HERE & NOW

APICS Certifications

This is a joint collaboration between Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and APICS The Association for Operations Management. The alignment of two APICS programmes, Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), to the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework, has set a significant milestone for logistics and supply chain training in Singapore, signifying the recognition of supply chain industry as a critical economy driver to overcome the ever-increasing growth demand.

NOW AVAILABLE IN WSQ FRAMEWORK, HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. Apply Techniques in Supply Chain Management 2. Perform Master Planning of Resources 3. Develop Detailed Scheduling and Planning 4. Perform Execution and Control of Operations 5. Manage Strategic Resources

APICS CPIM EXAM

LEARN TAKE OBTAIN

+ = APICS CERTIFIED IN PRODUCTION AND

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Develop Supply Chain Professional Skills APICS CSCP

EXAM + = APICS CERTIFIED SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONAL

BENEFITS OF APICS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES TO ORGANISATIONS

1. Create a common understanding, vocabulary, processes, and frameworks within their entity to address their supply chain challenges and opportunities

2. The proven knowledge and organisational skills to strategically streamline operations 3. The tools to effectively manage global supply chain activities where suppliers, plants, distributors and

customers are located around the world 4. The ability to interact with existing resources and your ERP system to increase the efficiency of the workplace

environment 5. Boost productivity, collaboration and innovation 6. The skills to create consistency and foster collaboration through best practices, common terminology, and

corporate-wide communication

PANEL DISCUSSION

WSQ Modules that lead to APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (APICS CPIM)

MODULE OUTLINES

Module 1: WSQ Apply Techniques in Supply Chain Management (30 hours) COURSE OUTLINE - Introduction to Manufacturing - Demand Management - Master Planning - Material Requirements Planning (MRP) - Capacity Management and Production Control Activity - Aggregate Inventory Management - Item Inventory Management - Purchasing and Physical Distribution - Lean/JIT and Quality Systems - Theory of Constraints

Module 3: WSQ Develop Detailed Scheduling and Planning (30 hours) COURSE OUTLINE - Inventory Policies - Inventory Planning - Information Used in the Material Planning Process - Material Requirement Planning (MRP) Mechanics - Detailed Capacity Planning - Detailed Capacity Management - Establishing Supplier Relationships - Supplier Partnerships and Review Activity

Module 5: WSQ Manage Strategic Resources (30 hours) COURSE OUTLINE 1. Understanding the Business Environment - Globalisation/Location Issues - Information Requirements - Sustainability 2. Developing Operations Strategy - Performance Objectives/Goals - Product/Service Design - Structure and Infrastructure - Coordination Strategy - Measurement - Logistics - Organisation Commitment Process 3. Implementing Operations Strategy - Risk and Risk Mitigation - Change Management - Infrastructure Systems - Structural Deployment

Module 4: WSQ Perform Execution and Control of Operations (30 hours) COURSE OUTLINE - Planning, Execution and Control - Scheduling Production and Process Operations - Authorising, Executing and Reporting Activities for Push Systems - Communicating Customer-Supplier Information and Controlling Resources - Quality and Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Basic Concepts - Quality and Continuous Improvement Initiatives - Making It Happen - Quality Management Processes - Evaluating Performance of Production Operations

Module 2: WSQ Perform Master Planning of Resources (30 hours) COURSE OUTLINE - The Business Planning Process - Forecasting Demand - Demand Management and Customer Service - Distribution Planning - The Sales and Operation Planning Process - The Master Scheduling Process - Managing the master Scheduling Process - Measuring Performance and Validating the Plan Who Should Attend

APICS CPIM programme is appropriate for individuals working in: - Production and Inventory Management - Operations - Supply Chain Management - Procurement - Materials Management - Purchasing - Finance and Cost Accounting - Manufacturing Information Systems

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Awards

Classes are conducted 2 times a week, 7pm to 10pm (3 hours), totaling 150 training hours, inclusive of assessments.

Programme Fees Regular Fee Per Module : S$1,369.60 (inclusive of 7% GST) With Government Funding Per Module: S$410.88 (inclusive of 7% GST and government funding, applicable to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) Minimum 75% attendance is required and candidate must sit and pass all WDA assessments in order to be eligible for the government funding. Course fee includes original APICS Course material comprising printed textbook. Course fee excludes the cost of APICS CPIM module exams.

Programme Delivery

Upon completion of this programme, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) for each individual module.

