam assumes that you have a close working relationship In the supply chain Industy
The American Certified Supply Chain Analyst (ACSCA)® certification shows future employers that you have the practical knowledge, insights, and professional expertise.
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About the exam
The American Certified Supply Chain Analyst (ACSCA®) certification provides assessment in the areas of
- Demand Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supply Planning or MPS
- Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP)
- Transportation and logistics
- Develop data-driven rules to manage volatility.
- Plan inventory flow of goods and services
- Supply Chain Network Design
This certification test approaches SCM from a professional perspective and introduces concepts in a format useful for management decision making. Basic terms, concepts, and principles are examined considering how they interrelate and interface within the firm and across the supply chain. Illustrations are taken from corporate applications of these concepts to show how supply chain management can be implemented.
What Skills Will You Learn?
ANALYTIC SKILLS
The ability to analyze data to identify patterns, make forecasts, and develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Supply chain analysts help facilitate and manage the complex world of supply chain for companie
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS
To provide accurate solutions, supply chain management consultants must receive accurate data. Business Intelligence tools are a core component of Enterprise Resource Management software, through which data is collected, analyzed, and reported on to make real-time changes and establish accurate forecasting.
KNOWLEDGE OF TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY
To handle all of the data on enterprise resource planning (ERP) technology like SAP or Salesforce, and process it in a way that makes business sense. Supply chain analysts are needed at each stage of supply chain management. Here are some stages and focus areas that a supply chain analyst might specialize in
1.Production planning
2. Inventory management
3.Demand planning
4.Supply chain network design
5.Distribution planning
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality standards. Drive overall business unit supply chain and project management improvements with a focus on inventory reduction and business process improvements. Managed business knowledge transfer, project management, multiple countries’ requirements gathering, customer base harmonization and inventory transfer
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
Problem-solving requires a combination of analytical and interpersonal skills. Consultants must synthesize data and information to formulate and propose solutions and anticipate problems before they occur. Anticipating problems is a core component of risk mitigation and is a primary example of how your soft skills can be used in conjunction with your hard skills.
ENTERPRISE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
As a supply chain management consultant, you must have in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Resource Management software and practices. It is essential to understand the current ERP software and ecosystem, especially as this technology is becoming more cloud-based and no longer on-premise. For supply chain management professionals considering developing a career in Microsoft, this requires having experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Solutions.
Who would benefit from ACSCA® Certification?
Supply chain analysts are needed at each stage of supply chain management. Here are some stages and focus areas that a supply chain analyst might specialize in.
- Production planning
- Inventory management
- Raw material sourcing
- Demand planning
- Supply chain network design
- Distribution planning
Why would you benefit from ACSCA® Certification?
- Learn how to build an agile supply chain to better prepare and respond to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
- Learn how supply chains can mitigate risks and find growth opportunities during these times of fast change by instilling core initiatives at the center of their strategies.
- Learn key strategies for maximizing the impact of supply chain cost management. Supply chain leaders identify spending reduction opportunities, benchmark current supply chain costs, and plan for unforeseen scenarios.
- Learn how supply chain leaders use insights to develop effective retail supply chain management
Exam Codes | Exam ACSCA® AC-US07 |
Launch Date | August 2022 |
Exam Details | The new ACSCA® Fundamentals exam focuses on the knowledge and skills required to identify and explain the basics of computing |
Number of Questions | Maximum of 100 questions per exam |
Type of Questions | Multiple choice |
Length of Test | 120 Minutes |
Passing Score | 600 (on a scale of 1000) |
Recommended Experience | No prior experience necessary |
Languages | English |
Retirement | None |
Testing Provider | Affiliate Partner Testing CentersOnline Testing |
Price | $399.99 USD |
