The top 8 supply chain management certifications
Supply chain management is a growing field and a satisfying profession, as a recent survey from the Association for Supply Chain Management (APICS) found that 96 percent of those surveyed were highly satisfied with their career in SCM, with an average rating of 8.4 out of 10. The survey also found that it pays to get certified. SCM pros with at least one certification get paid on average 19 percent more than those who aren’t certified, and those with two or three certifications earn salaries that are 39 percent and 50 percent higher than the median, respectively. Top 8 SCM certifications APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional certification (CSCP) - Exam fee: $695 for Plus members, $965 for Core and non-members APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) - Exam fee: $495 per exam for Plus members, $690 per exam for Core and non-members APICS Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR-P) Endorsement - Exam fee: The exam is...