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Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM, Level 2)
Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM, Level 2)
The Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) is the Advanced Level Certification of IPSCMI Supply Chain Management Series, a core certification program of IPSCMI. This certification program is uniquely designed and will be of particular benefit to Supply Chain Professionals, Managers, Officers, Directors, as well as any other managers with responsibilities for developing strategies and managing the supply chain from capital projects through manufacturing, marketing and customer services as well as those covering sourcing, systems, finance and distributions.
Introduction
IPSCMI defines supply chain management as: Supply Chain Management is to effectively organize suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and end customers into a supply chain network for integrated management. Planning, organizing, leading and controlling the flows of demand, products/services, information and financials through the entire supply chain process from the supplier’s supplier to the customer’s customer to optimize the value enhancement process of the supply chain, and improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain, so as to meet the needs of the end customers with the minimum supply chain cost.
IPSCMI Supply Chain Management certifications are the first professional supply chain management certifications in the world. The Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) is the Advanced Level of IPSCMI Supply Chain Management Series, a core certification program of IPSCMI.
The CISCM program is designed for supply chain and purchasing professionals who want to grow into a senior management level. This program focuses on the strategic aspects of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the Supply Chain Management function.
This certification program will test for an understanding of contemporary international logistics and supply chain management. The increasing integration of all functions of the firm requires that logistics and supply chain professionals must be aware of the impact that logistical decision-making has on other elements of the firm’s strategic goals and objectives. In addition, the current logistics and supply chain professional must have an awareness of the changes in and increased use of technology, emphasis on strategic planning, and supply chain integration as a competitive imperative.
Candidates must be able to view a broader perspective of the importance of network design, the financial impact of logistical decision making, and the relationship development and management needed for effective 3rd party logistics partnerships.
The use of technology and information systems to provide the basis for firm- and supply chain-wide integration and cooperation is necessary for successful operations. The candidate must be aware of the implications for improving logistical operations, intra, and inter-firm coordination, and increasing customer value afforded by the use of appropriately designed and integrated information systems.
Candidates must profess knowledge and manifest skills and abilities in design and management of the firm’s inbound (materials management) and outbound (distribution) flow of physical goods and related information. Often studied and managed as two distinct components, the trend is now to take advantage of trade-offs and other economies that are available in the individual legs of materials management and distribution. True efficiencies and corporate strategic advantages are not gained until both are fully integrated into one single logistics system.
Candidates will need to profess knowledge, skill, and ability in logistics and supply chain management and planning tasks in depth, and profess an integrative perspective on logistics and supply chain. Since the field continues to evolve through organizational change, adoption of greater responsibilities, and application of new concepts, the candidate should generally be prepared for many questions which call for the development of proposals and supporting arguments dealing with such changes. A truly effective logistics or supply chain professional not only knows what changes need to be implemented, but also is persuasive in gaining top management approval of such changes.
Candidates must have an understanding of transportation economics, which is fundamental to sound transportation management decision-making by both users and providers. They must possess knowledge, skill, and ability in three primary areas of emphasis: (1) application of demand, cost, and pricing principles to transportation; (2) the operating, service and financial characteristics of the various modes and types of transportation; and (3) managerial issues in transportation.
Candidates must know the economic role of transportation in society; demand for transportation; costing and pricing in transportation; rate making in practice; transportation regulation; carrier operations and terminals; transportation quality, value, and customer satisfaction; private transportation; future directions of transportation; and selected contemporary issues in carrier management.
Because this is an international certification, candidates must profess a familiarity with the logistics and supply chain processes required in moving goods and people across international boundaries, the transportation modes used in such movement, and current logistics issues in the global environment. The objective will be accomplished through systematic study of components of international logistics systems, including: the ocean shipping industry, international air transportation, seaports and airports, other participants in international logistics, laws and regulations, situational factors, and policy issues.
Candidates will need to profess knowledge, skill, and ability in the processes and professional players required in the importing and exporting of goods, and with current problems and issues in international transportation and logistics.
Focus will be from the perspective of importing into and exporting from the United States, but much of the material can be generalized to other countries.
IPSCMI Supply Chain Management certifications are the first professional supply chain management certifications in the world. The Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM) is the Advanced Level of IPSCMI Supply Chain Management Series, a core certification program of IPSCMI.
The CISCM program is designed for supply chain and purchasing professionals who want to grow into a senior management level. This program focuses on the strategic aspects of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the Supply Chain Management function.
