Publications Research Main Navigation Toggle Subscribe ASCM Members receive electronic access to ASCM publications. Not an ASCM Member? Join ASCM today. Subscribe to SCM Now. Careers Connect Shop APICS Contact Pay Invoice About Contact SCM Now magazine is published by ASCM 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60631-3439 USA 800-444-2742 or 773-867-1777 editorial@apics.org Editorial Calend

Credentials Credential FAQs Following are frequently asked questions about APICS certification programs. If you cannot find an answer to your certification question after reviewing the FAQs below, email Customer Relations at support@ascm.org . General CPIM CSCP CLTD CIRM Endorsements Testing Certificate Certification maintenance Certification verification General What is the difference between a c

CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management CPIM Exam Details Take the next step toward earning your CPIM designation ! Candidates must pass two CPIM exams within three years in order to become certified. By taking and passing the CPIM exams you demonstrate your commitment to your career and mastery of knowledge within a company’s global production and inventory activities. CPIM Ex

The Best Gets Better SCOR 12.0 Drive value. Build leaders. Moving the needle on supply chain performance isn’t easy. We have worked with thousands of global supply chain organizations to build company-wide engagement to create and deploy powerful, transformative programs. For 20 years the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model has been the cross-industry, global standard for supply c

SCOR Metrics Understand the Structure of SCOR There are over 250 SCOR metrics that are organized in a hierarchical (and codified) structure from organization level 1 to process level 2 to diagnostic level 3. The metrics are categorized in five performance attributes: reliability, responsiveness, agility, costs and asset management efficiency. The first three attributes are considered customer-focu

CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional CSCP Exam Take the next step toward earning your CSCP credential! Passing the CSCP exam demonstrates your commitment to your career and mastery of knowledge of the end-to-end supply chain. CSCP Exam Locations APICS exams are delivered via computer-based testing (CBT) at Pearson VUE test centers , which are located around the world. CSCP Exam Eligibility Can

CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management Prepare for the CPIM Exams We provide a number of tools and resources to support candidates in their journey toward certification. Find the learning option that works best for you, self-study materials through the CPIM Learning System, online courses or classroom instruction. Self-Study Learn on your own anytime, day or night, to accommodate yo

Schedule Your Exam Scheduling Your APICS Exam All candidates must have purchased an Authorization to Test (ATT) prior to scheduling their exam. Once you have purchased your ATT, you must schedule and take the exam within six months of purchase. APICS recommends that candidates review the Exam Handbook for full details on exam process and procedures prior to scheduling your exam. Schedule Your Exam

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SCOR Supply Chain Operations Reference model Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model Process reference models integrate the well-known concepts of business process engineering, benchmarking, process measurement and organizational design into a cross-functional framework. The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model is unique in that it links business processes, performance metrics, pr

CSCP Certified Supply Chain Professional Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) The CSCP program helps you demonstrate your knowledge and organizational skills for developing more streamlined operations. Since its launch in 2006, more than 25,000 professionals in 100 countries have earned the CSCP designation. Start your CSCP journey today! Earn the CSCP designation to demonstrate your mastery

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CPIM Certified in Production and Inventory Management Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) Preferred by employers worldwide, the APICS CPIM is recognized globally as the standard of professional competence. Increase functional knowledge of production and inventory management, improve internal operations and increase customer satisfaction. Through the CPIM preparation and exam pr

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SCOR Implementation Roadmap Get the Most from SCOR Supply chain leaders have requested guidance in maximizing their SCOR benefits. The SCOR implementation roadmap offers a proven 12-month journey traveled by ASCM affiliates and sponsors. Typical benefits achieved by affiliates: Average operating sales income improvement of 3% (high 4.5%; low 1.5%) Typical inventory turn improvements of 20% 30% fas

SCOR App FAQs Q: What is the SCOR app, and what does it do? A: The SCOR Quick Reference Guide (QRG) app gives professionals mobile access to the most widely used elements of the SCOR knowledge system. The home screen is divided into four quadrants: process, performance, practices and people. Each touchscreen opens windows with sub-categories that outline the level one and two definitions, performa

Frameworks Transform Your Supply Chain Our resources and frameworks, including the Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model, set the global standard for supply chain excellence and help organizations transform the way people do business, drive growth and reach global customers. The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) model framework provides organizations with a world-class standard for

APICS Mobile apps APICS SCOR app The Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) mobile application provides you with instant, anytime, anywhere access to the world’s leading supply chain framework. SCOR is recognized as the supply chain management community’s most widely accepted model for improving supply chain efficiency, linking business processes, performance metrics, practices and p

SCORmark Process Understand How We Measure The SCORmark benchmark process combines the SCOR metric hierarchy , PwC’s PMG historical data population of over 1,000 companies and 2,000 supply chains, and a 20-year history of collaboration, to help companies: Define supply chains Measure internal and external performance Compare performance to relevant industry vertical companies Establish compe

Digital Library Digital Library The Digital Library is a valuable resource that enables ASCM Members to explore and access a comprehensive database of supply chain content and resources produced by ASCM staff, affiliates and members. Search All Business Process Analysis/Improvement Customer Support Distribution Management Information Management Inventory Management Manufacturing/Production Materia

Seminar Series Sales and Operations Planning Individuals who attend an S&OP seminar will receive 7 core contact hours toward the S&OP Certificate . To earn the certificate, you must complete 12 contact hours of ASCM education - 7 from the core topics and 5 from the elective topics. Earn your 5 elective credits by attending the Sales and Operations Planning Workshop . In today’s compl

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