WSQ Module that leads to APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (APICS CSCP)

WSQ Develop Supply Chain Professional Skills

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management

- Broad concepts of supply chain management, including primary processes, objectives, integration methods and benefits - Alignment of supply chain and business strategies - Key considerations for supply chain design and continuous improvement - Key measures for planning and controlling inventories - Fundamentals of logistics in supply chain management - Identifying and managing market segments - Demand forecasting and management techniques - Keys to effective CRM - Core concepts of supply management

Unit 2: Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance

- Sustainability practices in design and operation of a supply chain - Risk , its sources, impacts, and mitigation methods - Globally dispersed supply and demand, and the impact of free trade zones and trading blocs - Measurement of, and efficiency and responsiveness in the supply chain - Technologies for design, data, operations and communications in supply chain management - Factors influencing demand, including design, marketing, selling, and matching customer orders - Core concepts of CRM including strategies, technologies, and key implementation challenges - Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM), including strategies, improved management of sources, relevant technologies and measurement - Inventory planning and control methods

Unit 3: Implementation and Operations

- Supply chain dynamics and the balance of responsiveness and efficiency - Managing supply from internal and external sources - Implementation of demand plans , including prioritisation and fulfilment, and capturing and communicating point-of- sale data - Tools and techniques to support continuous improvement strategies

Who Should Attend APICS CSCP programme is appropriate for professionals seeking in-depth knowledge and understanding of their entire supply chain. This programme is also suitable for employees hoping to boost productivity and collaboration, innovators promoting global supply chain management, and managers working to improve lead time, inventory, productivity and bottom line.

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Programme Delivery Classes are conducted 2 times a week, 7pm to 10pm (3 hours), totalling 48 training hours, inclusive of assessment.

Programme Fees Regular Fee: S$3,723.60 (inclusive of 7% GST) With Government Funding: S$1,117.08 (inclusive of 7% GST and government funding, applicable to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) Minimum 75% attendance is required and candidate must sit and pass the WDA assessment in order to be eligible for the government funding. Course fee includes original APICS Course material comprising printed course materials, online review and practice testing tools. Course fee excludes the cost of APICS CSCP exam.

Awards Upon completion of this module, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) will be issued by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

COURSE OUTLINES

Module 1: APICS Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management • Broad concepts of supply chain management, including primary processes, objectives, integration methods and benefits • Alignment of supply chain and business strategies • Key considerations for supply chain design and continuous improvement • Key measures for planning and controlling inventories • Fundamentals of logistics in supply chain management • Identifying and managing market segments • Demand forecasting and management techniques • Keys to effective CRM • Core concepts of supply management Module 2: APICS Supply Chain Strategy, Design, and Compliance • Sustainability practices in design and operation of a supply chain • Risk , its sources, impacts, and mitigation methods • Globally dispersed supply and demand, and the impact of free trade zones and trading blocs • Measurement of, and efficiency and responsiveness in the supply chain • Technologies for design, data, operations and communications in supply chain management • Factors influencing demand, including design, marketing, selling, and matching customer orders • Core concepts of CRM including strategies, technologies, and key implementation challenges • Fundamentals of supplier relationship management (SRM), including strategies, improved management of sources, relevant technologies and measurement • Inventory planning and control methods Module 3: APICS Implementation and Operations • Supply chain dynamics and the balance of responsiveness and efficiency • Managing supply from internal and external sources • Implementation of demand plans , including prioritisation and fulfilment, and capturing and communicating point-of-sale data • Tools and techniques to support continuous improvement strategies

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APICS CPIM APICS CSCP

The APICS CPIM certification provides a common platform for individuals to evaluate their knowledge of production and inventory management. APICS CPIM focuses primarily on manufacturing and provides an in-depth view of materials management, master scheduling, production planning, forecasting, and quality improvement within the confines of the operation.

The APICS CSCP certification takes a broader view, extending the APICS CPIM knowledge to companies’ external operations to encompass all of the steps throughout the supply chain – from suppliers through the company to the end consumer – and how to effectively manage the integration of these activities to maximise a company’s value chain.

Operations Management covered in this programme: - Improve productivity by looking outside of internal

operations and through the entire supply chain - Create and execute supply chain strategy to meet

customer needs, reduce costs, and increase profits - Incorporate your end-to-end view of the supply chain into

organisational activities

Operations Management covered in this programme: - Improve productivity across your organisation’s

supply chain - Streamline operations through accurate forecasting - Maximise customer satisfaction by delivering products

and sevices Just-In-Time - Increase profitability by optimising your organisation’s

inventory investment

APICS CPIM candidates must pass one exam in each of the following modules: 1. Basics of Supply Chain Management 2. Master Planning of Resources 3. Detailed Scheduling and Planning 4. Execution and Control of Operations 5. Strategic management of Resources

APICS CSCP candidates must pass one exam covering the following modules: 1. Supply Chain Management Fundamental 2. Building Competitive Operations, Planning and Logistics 3. Managing Customer and Supplier Relationship 4. Using Information Technology to Enable Supply Chain

Management

APICS CPIM exam has no eligibility requirements. APICS CSCP exam eligibility requirements: 1. 5 years of related business experience, OR 2. Possess APICS CPIM, APICS CFPIM, APICS CIRM, C.P.M.

and two years of related business experience, OR 3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and two years of related

business experience

Suitable for all levels of management starting from junior managers to presidents.

The pre-requisites stipulated making CSCP suitable for middle management or higher management.

is suitable for me –

WHICH

CPIM CSCP OR ?

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME