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Certified Supply Chain Management Strategist2

Certified Supply Chain Management Strategist3

Case: Apple Inc: Managing a Global Supply Chain
Case Written by: P. Fraser Johnson, Ken Mark
Case Session By: Venkadesh Narayanan

An analyst for a money management firm is studying Apple Inc. as one of the firm's key investments. In 2013, Apple had a market capitalization of nearly US$500 billion and sales of US$171 billion. According to the research firm, Gartner Group, it had the world's best supply chain, ranking ahead of companies such as Walmart, Amazon and Inditex (Zara). As part of the analysis, a full review of Apple's supply chain is required to look for insight into the future performance of the company in order to decide whether or not the analyst's firm should continue to hold Apple shares.

Sunday, December 18, 2022

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Venkadesh Narayanan
Case Study Instructor

He is a Mechanical Engineer and an MBA with over 30 years of experience in Supply Chain Consulting and SCM Training. He is a former member of the Indian Civil Services (IRAS 2000 Batch). Venkadesh Narayanan is the Principal Consultant at Fhyzics Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd. and holds professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CIOP, CPSE, NPDP, CBAP, CPP, CPRE-FL, and PMI-PBA. You are most welcome to be part of his LinkedIn network.
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Learning Objectives

This case can be used in an undergraduate or graduate course on operations management, supply chain management, logistics, business strategy, or marketing. After completing the case, students will be able to assess Amazon's supply chain, and identify its key competitive advantages; quantify Amazon's ability to generate value from its supply chain; identify potential opportunities and challenges for Amazon in improving its supply chain; and analyze the effects of the opportunities and challenges facing Amazon on its growth and evolution.

Session Snapshots

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Harvard Cases

This program uses bestseller SCM case studies from Harvard Business Publishing Education.

Experienced Faculty

With over 30 years of experience in supply chain management, business analysis and new product development.

LMS Access

Ten Days Access to Fhyzics LMS, which includes curated articles and assessment.

PDU Certificate

Participants will receive two Professional Development Units (PDUs or CDUs) on successful completion of the program and assessment.

Minutes of Analysis and Learning

120

Learning Investment (in Rupees)

1999

Multiple-Choice Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We’d like to answers all your queries related to SCM Case Learning Series

Q1. About Fhyzics

Fhyzics Business Consultants Pvt. Ltd. – a boutique business consulting firm specialising in supply chain management, procurement, business analysis and new product development. Fhyzics offers consulting, certifications, and civil services training and conducts conferences. Fhyzics represents the Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM/APICS), USA; Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), UK; EEP of International Institute of Business Analysis, IIBA, Canada; REP of International Requirements Engineering Board, IREB, Germany; Indian Affl. of Product Development and Management Association, PDMA, USA.

Q2. List of certifications offered by Fhyzics

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), ASCM/APICS, USA.
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), ASCM/APICS, USA.
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD), ASCM/APICS, USA.
Certified Inventory Optimization Professional (CIOP), IISCM, India.
Certified Beginner in Supply Chain (CBSC), IISCM, India
Warehouse Design and Operations Professional (WDOP), IISCM, India
Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS L4), CIPS, UK
Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS L3), CIPS, UK
Certificate in Supply and Operations (CIPS L2), CIPS, UK
Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS L5), CIPS, UK
Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS L6), CIPS, UK
Certified Professional in Sourcing Excellence (CPSE), IISCM, India
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP), IIBA, Canada
Certification of Capability in Business Analysis (CCBA), IIBA, Canada
Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (ECBA), IIBA, Canada
Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE-FL), IREB, Germany
New Product Development Professional (NPDP), PDMA, USA

Q3. Where can I find the complete list of certifications offered by Fhyzics?

Please visit our certifications website at www.CertVersity.in

Q4. How to contact the certifications manager?

Click here to schedule a meeting with the certifications manager; speak to her at +91-900-304-9000 or email her at certifications@fhyzics.net.

Q5. How to reach Fhyzics Office?

Click here for the google map link. Our office address is 34 Sigamani Nagar, 3rd Street, Madipakkam, Chennai, INDIA 600091.

Q6. Where can I find testimonials from past students?

Please click here to learn more about the testimonials.

Q7. Fhyzics General Conditions of Contract (GCC) for certifications.

Please click here to review Fhyzics General Conditions of Contract (GCC).

Q8. May I get an estimate for the Case Learning Session?

Please click here to download the estimate.

Q9. May I get the details for payment through NEFT / IMPS?

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Q1. What is SCM Case Learning?

Please click here to view a video on case learning.

Q2. How many case studies per session?

One

Q3. Will I get the case study as part of the registration?

No. The participant needs to buy the course pack separately.

Q4. What is a PDU?

Professional Development Unit. Professionals earn one PDU by going through one-hour of intensive learning.

Q5. What is the duration of one SCM Case Learning session?

Two hours

Q6. What is LMS?

Learning Management System

Q7. What is the duration of LMS access?

15 days

Q8. What are all the contents of LMS?

