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Supply Chain Product Selection Manager Exam Guide

 

Occupation Code: 24-08-04-01


(2024 Edition)

 

Formulated by American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association


Certification 1

Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

1. Digital thinking and data analysis capabilities;

2. Cross-domain knowledge integration ability;

3. Rapid learning and innovation capabilities. 

10

1. Category definition and classification;

2. Category role division and goal setting;

3. Category strategy formulation and execution.

20

1. Characteristics and selection considerations of hit products;

2. Identification methods and evaluation of hit products;

3. Development strategies and lifecycle management of hit products. 

15

1. Procurement budgeting process and methods;

2. Budget execution variance analysis and adjustment;

3. Application of budgeting information tools. 

15

1. Negotiation goal setting and strategy selection;

2. Negotiation skills and psychological tactics;

3. Negotiation result evaluation and optimization.

15

1. Application of product selection data collection and processing tools;

2. Application of product selection demand forecasting and analysis tools;

3. Application of end-to-end product selection management and collaboration tools. 

10

1. Practical market demand analysis and forecasting;

2. Application of consumer profile analysis;

3. Visualization of digital product selection data. 

10

1. Practical training of core digital product selection skills;

2. Cross-domain learning to expand product selection knowledge;

3. Career development path for product selectors in the digital era.

 

5


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Capability Reinvention: New Requirements for Product Selectors in the Digital Age

10

Category Planning Methods, Tools and Key Practices

20

Product Selection Strategies for Developing and Incubating Hit Products

15

Comprehensive Budget Management and Cost Control

15

Procurement Negotiation Strategies and Techniques 

15

Application of Digital Product Selection Tools

10

Digital Product Selection Data Analysis and Application

10

Capability Reinvention of Product Selectors in the Digital Era

5

 

 

Certification 2

Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

Macro-economic environment analysis, key industry trends, supply market characteristics assessment, analysis tools application 

10

Critical material identification, supply risk assessment, demand forecasting, price trend analysis 

10

Supplier evaluation metrics, 360-degree profiling, SRM system, strategic partners

10

Risk identification and assessment, early warning system, control strategies, best practices 

10

Opportunities and challenges in emerging markets, supplier development process, risk prevention, cross-border team management

5

Interfacing with demanding departments, financial collaboration, quality control, information integration

5

P2P system optimization, machine learning application, blockchain supply chain, digital organizational capabilities

10

Big data application scenarios, data management practices, data visualization tools, cost reduction and efficiency improvement cases 

10

AI application in key aspects like supplier selection, human-machine collaboration, intelligent development vision

5

Decentralization transforming traditional processes, supply chain visualization, blockchain model selection, implementation challenges

5

Comparison of North American, European and Asia-Pacific markets, regional differentiated procurement strategies

5

Cutting-edge technology application, digital-driven value transformation, new global competitive advantages

5

Sustainable procurement policies, supplier ESG performance management, best practices

5

Big data and AI application in ESG data, digital procurement pioneer practices, sustainable procurement model innovation

5


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Supply market environment scanning and analysis 

10

Supply and demand analysis of critical materials

10

Comprehensive supplier profiling 

10

Supply chain risk identification, early warning and control 

10

Emerging market and non-traditional supplier development practices 

5

Procurement and cross-departmental collaboration process reengineering

5

Methods and paths for digital procurement transformation 

10

Building a data-driven procurement decision-making system

10

Applying artificial intelligence to empower procurement management

5

Blockchain reshaping procurement processes and value chain

5

Insights into major global regional markets

5

New global procurement models enabled by digital technologies

5

Key strategies and practices for sustainable procurement

5

Data-driven sustainable procurement insights 

5

 


 

Supply Chain Product Selection Specialist Exam Guide


Occupation Code: 24-08-04-01


(2024 Edition)

 

Formulated by American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association


Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

1. Digital thinking and data analysis capabilities;

2. Cross-domain knowledge integration ability;

3. Rapid learning and innovation capabilities. 

10

1. Category definition and classification;

2. Category role division and goal setting;

3. Category strategy formulation and execution.

20

1. Characteristics and selection considerations of hit products;

2. Identification methods and evaluation of hit products;

3. Development strategies and lifecycle management of hit products. 

15

1. Procurement budgeting process and methods;

2. Budget execution variance analysis and adjustment;

3. Application of budgeting information tools. 

15

1. Negotiation goal setting and strategy selection;

2. Negotiation skills and psychological tactics;

3. Negotiation result evaluation and optimization.

15

1. Application of product selection data collection and processing tools;

2. Application of product selection demand forecasting and analysis tools;

3. Application of end-to-end product selection management and collaboration tools. 

10

1. Practical market demand analysis and forecasting;

2. Application of consumer profile analysis;

3. Visualization of digital product selection data. 

10

1. Practical training of core digital product selection skills;

2. Cross-domain learning to expand product selection knowledge;

3. Career development path for product selectors in the digital era.

5


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Capability Reinvention: New Requirements for Product Selectors in the Digital Age

10

Category Planning Methods, Tools and Key Practices

20

Product Selection Strategies for Developing and Incubating Hit Products

15

Comprehensive Budget Management and Cost Control

15

Procurement Negotiation Strategies and Techniques 

15

Application of Digital Product Selection Tools

10

Digital Product Selection Data Analysis and Application

10

Capability Reinvention of Product Selectors in the Digital Era

5

 

