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APICS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

COMPETENCY MODEL

©2009 APICS The Association for Operations Management

Introduction
Supply chain managers are crucial to the global economy. They represent a unique discipline responsible
for supporting the global network of delivering products and services across the entire supply chain,
from raw materials to end customers. Specifically, supply chain managersengage in the design, planning,
execution, control, and supervision of supply chain activities with the objectives of creating net value,
building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand,
and measuring performance globally.
APICS The Association for Operations Management is the premier membership organization providing
education, certification, andcareer development opportunities to supply chain professionals worldwide.
The APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) Learning System and corresponding
certification gives professionals the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. Knowledge and skills
combined with work experience create the competencies required for individuals to excel in their careers
and distinguishthemselves in their field. In recognition of this, APICS developed the Supply Chain
Manager Competency Model to guide individuals considering careers in supply chain management,
supply chain professionals seeking to advance their positions, and human resource managers who are
hiring in this fast-growing field.

About the Model
The structure of the APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model followsguidelines set by the
Employment and Training Administration of the United States Department of Labor. The model is
visually represented in a diagram for easy reference, as seen on the following page. The model is organized
into tiers of competencies and includes descriptions of the activities and behaviors associated with each
competency. The Competency Model Clearinghouse defines competency as “thecapability to apply or use
a set of related knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform 'critical work functions' or
tasks in a defined work setting.” In many cases, the competencies outlined in this model are adapted from
the APICS Operations Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK) Framework.

Acknowledgements
The APICS Supply Chain Manager Competency Model was a research projectundertaken by the APICS
2009 Future Leaders. They were supported by the 2009 Body of Knowledge Committee, the 2009 Voice
of the Customer Committee, and staff in the Professional Development Division of APICS. In addition,
APICS leaders and staff used public domain information obtained from the Competency Model
Clearinghouse (www.Careeronestop.org) in the model’s creation.
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Distribution

Warehousing

Logistics

International
Regulations

Strategic Sourcing/
Supplier Relationship

Management
Customer
Relationship

Management
Applying Lean/Six
Sigma Tools

Supply Chain-SpecificCertification

Warehouse
Management

Transportation
Management

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Synchronization

Risk
Management

Sustainability

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Management

Process Improvement/
Six Sigma

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Scheduling Control

Teamwork

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Responsibility

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for Comprehension

Applied Science
and Technology

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