CSCP Certification in Canada

Visualizing the supply chain entities, structures, and flows used to procure and deliver goods and services

Differentiating vertical versus horizontal integration and different levels of supply chain maturity

Using planning, communicating, influencing, and prioritizing steps in demand management, including market research and demand forecasting

Assessing portfolios and products using product portfolio management, the 4Ps of marketing, and product life-cycle management (PLM)

Using sales and operations planning (S&OP) to align supply with demand

Designing the supply chain and configuring the supply chain network

Balancing efficiency with responsiveness while being resilient

Optimizing technology by matching requirements to various supply chain technologies and interfaces

Forming cross-functional and cross-organizational supply chain design teams

Safeguarding and maintaining cybersecurity, data privacy, and supply chain master data

Improving the supply chain by measuring and analyzing performance with supply chain metrics focused on customers, financial reports, operational practices, and customer service

Becoming familiar with accounting and financial reporting information and strategic analysis tools

Following a sourcing process to capture changes, such as for new products

Managing supply based on the total cost of ownership and make-versus-buy analysis

Developing a category strategy and sourcing categories

Doing spend and portfolio analyses to right-size the supplier base

Developing supply plans based on buyer-supplier relationships

Influencing product designs to promote collaboration and requirements inclusiveness

Negotiating effective supply contracts/purchase orders and selecting proper payment terms

Leveraging manufacturing planning and control including master planning, master scheduling, material requirements planning, distribution requirements planning, and various levels of capacity checks

Managing, planning, and controlling inventory to keep it at proper levels and replenish it efficiently

Understanding the effects of inventory on financial statements and inventory-related cost categories

Using quality and continuous improvement techniques and principles, including lean and just-in-time

Determining strategies for logistics, warehouse management, and transportation management

Complying with international standards and considerations for import/export, tax/tariff, and labour laws

Managing reverse logistics and waste

Segmenting customers, suppliers, and other partners

Using supplier relationship management (SRM) and customer relationship management (CRM) to develop, measure, and maintain relationships

Understanding the communication process and dimensions

Identifying, assessing, classifying, and responding to supply chain risks in a cost-effective manner

Learning about common supply chain risks and how to make preventive and contingent action plans

Considering inputs and objectives of organizational strategy and supply chain management strategy

Recognizing and resolving strategic misalignments and gaps

Building sustainable best practices and ensuring corporate social responsibility compliance

Embracing sustainability principles, standards, and reporting methods, including the UN Global Compact and GRI sustainability reporting standards

Assessing technology needs and learning about emerging technologies

Implementing changes using project management and change management