So I just got my results yesterday and I passed the CCWP with a 78%. Honestly didn't think I'd make it after failing by 4 points in February, so I'm still kind of in shock. First time around I just read through the APICS materials and figured that'd be enough. It wasn't. The exam hits you with scenario-based questions that require you to actually think through supply chain tradeoffs, not just recall definitions.
What changed for me the second attempt was committing to a structured CCWP study guide approach instead of passive reading. I mapped out 8 weeks, did two hours most weeknights, and spent the last two weeks almost entirely on practice questions. The CCWP practice test questions were genuinely the most useful thing — they exposed gaps I didn't even know I had, especially around forecasting methods and supplier relationship management.
Happy to share my full study breakdown if anyone's prepping right now. What sections are people struggling with most? I found the warehouse metrics and KPI calculations surprisingly tricky compared to the broader supply chain strategy stuff.