This certification program will test for an understanding of contemporary international logistics and supply chain management. The increasing integration of all functions of the firm requires that logistics and supply chain professionals must be aware of the impact that logistical decision-making has on other elements of the firm’s strategic goals and objectives. In addition, the current logistics and supply chain professional must have an awareness of the changes in and increased use of technology, emphasis on strategic planning, and supply chain integration as a competitive imperative.
Candidates must be able to view a broader perspective of the importance of network design, the financial impact of logistical decision making, and the relationship development and management needed for effective 3rd party logistics partnerships.
The use of technology and information systems to provide the basis for firm- and supply chain-wide integration and cooperation is necessary for successful operations. The candidate must be aware of the implications for improving logistical operations, intra, and inter-firm coordination, and increasing customer value afforded by the use of appropriately designed and integrated information systems.
Candidates must profess knowledge and manifest skills and abilities in design and management of the firm’s inbound (materials management) and outbound (distribution) flow of physical goods and related information. Often studied and managed as two distinct components, the trend is now to take advantage of trade-offs and other economies that are available in the individual legs of materials management and distribution. True efficiencies and corporate strategic advantages are not gained until both are fully integrated into one single logistics system.
Candidates will need to profess knowledge, skill, and ability in logistics and supply chain management and planning tasks in depth, and profess an integrative perspective on logistics and supply chain. Since the field continues to evolve through organizational change, adoption of greater responsibilities, and application of new concepts, the candidate should generally be prepared for many questions which call for the development of proposals and supporting arguments dealing with such changes. A truly effective logistics or supply chain professional not only knows what changes need to be implemented, but also is persuasive in gaining top management approval of such changes.
Candidates must have an understanding of transportation economics, which is fundamental to sound transportation management decision-making by both users and providers. They must possess knowledge, skill, and ability in three primary areas of emphasis: (1) application of demand, cost, and pricing principles to transportation; (2) the operating, service and financial characteristics of the various modes and types of transportation; and (3) managerial issues in transportation.
Candidates must know the economic role of transportation in society; demand for transportation; costing and pricing in transportation; rate making in practice; transportation regulation; carrier operations and terminals; transportation quality, value, and customer satisfaction; private transportation; future directions of transportation; and selected contemporary issues in carrier management.
Because this is an international certification, candidates must profess a familiarity with the logistics and supply chain processes required in moving goods and people across international boundaries, the transportation modes used in such movement, and current logistics issues in the global environment. The objective will be accomplished through systematic study of components of international logistics systems, including: the ocean shipping industry, international air transportation, seaports and airports, other participants in international logistics, laws and regulations, situational factors, and policy issues.
Candidates will need to profess knowledge, skill, and ability in the processes and professional players required in the importing and exporting of goods, and with current problems and issues in international transportation and logistics.
Focus will be from the perspective of importing into and exporting from the United States, but much of the material can be generalized to other countries.
Certification Objectives
The supply chain management function is in the midst of unprecedented change. The transformation is being driven by globalization in consumer and supplier markets, as well as by rapid technological advances that facilitates supply chain on any scale.
The CISCM program is designed for supply chain and purchasing professionals who want to grow into a senior management level. This program focuses on the strategic aspects of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling the Supply Chain Management function.
Upon completion of this certification program, students should be able to:
✓ Understand contemporary international logistics and supply chain management. The increasing integration of all functions of the firm requires that logistics and supply chain professionals must be aware of the impact that logistical decision-making has on other elements of the firm’s strategic goals and objectives. In addition, the current logistics and supply chain professional must have an awareness of the changes in and increased use of technology, emphasis on strategic planning, and supply chain integration as a competitive imperative.
✓ Understand the basic elements of the logistics function. This includes the areas pertaining to the delivery of customer value, including the management of transportation, inventory flows, purchasing (both domestic and international), supply management, and warehouse management.
✓ Appreciate a broader perspective of the importance of network design, the financial impact of logistical decision making, and the relationship development and management needed for effective 3rd party logistics partnerships.
✓ Apply technology and information systems to provide the basis for firm and supply chain-wide integration and cooperation is necessary for successful operations. The candidate must be aware of the implications for improving logistical operations, intra, and inter-firm coordination, and increasing customer value afforded by the use of appropriately designed and integrated information systems.
✓ Understand the relationship of firm-level logistics with the broader perspective of the supply chain. It is important that the candidate have a broader perspective than that of the firm. This requires an understanding of the impact that firm-level logistics management decisions have on the operating efficiency of the supply chain itself.
