Concepts for understanding supply chains and improving decisions, with fictional examples. Read the translated text below each visual; images and downloads remain in Portuguese.
Original introductory content on the eight general topics in the public CSCP module 1–8 structure. It does not reproduce teaching materials, cover the entire programme or replace the course or official preparation. Independent material, with no ASCM/APICS affiliation, sponsorship or endorsement. CSCP is an ASCM/APICS certification.
Consider promotions, seasonality and actual orders.
Bias
Check whether forecasts consistently err in the same direction.
S&OP
Align demand, resources and finance in a shared plan.
Fictional example: A store forecasts 100 units and sells 120. Absolute error is 20. Before increasing stock, investigate promotions, trends and product shortages.
Review the forecast; turn deviations into learning.
Add transport, inventory, facilities and capital costs.
Visibility
Share reliable order and capacity data.
Resilience
Assess alternatives for critical nodes and routes.
Fictional example: A second distribution centre may shorten delivery times but increase stock and fixed costs. Compare scenarios with the same demand and service target.
Include freight, failures and maintenance or usage costs.
Qualification
Check capacity, compliance and continuity.
Contract
Define deliverables, responsibilities and performance reviews.
Fictional example: Per unit: A costs R$90 + R$15 logistics + R$10 expected failures. B costs R$100 + R$8 + R$2. In this scenario, B has the lower total cost. Values are in Brazilian reais.
Compare total cost and the ability to honour the agreement.
The constrained resource limits operational output.
Replenishment
Consider consumption and the lead time to receive again.
Safety stock
Size protection for variability and service levels.
Accuracy
Reconcile records with counts and investigate deviations.
Fictional example: At a constant 20 units/day, a 5-day lead time and 30 units of safety stock, the reorder point is 130. Assumption: continuous review.
Reorder point = demand during lead time + safety stock.
Module 5 topic · Logistics and returns
Deliver and recover value
Plan delivery to the customer and the destination of returns.
Define meetings, decisions and an escalation path.
Collaboration
Address causes together and track actions.
Fictional example: Customer, distribution centre and carrier record one delivery window. If delayed, the responsible person alerts others, reschedules and explains the impact.
Share necessary information and record commitments.
Module 7 topic · Risk
Prepared for risk, better at responding
Prioritise threats and prepare operational continuity.
Assess energy, waste, emissions and working conditions.
Technology
Use automation and AI with suitable data and oversight.
Evidence
Compare results with a baseline and review the process.
Fictional example: A routing pilot reduces kilometres per delivery. Before expanding, also check delays, load utilisation, consumption and team effort.
Scale what improves the whole while maintaining controls.
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