APICS to begin certifying supply chain professionals

April 1, 2005
APICS the Association for Operations Management (www.apics.org) has introduced a new industry certification in the field of supply chain management. The

APICS — the Association for Operations Management (www.apics.org) has introduced a new industry certification in the field of supply chain management. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation is aimed at professionals interested in increasing their knowledge of supply chain management, those currently working in the field of supply chain management, and those working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The CSCP learning system will consist of a blended learning approach incorporating self-directed study courses, web-based learning and classroom-based education offered through colleges and universities, corporations and the APICS network of local chapters throughout North America.

The CSCP program will be launched this fall.