CISCOM Exam is conducted on the 3rd Friday of every month. Please contact the instructor to book your exam when you have completed your course and are ready to take the exam.
The CISCOM training course is a comprehensive and integrated program designed to align supply chain processes with competitive business strategies. Leveraging methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Just-in-Time, CISCOM aims to enhance performance and efficiency in supply chain and logistics functions.
Course Structure
CISCOM combines self-paced review with instructor-led coaching sessions, making it a flexible and effective learning experience. Classes are held online, spanning a total of six months. However, the duration can be extended to a maximum of 12 months, or fast-tracked to a shorter period based on individual participants’ time commitment.
Learning Resources
- Downloadable print-ready handbooks
- Recorded video lessons
- Quizzes
- Examples and solutions
- Practice exam
- Instructor-led training as per course option
Training Mode
The hybrid training approach gives the choice between self-paced course review and instructor-led coaching, thus offering effective utilization of time and resources.
Course Content
The CISCOM program covers all the essential concepts, processes, terminology, formulas, and calculations used in today’s supply chain and logistics management. It includes role play, case studies, and hands-on simulation models using spreadsheets for practical application. Key topics include:
- Supply Chain Management principles and elements
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Materials Requirement Planning
- Capacity Requirements Planning
- Forecasting and inventory management (e.g., Economic Order Quantity, Safety Stock Model)
- Production strategies (e.g., Chase and Level, Push and Pull)
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Productivity improvement tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints)
Certification
The CISCOM exam is conducted online and is proctored. Upon passing, the certificate, bearing a unique identification and valid for life, is added to the learner’s account and can be downloaded and printed as needed.
Career Opportunities
The CISCOM certification prepares students for various roles within supply chain and logistics management, including:
- Supply Chain Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Distribution Manager
- Warehouse Manager
- Inventory Manager/Planner/Analyst
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Operations Manager
Learning Objectives
Upon completing the CISCOM training, participants will be able to:
- Describe basic supply chain management principles
- Identify supply chain channels and factors affecting performance
- Perform key supply chain calculations (e.g., Standard Deviation of Forecast Error, Safety Stock Requirement)
- Recognize production strategies and calculate related costs
- Apply inventory management principles and perform relevant calculations
- Utilize productivity improvement tools such as Just-In-Time, Lean, and Six Sigma
The CISCOM program is ideal for those aspiring to work in supply chain and logistics roles and those looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in operations planning, purchasing, manufacturing, distribution management, and inventory management.
Enroll in CISCOM today to build a strong foundation in supply chain and operations management and advance your career with confidence.
