The Association for Operations Management (APICS) recently launched a new certification program for supply chain professionals. The Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designation was designed to meet the educational needs of those in the growing supply chain management field. It takes a broad view of the industry, extending beyond internal operations to encompass the entire supply chain—from the supplier, through the company, to the end consumer.

“The APICS CSCP designation will equip today’s professionals with the credentials to improve their company’s competitive success and their own professional advancement,” says Thomas J. Krupka, APICS president. “The new CSCP designation reflects the expanding role supply chain management plays in today’s increasingly competitive global marketplace.”

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