Why is it different?
The American Certified Supply Chain Professional (ACSCP)® certification shows future employers that you have the practical knowledge, insights, and professional expertise to understand how logistics and integrated supply chain can contribute to firm competitiveness.
Why go for ACSCP® Certification?
ACSCP® certification helps professionals acquire basic knowledge and skills of a Supply Chain specialist.
The ACSCP® certification exam assumes that you have a close working relationship with the supply chain management process.
This certification explores the integration of key business processes from end user through original suppliers for the purpose of adding value for the firm, its key supply chain members, to include customers and other stakeholders. This certification is unique as it assures employers of your professional skills on how logistics and supply chain capabilities can be synthesized and leveraged to achieve superior supply chain and logistics performance in an organization.
This certification is a pre-requisite for ACSCM® which is the standard certification for Managers in Supply Chain.
The ACSCP® certification exam assumes that you have a close working relationship with the supply chain management process.
This certification explores the integration of key business processes from end user through original suppliers for the purpose of adding value for the firm, its key supply chain members, to include customers and other stakeholders. This certification is unique as it assures employers of your professional skills on how logistics and supply chain capabilities can be synthesized and leveraged to achieve superior supply chain and logistics performance in an organization.
This certification is a pre-requisite for ACSCM® which is the standard certification for Managers in Supply Chain.
American Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification®
About the exam
The ACSCP® Certification test fundamental concepts of supply chain management. All functional areas of supply chain management are explored in an integrated view of procurement, manufacturing and operations management, transportation and logistics, inventory and warehousing, demand planning, and scheduling
The test will cover introductory areas of how to:
The test will cover introductory areas of how to:
- Conceptualize supply chain designs, which are aligned with business models for manufacturing and service companies.
- Apply concepts of the primary differences between logistics and supply chain management
- Apply knowledge to understanding the individual processes of supply chain management and their interrelationships within individual companies and across the supply chain
- Apply knowledge of the management components of supply chain management to the understanding of the tools and techniques useful in implementing supply chain management
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?
SUPPLY CHAIN CONCEPTS
Comprehend basic knowledge of product development, sourcing, production, and logistics, as well as the information systems needed to coordinate these activities
E-SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (e-SCM)
Comprehend how the concept of e-SCM becomes the source for creating a competitive advantage for organizations in global dispension.
LOGISTICS IN SUPPLY CHAIN
Comprehend how to reduce the time, cost and risk associated with qualifying, validating and managing new suppliers and respond to supplier issues quickly — even in times of crisis.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Comprehend how Global supply chains becomes the sophisticated networks of manufacturing, logistics, transportation, and communication firms that move products and material through worldwide production and distribution channels
MANAGING INVENTORY
Comprehend basic knowledge of scope of inventory management, carrying costs of
inventory, asset management, inventory forecasting, inventory valuation, inventory visibility, future inventory price forecasting, physical inventory, available physical space, quality management, replenishment, returns and defective goods, and demand forecasting
inventory, asset management, inventory forecasting, inventory valuation, inventory visibility, future inventory price forecasting, physical inventory, available physical space, quality management, replenishment, returns and defective goods, and demand forecasting
SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS
Comprehend the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating the risks to the
integrity, trustworthiness, and authenticity of products and services within the supply chain
integrity, trustworthiness, and authenticity of products and services within the supply chain
Who would benefit from ACSCP® Certification?
- Students considering a career in Supply Chain Management.
- Professionals working in fields that require a broad understanding of Supply Chain
- Marketing, sales and operations staff in oprations or department of purchases and supply.
Why would you benefit from ACSCP®?
Supply Chain jobs are expected to grow much faster than average (11%), adding 531,200 new jobs over the 10-year period 2019-29. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
You will help your organization create a more resilient, sustainable business ready for disruption and opportunity
You will help your organization create a more resilient, sustainable business ready for disruption and opportunity
Exam Codes | Exam ACSCP® AC-US03 |
Launch Date | March 4, 2020 |
Exam Details | The ACSCP® Certification test fundamental concepts of supply chain management. All functional areas of supply chain management are explored in an integrated view of procurement, manufacturing and operations management, transportation and logistics, inventory and warehousing, demand planning, and scheduling. |
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 Centers |
Price | $399.99 USD |
