The Learning System is a comprehensive exam prep program, providing print and digital materials, interactive activities, and downloadable content so you can study anywhere. The platform includes:

  • A personalized study experience, prioritizing content based on your knowledge gaps, so you know where to focus your study efforts to pass the exam.

  • Microlearning so you can focus on smaller content segments to maximize your time and your understanding.

  • Expanded learning modalities, including flashcards, quizzes and videos to help bring key concepts to life.

  • Progress tracker to show you how you’re progressing through the course.

  • Convenience through a mobile-first design and access to learnings via any mobile device, tablet or computer – 24/7.

Is the CTSC program right for you?

ASCM’s Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) designation takes transformation professionals through the journey of creating the rationale and urgency for a supply chain transformation, preparing for it, executing it, and reflecting on its results.

If you have any of these responsibilities, consider pursuing the CTSC:

  • Analyzing the current state of your company’s processes and comparing company performance to corporate goals

  • Evaluate supply chain performance

  • Oversee supply chain improvement program or a porfolio of projects

  • Team member on a supply chain improvement project

The APICS CTSC Learning System is made up of four modules.

Module 1: Supply Chain Transformation Overview. This module provides a foundation for helping stakeholders understand what is needed in a transformation and how to develop a sense of urgency around it.

The module addresses understanding organizational, business unit, and supply chain strategies. To help set the scope of the transformation, it covers key transformation roles, value propositions, frameworks, business context, and transformation drivers.

Module 2: Preparing for Supply Chain Transformation. This module addresses:

·       Selecting transformation drivers,

·       Assessing the as-is and to-be states by specifying a balanced and integrated set of metrics

·       Identifying initiatives to address gaps

·       Initiating transformation projects

·       Developing and finalizing a business case

·       Creating a transformation road map

·       Establishing governance

·       Drafting execution plans

Module 3: Executing Supply Chain Transformation. This module covers transformation execution, including the need for rigorous change management, training, work streams and projects, metric frameworks, pilots, scaling up, overcoming challenges, and governance.

Module 4: Review of Supply Chain Transformation. This module addresses the critical need for transformation campaigns to reflect on results and standardize and sustain processes. This includes considering lessons learned and identifying future initiatives.