So I passed the CSCP last Tuesday and I'm still kind of in shock. Failed my first attempt back in November by about 40 points, which was devastating after three months of studying. The problem was I was using the APICS study materials almost exclusively and they're just... a lot of dense reading without much application.
Second time around I completely changed my approach. I found a solid CSCP practice test bank online and started doing timed drills every morning before work — like 20-30 questions, then reviewing every single wrong answer. That shift from passive reading to active recall made a massive difference. I also grabbed a focused study guide that broke down the three modules (SCOR, Supply Chain Strategy, and Implementation) into actual digestible chunks instead of just restating the APICS manual.
For context: I work in procurement at a mid-size manufacturer, so the operational side came naturally. The financial metrics in Module 2 were my weak spot. Total study time second attempt was probably 180 hours over four months. Happy to share more specific exam tips if anyone's prepping right now.