APICS Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain (CTSC) focuses on best practices, knowledge, skills, and abilities to initiate and enact supply chain transformation. The program leverages components of globally recognized industry standards, including the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard (DS), Enterprise Standards for Sustainability, and the Digital Capabilities Model (DCM), as tools for assisting with supply chain transformation.

The APICS CTSC candidate demonstrates in-depth knowledge of supply chain strategy and planning, order and warehouse management, transformation fundamentals and global logistics, including risk management and sustainability logistics.

Who is the APICS CTSC program designed for?

APICS CTSC Program is designed for Professionals who are:

  • Supporting or executing a supply chain transformation within their organization

  • Creating business requirements documents for large-scale systems implementation.

  • Supporting a supply chain network design (redesign)

  • Developing a supply chain strategy

  • Developing and managing performance control towers, business intelligence capabilities, and supporting advanced analytics

  • Supporting a supply chain network design (redesign)

  • Section A: Supply Chain transformation

    Topic 1: Define and classify the types of Supply Chains
    Topic 2: Understand the Supply Chain Maturity Stages
    Topic 3: Understand organisational and Business Units strategies.
    Topic 4: Understand Supply Chain strategies.
    Topic 5: Explore Business Cases for Transformation and a Transformation Road Map
    Topic 6: Supply Chain Transformation Leadership and Culture

    Section B: Value Proposition, Methodologies and Organisational Design

    Topic 1: Understand Value Proposition and Value Chains
    Topic 2: Research Models, Frameworks, and Benchmarking Tools
    Topic 3: Explore Cost and Service Optimisation Road Maps
    Topic 4: Understand Business Context

    Section C: Drivers of Supply Chain Transformation

    Topic 1: Customers, Culture, and Capability Drivers of Supply Chain Segmentation
    Topic 2: Business Benchmarking and Business Value

  • Section A: Select Supply Chain Transformation Drivers

    Topic 1: Create Portfolio Charter and Select Supply Chain Transformation Tools
    Topic 2: Supply Chain Transformation Drivers
    Topic 3: Strategic Imperatives
    Topic 4: Digitalisation and Data Management Technology
    Topic 5: Product and Service Technologies
    Topic 6: Maturity Assessment
    Topic 7: Identify Common Misalignments

  • Section A: Adopt a Change Management Plan

    Topic 1: Select and Tailor Change Management Method
    Topic 2: Assign Change Management Roles and Responsibilities
    Topic 3: Provide Planned Communications and Training
    Topic 4: Identify and Implement Incentives

    Section B: Design and Implement Supply Chain Transformation Work Streams and Projects

    Topic 1: Collaborate with Internal and External Stakeholders
    Topic 2: Design and Test Solutions
    Topic 3: Implement Project Policies and Individual Projects
    Topic 4: Scale Up to Enterprise wide Solutions

    Section C: Implement Governance and a Risk Management Framework

    Topic 1: Set Portfolio and Project Management Governance
    Topic 2: Establish Secure, Resilient, and/or Sustainable Supply Chains

  • Section A: Assess the Transformation

    Topic 1: Review and Provide Feedback on Project Portfolio Performance
    Topic 2: Reassess Supply Chain Transformation Maturity

    Section B: Communicate Results and Reflect on the Transformation

    Topic 1: Measure, Document, and Report Results
    Topic 2: Implement Continual Improvement and Identify Future Initiatives

The CTSC Learning System is divided into 4 Modules

Why should you choose Trainings with ProKnoWara & Partners?

  • Passing percentage of participants taking trainings is above 90%.

  • Get a proper schedule for preparation.

  • Get connected with APICS certified trainer during and after the training.

  • Get your doubts solved even after training, till you clear exam.

  • Understand the subject better as group members share experience from various industry and help to solve your doubts.

  • Get connected to SCM professional from other top companies which can help for better career opportunities in future.

What You Get After Registration

  • ASCM Membership & Certification Upgrade.

  • ASCM CPIM learning System: 1 Hardcopy Books.

  • Exclusive Student Slide Book (only with ProKnoWara)

  • Softcopy access to Web-Based Resources:

  • Pretest,

  • Mock Test,

  • Quizzes,

  • Flashcards,

  • Exam Content Manual

  • ASCM CTSC Exam Credit (Included)

  • 1 Free Retake Exam (must attempt first exam; T&C apply)

  • 7 Weeks of Live Online Weekend Training + Unlimited Post-Training Support

  • Shipping & Customs Charges (Depends on the Location)

  • Tax, VAT, GST applicable according to the partner’s country policy

  • Lifelong Unlimited Support from ProKnoWara Team

  • Access to a Dedicated SCM Jobs Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The APICS Certified in Transportation and Supply Chain (CTSC) certification is a specialised programme designed to provide professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in transportation management and supply chain operations. This certification focusses on optimising the transportation and distribution segments of the supply chain, ensuring professionals can effectively manage logistics, reduce costs, and improve service levels.

