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SCOR-P study plan

SCOR-P · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 6 hours per week

Week 1

SCOR Framework and Digital Standard

  • Map the six SCOR process pillars (Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, Enable) and state the purpose of each in one sentence

  • Distinguish level 1, 2, and 3 process decomposition and give an example of each

  • List the SCOR performance attributes and explain how they relate to process levels

  • Define the Digital Standard concepts: digital thread, digital twin, and data governance, and explain why each matters to the framework

Your checkpoint

A one-page handwritten or typed SCOR architecture map showing all six pillars with level 1-3 examples and the performance attributes

Week 2

SCOR Framework and Digital Standard & Supply Chain Configuration and Processes

  • Describe how a level 1 configuration is built from a business context (geographies, channels, products)

  • Explain how process elements at level 3 link to metrics and best practices

  • Compare the SCOR framework to at least one adjacent reference model and state the key differences

  • Draft a level 2 process diagram for a simple make-to-stock manufacturer

Your checkpoint

A level 2 process diagram for a fictional company with a written rationale for each configuration choice

Week 3

Supply Chain Performance and Benchmarking

  • Define each SCOR performance attribute and its associated level 1 metrics

  • Calculate perfect order fulfillment, order fulfillment cycle time, and cash-to-cash cycle time from given data

  • Distinguish internal-facing from customer-facing metrics and explain when each is used

  • Explain how benchmarks are constructed and interpreted, including percentile bands

Your checkpoint

A worked metrics worksheet computing at least five level 1 metrics from sample data with interpretation notes

Week 4

Supply Chain Performance and Benchmarking & Supply Chain Configuration and Processes

  • Perform a gap analysis comparing current metric performance to benchmark targets

  • Prioritize improvement opportunities using metric gaps and business impact

  • Explain how metric definitions must be standardized before benchmarking is meaningful

  • Identify which process level a given metric gap most likely originates from

Your checkpoint

A benchmarking gap analysis for a fictional supply chain with three prioritized improvement opportunities and justification

Week 5

Supply Chain Transformation and Improvement

  • Describe the stages of a supply chain transformation program from assessment through sustainment

  • Explain the role of maturity models in scoping a transformation

  • Identify change management levers and explain how each reduces adoption risk

  • Contrast incremental improvement with transformational redesign and state when each is appropriate

Your checkpoint

A transformation roadmap outline with phases, key activities, and change management interventions for one scenario

Week 6

Supply Chain Transformation and Improvement & Supply Chain Configuration and Processes

  • Design a project charter for a supply chain improvement initiative including scope, metrics, and governance

  • Map process elements to best practices and select practices that close identified gaps

  • Explain how digital enablers (analytics, automation, visibility platforms) support specific process improvements

  • Define the roles and decision rights in a transformation governance structure

Your checkpoint

A complete project charter for one improvement initiative with scope, target metrics, governance, and a best-practice selection table

Week 7

SCOR Framework and Digital Standard & Supply Chain Performance and Benchmarking & Supply Chain Transformation and Improvement & Supply Chain Configuration and Processes

  • Complete a timed full-length practice assessment under exam conditions

  • Categorize every missed question by domain and by error type (knowledge gap, misread, calculation)

  • Re-derive the correct reasoning for each missed question without looking at the answer key first

  • Revisit weak subtopics identified in the error log

Your checkpoint

An error log covering every missed question with domain, error type, and corrected reasoning

Week 8

SCOR Framework and Digital Standard & Supply Chain Performance and Benchmarking & Supply Chain Transformation and Improvement & Supply Chain Configuration and Processes

  • Retake targeted practice sets on the two weakest domains until scoring above 80 percent

  • Recite the SCOR pillars, performance attributes, and level 1 metrics from memory

  • Walk through a full end-to-end scenario connecting configuration, metrics, and transformation

  • Review the error log and confirm every previously missed concept is now explainable aloud

Your checkpoint

A one-page final review sheet of memorized frameworks plus a verified clean error log

Milestones

Week 2: Can draw the SCOR architecture and a level 2 process diagram from memory and explain each choice

Week 4: Can compute the core level 1 metrics from raw data and defend a prioritized gap analysis

Week 6: Can produce a project charter that ties process gaps to best practices and measurable targets

Week 7: Practice assessment score at or above 75 percent with a complete categorized error log

Week 8: Targeted practice sets above 80 percent on weakest domains and frameworks recited from memory