LMS contains the presentation of the case learning session, relevant curated articles and an assessment quiz.

Q9. Should I buy the recommended case study for the session?

Yes

Q10. Should I review the case study before the session?

Yes

Q11. When will I get the CSCMS certificate?

Q12. How many PDU points per session?

Participants will earn 2 PDUs per Case Learning Session.

Q13. How to register for the Case Learning Program?

Please review the top section of the website to find the registration link.

Q14. Who will be the facilitator for the Case Learning Session?

Q15. What are all the requirements for the Case Learning Session to get the PDU?

The participants need to attend the Case Learning Session and Pass the respective assessment in the LMS.

Q16. Is there any prerequisite to attending the Case Learning Session?

Someone passionate about supply chain management and having aspirations to reach leadership positions in the supply chain.

Q17. What is the mode of delivery of this program?

Online using Microsoft Teams platform

Q18. When these sessions are typically conducted?

On Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Indian Standard Time.

Q19. What are all the upcoming Case Learning Sessions?

Please visit www.CertVersity.in for a complete list of SCM Case Learning Sessions.

Q20. How the PDU certificate will be issued?

As softcopy in PDF and PNG formats

Q21. How Case Learning Sessions are different from typical certification or academic programs?

Q22. How I can use the PDUs earned from the Case Learning Session?

Q23. May I look at the sample PDU Certificate of Participation issued for the Case Learning Session?

Please click here for a sample Certificate of Participation.

Q24. May I audit the Case Learning Session through LMS?

Yes.

Q25. What is the registration procedure to audit the Case Learning Session in LMS?

Click the audit registration link in the top section of this page.

Q26. I am already a certified candidate. How these PDUs will be helpful to me?

The PDUs obtained in this program can be used against the Recertification or Certification Maintenance requirements of your professional certifications.

Q27. Which are all the certifications that can benefit from the PDUs issued in the Case Learning program?

Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Certified Professional in Supply Chain Management (CPSM)
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Supply Chain Management Strategist (CSCMS)

Q1. What does CSCMS stand for?

Certified Supply Chain Management Strategist

Q2. How many levels of CSCMS are there?

Five Levels

Q3. How to earn CSCMS Level-1?

On participating in any of the 10 Case Learning Sessions and completing the LMS assessments, a participant will earn 20 PDUs (2 PDUs per Session x 10 Sessions). This makes the participant earn CSCMS Level-1 Certification.

Q4. How to earn CSCMS Level-2?

On participating in any of the 20 Case Learning Sessions and completing the LMS assessments, a participant will earn 40 PDUs (2 PDUs per Session x 20 Sessions). This makes the participant earn CSCMS Level-2 Certification.

Q5. How to earn CSCMS Level-3?

On participating in any of the 30 Case Learning Sessions and completing the LMS assessments, a participant will earn 60 PDUs (2 PDUs per Session x 30 Sessions). This makes the participant earn CSCMS Level-3 Certification.

Q6. How to earn CSCMS Level-4?

On participating in any of the 40 Case Learning Sessions and completing the LMS assessments, a participant will earn 80 PDUs (2 PDUs per Session x 40 Sessions). This makes the participant earn CSCMS Level-4 Certification.

Q7. How to earn CSCMS Level-5?

On participating in any of the 50 Case Learning Sessions and completing the LMS assessments, a participant will earn 100 PDUs (2 PDUs per Session x 50 Sessions). This makes the participant earn CSCMS Level-5 Certification.

Q8. How long it takes to attain CSCMS Level-1?

One needs to attend 10 Case Learning Sessions, about 10 weeks.

Q9. How many assessments and questions are there for CSCMS Level-1?

Each Case Learning Session has one assessment consisting of 50 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. To earn CSCMS Level-1, one needs to complete 10 such Case Learning Sessions.

Q10. What is the nature of CSCMS assessments?

Multiple-Choice Questions with four options. The participant needs to select the most appropriate answer. There are no negative marks.

Q11. Who should pursue CSCMS?

Functional Consultants, Supply Chain Managers, VP-Supply Chain, and anyone aspiring to Head or Lead Supply Chains.

Q12. How CSCMS is unique from supply chain certification and academic programs?

Supply chain certifications and academic programs are more theoretical to enable the participants to gain a conceptual understanding. On the other hand, CSCMS aims to immerse the participants in case study learning to discuss the practical issues faced by leading organisations and to come out with feasible solutions. The case study learning equips the participants to face real-life supply chain issues in their organisations.

Q13. May I have a look at the CSCMS Level-1 Certificate?

Please click here to view a sample CSCMS Level-1 Certificate.

Q14. Is there a final examination to get CSCMS Level-1?

No. Completing 10 Case Learning Sessions amounts to completing CSCMS Level-1.

Q15. How CSCMS will be helpful in my career development?

CSCMS is founded on the Fhyzics Case Learning Series program. Going through case studies transforms one’s analysis and analytical skills to solve real-time supply chain problems in their organisation. Also, one who is well-trained in case studies can give an exceptional performance in supply chain interviews.

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