APICS CSCP Program Overview APICS Chapter Monterrey

1. APICS CSCP Program OverviewAPICS Chapter Monterrey

2. The State of Supply Chain Operations • Cost-cutting is the focus of business today. To remain competitive, they must • Reduce the cost of material, labor, and each unit • Contend with increases in wages, benefits, and government regulations • Search for the lowest labor cost to remain competitive • Deal with overhead costs that are often not included in estimates

3. The State of Supply Chain Operations • The “World is Flat” and as a result, supply chains are becoming more complex. • Spread of computing and the Internet • Improved global logistics • Products • Transportation • Trade barriers • Opening of new national sources • China • India • Eastern Block Nations

4. The State of Supply Chain Operations • Businesses everywhere must contend with a new geography that incorporates both outsourcing and insourcing. • Factories and sourcing from other countries • Long shipping lines and shipping delays • Additional warehousing needs • Complexity in distribution

5. The Advantage Offered by the APICS CSCP • APICS developed the APICS CSCP program to help organizations find solutions to the challenges presented by today’s complex supply chains. The APICS CSCP program is • The first certification program that focuses on the entire supply chain…supplier through operations to client issues • Perhaps the only broad supply chain certification in existence. • The global standard in supply chain education and certification

6. The Advantage Offered by the APICS CSCP • The APICS CSCP will • Increase the knowledge of your supply chain management team • Enhance the skills of your supply chain management team • Maximize the benefits of enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems • Add increased value to cross-functional teams • Enhance executive leadership skills

7. The Ideal APICS CSCP Candidate • The APICS CSCP Program is designed for operations and supply chain management professionals who • need in-depth 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 • are supply chain consultants, corporate trainers, or instructors • work with enterprise resources planning (ERP) systems

8. Gaining Knowledge • Individuals will gain the knowledge and skills demanded of supply chain leaders in all sectors of the worldwide economy. • Specialized skills that boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation • Knowledge of how to positively affect lead times, inventory, productivity, and bottom-line profitability • Increased knowledge to effectively and efficiently manage supply chain activities when there are suppliers, plants, distributors, and customers around the world • Expertise and confidence leading to job satisfaction

9. APICS CSCP Content • The APICS CSCP Body of Knowledge covers • Supply Chain Management Fundamentals • Building Competitive Operations Planning and Logistics • Managing Customer and Supplier Relationships • Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain Management

10. APICS CSCP Exam Preparation Options • Self-Directed • This format provides individuals with the freedom to study where and when it’s convenient—at home, at work, or on business trips. • Instructor-Led • This format offers the leadership of a qualified instructor, the opportunity to collaborate with peers, and a set schedule to keep candidates on track. • Corporate Group • Train a large group of employees at the location of your choice.

11. APICS CSCP Preparation Courses in Monterrey • Chapter Monterrey resources: • Pool of 7 CSCP Certified practitioners instructors in Monterrey with CPIM, CIRM, PMP and MBA designations. • CSCP certified • 10 CSCP certified in Monterrey from June 2006 up to date • More than 7 years serving the educational initiatives for the Monterrey industries. • Instructors with experience as international speakers

12. The Advantages Offered by the APICS CSCP instructor-led courses in Monterrey • The APICS CSCP courses in Monterrey will offer • Networking and experience sharing with practitioner instructors in different fields and industries in Monterrey who provide with proven experiences that will help you to prepare your exam and use ideas in your company. • You will be couched to use the on-line testing database (+500 questions) that will provide you with example testing that will improve your position to pass the exam. • You will have the opportunity to share with other participants in the seminar about questions, ideas and different problem scenarios that will enrich your experience as SCM professional.

13. Start on the Path to Improved Supply Chain Management “Organizations today cannot achieve competitive success by having only excellent internal processes. Required is an understanding of all the processes, both within and outside of a given organization, involved in delivering an on-time, quality product or service to the end user.” Robert Vokurka, Ph.D., CFPIM, CIRM For more information about how you or your organization can participate in the APICS CSCP program, visit www.apics.org/CSCP

14. CSCP 2010 Duración: 48 horas. Sesiones: 8 Sábados de 8:00 a 14:00 Hrs. Instructores: Impartido con Instructores certificados como CSCP y CPIM. Inscripciones: Gustavo Benítez 806 301 54 gustavo.benitez@apics-mty.org Inversión: Precio Socio Precio No Socio Curso: $ 2,100 USD $ 2,300 USD Examen: $ 570 USD $ 720 USD

15. APICS Chapter MonterreyMore information:Gustavo Benítez (MTY) : Mobile: 8063-0154Irma Delgado:Office : 8335-0367Mobile : 1341-0664