 


 

Supply Chain Product Selection Director Exam Guide


Occupation Code: 24-08-04-01

 

(2024 Edition)

 

 

Formulated by American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association


Certification 1

Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

1. Digital thinking and data analysis capabilities;

2. Cross-domain knowledge integration ability;

3. Rapid learning and innovation capabilities. 

10

1. Category definition and classification;

2. Category role division and goal setting;

3. Category strategy formulation and execution.

20

1. Characteristics and selection considerations of hit products;

2. Identification methods and evaluation of hit products;

3. Development strategies and lifecycle management of hit products. 

15

1. Procurement budgeting process and methods;

2. Budget execution variance analysis and adjustment;

3. Application of budgeting information tools. 

15

1. Negotiation goal setting and strategy selection;

2. Negotiation skills and psychological tactics;

3. Negotiation result evaluation and optimization.

15

1. Application of product selection data collection and processing tools;

2. Application of product selection demand forecasting and analysis tools;

3. Application of end-to-end product selection management and collaboration tools. 

10

1. Practical market demand analysis and forecasting;

2. Application of consumer profile analysis;

3. Visualization of digital product selection data. 

10

1. Practical training of core digital product selection skills;

2. Cross-domain learning to expand product selection knowledge;

3. Career development path for product selectors in the digital era.

 

5


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Capability Reinvention: New Requirements for Product Selectors in the Digital Age

10

Category Planning Methods, Tools and Key Practices

20

Product Selection Strategies for Developing and Incubating Hit Products

15

Comprehensive Budget Management and Cost Control

15

Procurement Negotiation Strategies and Techniques 

15

Application of Digital Product Selection Tools

10

Digital Product Selection Data Analysis and Application

10

Capability Reinvention of Product Selectors in the Digital Era

5

 

 

Certification 2

Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

Macro-economic environment analysis, key industry trends, supply market characteristics assessment, analysis tools application 

10

Critical material identification, supply risk assessment, demand forecasting, price trend analysis 

10

Supplier evaluation metrics, 360-degree profiling, SRM system, strategic partners

10

Risk identification and assessment, early warning system, control strategies, best practices 

10

Opportunities and challenges in emerging markets, supplier development process, risk prevention, cross-border team management

5

Interfacing with demanding departments, financial collaboration, quality control, information integration

5

P2P system optimization, machine learning application, blockchain supply chain, digital organizational capabilities

10

Big data application scenarios, data management practices, data visualization tools, cost reduction and efficiency improvement cases 

10

AI application in key aspects like supplier selection, human-machine collaboration, intelligent development vision

5

Decentralization transforming traditional processes, supply chain visualization, blockchain model selection, implementation challenges

5

Comparison of North American, European and Asia-Pacific markets, regional differentiated procurement strategies

5

Cutting-edge technology application, digital-driven value transformation, new global competitive advantages

5

Sustainable procurement policies, supplier ESG performance management, best practices

5

Big data and AI application in ESG data, digital procurement pioneer practices, sustainable procurement model innovation

5


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Supply market environment scanning and analysis 

10

Supply and demand analysis of critical materials

10

Comprehensive supplier profiling 

10

Supply chain risk identification, early warning and control 

10

Emerging market and non-traditional supplier development practices 

5

Procurement and cross-departmental collaboration process reengineering

5

Methods and paths for digital procurement transformation 

10

Building a data-driven procurement decision-making system

10

Applying artificial intelligence to empower procurement management

5

Blockchain reshaping procurement processes and value chain

5

Insights into major global regional markets

5

New global procurement models enabled by digital technologies

5

Key strategies and practices for sustainable procurement

5

Data-driven sustainable procurement insights 

5


Certification 3

Exam Focus

Proportion (%)

Definition, importance, and development history of supplier management

15%

Impact of macro environment on supplier management, opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies

Analysis and resolution of supplier management issues from a multidisciplinary perspective

Supplier demand analysis and market research methods 

30%

Supplier development and selection process, qualification evaluation index system

Supplier evaluation and certification management, performance improvement strategies

Supplier negotiation strategies and techniques, key contract elements and risk prevention

Supplier relationship maintenance, communication channel construction, conflict resolution

Supplier performance evaluation index system, assessment models and methods

30%

Supply chain risk types, supplier risk identification, assessment, early warning and prevention

Supplier collaboration methods to achieve supply chain optimization

Sustainable supplier management, incorporating environmental protection and social responsibility

Development planning for key suppliers, implementation of capacity improvement projects 

25%

Digital procurement and supplier management trends, big data and artificial intelligence applications

Supplier management team building, talent competency model and development

Innovative practices in digital supplier management, application cases of new technologies


Chapter-Level Focus

Proportion (%)

Overview and development history of supplier management

15%

Macroeconomic environment and supplier management

Supplier management from a multidisciplinary perspective

Supplier demand analysis and market research

Supplier development and selection 

30%

Supplier evaluation and certification management

Supplier negotiation and contract management

Supplier relationship management

Supplier performance management 

30%

Supply chain risk and supplier management

Supplier collaboration and supply chain optimization

Supplier management for sustainable development

Supplier development planning and projects

25%

Digital transformation in supplier management

Supplier management team building and talent development

Innovative practices in digital supplier management

 


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