    Key areas covered in the APICS CTSC certification include:

    1. Transportation Strategies: Best practices for optimizing transportation operations, including mode selection, route planning, and carrier management.

    2. Supply Chain Integration: Understanding how transportation fits into the broader supply chain and how to integrate logistics with other supply chain functions.

    3. Regulatory Compliance: Knowledge of the regulations governing transportation, including safety, environmental, and international trade laws.

    4. Technology Utilisation: Leveraging transportation management systems (TMS) and other technologies to enhance efficiency and visibility.

    5. Sustainability: Strategies for reducing the environmental impact of transportation and promoting sustainable logistics practices.

    The APICS CTSC certification is ideal for professionals looking to advance their careers in transportation management, logistics, and supply chain roles, providing them with a recognized credential that demonstrates their expertise in these areas.

  • Benefits to Companies:

    • Helps employees master advanced supply chain management principles that extend beyond an organization’s internal end-to-end operations from suppliers to customers.

    • Provides a higher level of skills and knowledge needed to streamline business operations and produce bottom-line results.

    Benefits to an Individual:

    • Provides candidates with all the necessary tools to effectively manage global supply chain processes and activities.

    • Enables them to implement best practices in the industry to increase supply chain efficiency.

    • Allows more credibility and recognition at your workplace.

    • If you are looking for entry Level Certification OR a certification to update your knowledge in the inventory and production field, ASCM CPIM is the best. It covers Plan, Source and Making. Refer to the CPIM brochure to know more.

    • If you want to make a career in logistics, plan for ASCM CLTD certification. It covers Delivery and Return within the organization. Refer to the ASCM CLTD brochure to know more.

    • If you want to learn about end-to-end operations management, attempt ASCM CSCP It covers the entire spectrum of the supply chain beyond the four walls of the organization.

    • When professionals (In the Top or Higher Middle-level management category) have a project to re-engineer or re-structure the supply chain of company, then every participant who is a part of the project should be SCOR-DS certified. Refer to the ASCM SCOR-DS brochure to learn more.

    • If you are looking for best practices, knowledge, skills, and abilities to initiate and enact supply chain transformation. ASCM CTSC includes transformation fundamentals and global logistics, including risk management and sustainability logistics. Refer to the ASCM CTSC brochure to know more.

  • Today, supply chain exists in almost all the fields. The list is quite vast. To name a few…

    • Manufacturing companies E-Retail

    • Technology Food & Beverage

    • Shipping

    • Automotive

    • Fashion

    • Healthcare Oil and Gas

    • E-Commerce, and so on.

  • Yes, APICS/ASCM Certifications are recognized globally.

  • Being an ASCM member, you get discounts on the course components on the ASCM exams, learning system and Bundles.

    • You can make the payment either through Net Banking or Credit Card.

    • Payment Terms: i. 100% Advance ii. Instalments

  • Yes, you can. Kindly connect with our sales team for further assistance on the same.

  • Pattern: The Online exam is for 3.5 hours, and a participant needs to attempt 150 multiple choice questions and no negative marking. The result is prompted within few seconds of completing the Exam.

    Score: The CTSC exam score range is 200-350. A minimum score of 300 or higher is required to pass the examination. Any score of 299 or below is termed as failed or not pass.

    • You can take exams across the globe at the PearsonVUE exam and test centres.

    • You can search for a convenient location and as per schedule your exam.

  • APICS/ASCM Certificates are valid for 5 years. Within these 5 years a candidate must earn and submit 75 points to renew certificate for another 5 years. For more information on the rules and policies on maintaining certification, please visit https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/certification-maintenance.

  • APICS certifications help you increase your knowledge, like any other qualification, in management stream. So, it should lead to a new job, an increment or a promotion but this cannot be said with certainty as they sway heavily in both, the positive and negative directions. The changes in demand and supply equation of skilled Man-power in the job market can affect your career advancement. However, salary surveys done by APICS in the US in the past show that APICS-certified professionals tend to earn more salary on average than non-certified professionals in the same role, proving a higher Preference for APICS-certified professionals in the Industry. Therefore, it can be confirmed that on average, Professionals certified in APICS are preferred over non-certified professionals in the relevant fields. This should in turn lead to better opportunities for you on completion of the course, compared to others, in the job market, increments and promotions, in the relevant job roles and career pathways.

  • Training is always beneficial for certifications. You can always connect with the instructor for any doubts or queries related to the study material and have a smooth process towards your exams. KnoWerx instructors have more than 35 years of experience and the passing ratio of KnoWerX candidates is 90%, and too in first attempt.