Degree, diploma and title
The Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) for "Supply Chain Manager" (formerly Logistics Manager) is held annually in the three official languages German, French and Italian if at least ten candidates meet the admission requirements after the call for applications, otherwise every two years.
Candidates are notified at least four weeks before the start of the examination. The invitation includes the examination program (location, time of the examination, permitted aids) and the list of experts.
The AFPE in accordance with the revised examination regulations is divided into four parts. The federal examination lasts a total of 10 hours and is conducted as follows:
1) Case study strategy work (written, 3h)
In the first part of the examination, candidates work on a complex and realistic practical case. They should analyze the situation, identify the main challenges and develop a supply chain strategy.
2) Case work on management processes (written, 3h)
This part of the examination consists of a guided case study. Candidates must demonstrate that they have the appropriate analytical and conceptual skills and are able to implement the provision of services in logistics processes.
3) Case work Skills in the subject area (written, 3h)
In this part of the examination, candidates are also faced with a guided case study in which they analyze a complex practical case and present appropriate solutions.
4) Status report (prepared in advance), status interview Professional role and experience (oral, 1h)
The candidates present the previously prepared status report to the experts. The central elements of the report and the presentation are Competencies and attitudes or attitude and tasks of the candidates.
The experts will ask questions about this. The candidates then have to work on case studies.
This part of the examination examines whether candidates are able to reflect realistically, critically and systemically on their own professional identity and professional experience.
Diploma and title
Successful graduates of the Advanced Federal Professional Examination (AFPE) receive a federal diploma and are entitled to use the federally recognized and protected title "Certified Supply Chain Manager Specialist".
In French: "Supply Chain Manager diplômée Spécialisation / Supply Chain Manager diplômé Spécialisation"
In Italian: "Supply Chain Manager diplomata Specializzazione / Supply Chain Manager diplomato Specializzazione"
Recommended English translation: "Senior Supply Chain Manager, Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education Specialization". Please note: This is not a protected title.