✓ Obtain knowledge and manifest skills and abilities in design and management of the firm’s inbound (materials management) and outbound (distribution) flow of physical goods and related information. Often studied and managed as two distinct components, the trend is now to take advantage of trade-offs and other economies that are available in the individual legs of materials management and distribution. True efficiencies and corporate strategic advantages are not gained until both are fully integrated into one single logistics system.
✓ Obtain knowledge, skill, and ability in logistics and supply chain management and planning tasks in depth, and profess an integrative perspective on logistics and supply chain. Since the field continues to evolve through organizational change, adoption of greater responsibilities, and application of new concepts, the candidate should generally be prepared for many questions which call for the development of proposals and supporting arguments dealing with such changes. A truly effective logistics or supply chain professional not only knows what changes need to be implemented, but also is persuasive in gaining top management approval of such changes.
✓ Understand transportation economics, which is fundamental to sound transportation management decision-making by both users and providers. They must possess knowledge, skill, and ability in three primary areas of emphasis: (1) application of demand, cost, and pricing principles to transportation; (2) the operating, service and financial characteristics of the various modes and types of transportation; and (3) managerial issues in transportation.
✓ Obtain familiarity with the logistics and supply chain processes required in moving goods and people across international boundaries, the transportation modes used in such movement, and current logistics issues in the global environment. The objective will be accomplished through systematic study of components of international logistics systems, including: the ocean shipping industry, international air transportation, seaports and airports, other participants in international logistics, laws and regulations, situational factors, and policy issues.
✓ Obtain knowledge, skill, and ability in the processes and professional players required in the importing and exporting of goods, and with current problems and issues in international transportation and logistics.
Modules for CISCM Certification
Module 1 Supply Chain Planning
• The warning signs of ineffective planning.
• The need for concurrent planning.
• The focus of strategic supply chain management.
• Application of control tower methodology and technology can provide benefits relating to visibility and beyond.
• The three strategy- making tasks
• Strategic analysis tools
• Key benefits of demand management
• Advanced sales &operations planning
• How to apply DDRMP?
• Seven principles of supply chain management
• 5 steps to prepare for a logistics outsource
• The benefits of both Inventory Optimization (IO) and Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization (MEIO)
• Warehouse planning process
• Three skills critical to strategic procurement planning (supply market research, spend analysis and management, and make or buy).
• Global supply chain guide
Module 2 Supply Chain Organization and Design
• SCOR business process, levels and performance measurement.
• Supply chain operations reference model
• The relationship of DCM to SCOR
• Identify the different types of supply chains and the advantages/disadvantages of each
• Organizational models for successful Supply Chain Management
• Network Design process
• Integration of operations and the supply chain
• Supply Chain Segmentation steps
• Continuous improvement process for the global supply chain
• Three strategies for building resilience in your supply chain
Module 3 Supply Chain Leadership and Execution
• Project management for procurement and contracting professionals
• The triple constraint of project management
• Project management tools and techniques
• 9 project management knowledge areas
• How do project management (PM) and other disciplines relate?
• The five views of CRM
• Supplier relationship management
• Ways of promoting good relations and trust
• Issues in supplier product education and involvement
• Forward vs. reverse logistics
• Strategic reverse logistics
• Key reverse logistics management element
• Financial supply chain management
Module 4 Supply Chain Control
• What are the common sources of risk and how can we manage them effectively?
• Supply Chain Risk Management Approaches
• Supply chain performance and the balanced scorecard
• Kaizen Benefits and how to implement Kaizen
• How do leadership and change relate?
• Global supply chain analytics
• The four steps to identify key metrics
• How to use your metrics for effective supply chain execution?
Examinations
Completion of the certification program requires completion of an 80 question multiple choice examination prepared from the INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEGE. The examination is prepared by a Board of Examiners consisting of a range of Certified, Sustaining, and Educator Members within the three above Institutes/Societies.
The examination locations are determined by the individual candidates and their proctors. A proctor may be an individual who is currently an active Certified Member, or a manager, supervisor, teacher, professor, or anyone of such standing. Each proctor is determined on a case-by-case basis. IPSCMI wishes to make it possible for every qualified candidate to complete the certification program in a convenient and timely manner.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates who wish to become certified must meet the following requirements:
1. AA degree OR more than three years of experience in purchasing/supply chain management.
2. Satisfactory completion of a 3 hour multiple choice examination covering the INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (ISCMBOK) addressed in the training program.
3. Completion of an application for certification and payment of all fees.
