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The supply chain profession is advancing at
an incredible pace. Are you keeping up?
Customers in today’s complex global marketplace expect high quality, low prices,
fast turnaround, and on-time delivery. To successfully compete, organizations
have improved supply chain management practices and as a result, well-trained,
well-educated supply chain professionals are playing an increasingly important
role in their organizations.
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) program will help you
develop into a supply chain leader who can create and execute a supply chain
strategy that meets customer needs, reduces costs, and increases profits. With
the APICS CSCP designation, you’ll increase your value to employers who know
that a well-run supply chain is a key component of a forward-looking and
competitive enterprise.
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Course
Dates
Thursday Evenings
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
March 6 - May 29, 2008 |
Class Location
Villanova Conference Center
601 County Line Road
Radnor, PA 19087
Directions |
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About the Program
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.
To earn the APICS CSCP designation, candidates must meet eligibility
requirements and pass the APICS CSCP exam. To help you get started, APICS has
developed the APICS CSCP Learning System, a comprehensive professional
development and exam preparation program. It combines print materials with
online components to deliver a customized learning experience. This easy-to-use
system is self-directed but can be combined with an instructor-led course if you
prefer a classroom setting.
Upon completion of the course, candidates will receive a certificate for 3.9 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) from Villanova University.
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Is the APICS CSCP Designation Right
for You? |
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Are you an operations or supply chain management professional
who
- is interested in obtaining more depth of knowledge and
understanding in the areas of supplier and customer
relations, international trade, the use of information
technology to enable the supply chain, or physical
logistics? is a supply chain consultant or instructor?
- works with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems?
If so, the APICS CSCP designation will enable you to advance
your career through superior supply chain management practices
that will improve your company’s competitive position and
profitability.
APICS The Association for Operations Management, the global
leader and premier source of leading-edge knowledge in
operations management, has developed the first comprehensive
educational program designed for operations and supply chain
management professionals—the APICS Certified Supply Chain
Professional (CSCP).
The APICS CSCP program takes a broad view of the field,
extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire
supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end
consumer. The program provides professionals with the skill set
necessary to understand and manage the integration and
coordination of activities within today’s increasingly intricate
supply chains.
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APICS CSCP Learning System |
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The learning system is divided into
four modules:
- Supply Chain Management Fundamentals
- Building Competitive Operations, Planning, and Logistics
- Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships
- Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain
Management
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Exam Eligibility Information |
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The APICS CSCP examination is available to individuals who
have relevant work experience and education. To Be
eligible for the APICS CSCP exam, a candidate must meet one of
the following criteria:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, plus two years of
related business experience.
- CPIM, CFPIM, CIRM, or C.P.M. designation plus two years
of related business experience.
- Five years of related business experience.
To find out more, learn about
eligibility requirements, or try a free demo of the learning
system, visit
www.apics.org/CSCP. |
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APICS CSCP Testing |
The 2008 testing date is June 21.
Candidates must submit an application documenting their
eligibility to take the APICS CSCP exam. The APICS CSCP
Eligibility Application for the exam will be posted on the APICS
website when the application period begins.
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Testing within the U.S., Canada, or Mexico
APICS has contracted with the testing vendor, ACT, to serve
customers in the United States. The APICS CSCP exams will
be administered using a linear testing approach. Candidates
answer a predetermined number of questions to assess their
knowledge in key areas. The exam is in paper and pencil
format. For information on exam locations, registration and
procedures, visit
www.apics.org/Certification/domestic.htm.
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International Testing
APICS has
contracted with Certification Administrators to serve
customers testing internationally. Contact the
Certification Administrator in your area (complete list at
www.apics.org/Certification/administrators.htm)
for current testing locations outside the United States,
Mexico, and Canada.
The APICS
CSCP exams will be administered using a linear testing approach.
Candidates answer a predetermined number of questions to assess
their knowledge in key areas. The exam is in paper and pencil
format. For information on exam registration and procedures,
visit
www.apics.org/Certification/international.htm. |
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Instructors
Art Hudson, CPIM, CSCP
Throughout his career, Art Hudson has managed small and large-scale
manufacturing and service operations. Learning to compete in a world
economy, Art has dedicated his efforts to Process Excellence, Business
Process Improvement and work class response to customer needs. He
addressed these challenges by establishing quality initiatives,
strategic and operational plans, handling organization change, improving
productivity, and containing cost. These companies include Mobil Oil
Corp. and Tyco Electronics. He is currently the President and co-owner
of Rapid Circuits, a circuit board manufacturing company addressing the
prototype and preproduction requirements of their customer base. Art
earned an engineering degree form the U.S. Military academy at West
Point and a MBA from New York University.
Lee Zimmerman, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP
Lee is NORAM Material and Logistics Manager for Gemalto, a global
supplier of smart and bank cards for financial services and
identification systems. She previously held the position of Director of
Quality and Engineering for Rutt Handcrafted Cabinetry. Lee has over 20
years of progressive experience in several mid-sized companies in the
Philadelphia area. Through her career, she has worked in a variety of
functions within operations management including: quality, engineering,
purchasing, production control, shop supervision, warehousing and MRP
installation. Lee has a BA from Case Western Reserve in Statistics and a
MBA from The Wharton School in Operations Management. An active board
member and volunteer of the Philadelphia Area Network of APICS since
1985, Lee has held the position of President four times. She has also
been involved in teaching their Manufacturing Fundamentals and CPIM
courses.
Course Fee
The course is $1950.00 for APICS members, and $2050.00 for non-members.
Registration fees include APICS CSCP Learning System manuals, learning system
online software, instructor handouts, and 39 hours of classroom instruction.
Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.
Registration
Registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail, or you may
Register Here
To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited.
For further information call 610-519-4310.
Cancellation
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of
Continuing Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once
the class begins.
Billing
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and
make secured payments electronically. You can also print official
invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation
and VU ID #, you may log onto
www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st and 15th of every month.
Payment
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement
applies to all students, including those who register too late to
receive a bill. Please see TERMS of BILLING on registration page.
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