Lean Six Sigma and/or CSCP

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Syed Kumail Abid Project Manager| Arsons Engineering Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

I have just got my PMP certification, and was wondering in addition to this should I pursue CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification. I have read about both of them in PMBOK 6 and wonder they will be beneficial for me further. Please give pros and cons on this matter.

Posted: Jul 25, 2019 1:59 AM

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Rami Kaibni

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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Congrats on your PMP.

As for your question, both are beneficial but not sure if they will be beneficial to you. It all depends on what you do for work and if you are seeking this for Knowledge Purposes or Career Advancement.

Not sure they are comparable as they both are for the most part different, that’s all I can say from my end.

Posted: Jul 25, 2019 2:21 AM

WEI TECK Lim Global Central Finance Change and Comms Manager| Johnson & Johnson International (Singapore) Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

In a nutshell…. Certified Supplier chain professionals (CSCP) is logistics oriented. This means that if you are in a logistic/ supply chain industry, CSCP will come in handy as you will have the skill set and knowledge on shipping routes, warehousing equipment, workings of a distribution-centre, warehousing locations, freight rates, fuel costs, etc

Six Sigma is more about eliminating errors within processes. If you are in business process role, process improvement type of roles, then Six Sigma may be the better option. Six Sigma allows you to apply its methodologies to your work across any industry - manufacturing, services and logistics. If I work in a bank, then CSCP may not be THAT useful.

In any case, certification serves to SUPPORT the work that you do / industry that your company operates and does business. Getting a certification doesn't necessarily mean that you can "break into" a new industry nor does it mean that you are better than someone with experience but without certification.

Posted: Jul 25, 2019 2:42 AM

Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani Manager, Quality and Continuous Improvement| Hörmann-TNR Industrial Doors Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

Hard to say. Depends on your career path and needs.

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1 reply by Salem M. Alanzi

Jul 31, 2019 9:13 AM

Salem M. Alanzi

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totally agree. it Depends on your situation

Posted: Jul 25, 2019 8:11 AM

Salem M. Alanzi Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Jul 25, 2019 8:11 AM

Replying to Abolfazl Yousefi Darestani

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Hard to say. Depends on your career path and needs.

totally agree. it Depends on your situation

Posted: Jul 31, 2019 9:13 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

Congratulations on you PMP, Syed! As for additional certifications, you should consider the story you want to tell future clients and employers.

Posted: Jul 31, 2019 11:03 AM

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