Finally passed my supply chain logistics certification after two attempts — here's what worked

by Alex G. 111 views3 replies
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Alex G.OP
May 27, 2026

So I just got my results back this morning and I finally passed. Honestly I cried a little. I work in warehouse operations for a mid-size distributor and my company started requiring this certification for anyone moving into a logistics coordinator role. First attempt I scored a 71 and needed a 75 to pass, which was gutting because I felt pretty confident walking out of the test center.

For round two I completely changed my approach. I spent about 6 weeks this time instead of three, and the biggest difference was actually drilling with a supply chain logistics practice test every single day for the last two weeks. Not just reading — actually timing myself and reviewing every wrong answer. The demand planning and inventory optimization sections killed me the first time, so I made sure I understood EOQ formulas and safety stock calculations cold.

Anyone else studying for this right now? Happy to share what resources I used or which topics to prioritize. The exam tips that helped me most were honestly about pacing — you get more time than you think but it's easy to panic on the quantitative questions.

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Amanda H.
May 28, 2026
Congrats!! I'm sitting mine in about five weeks and this is exactly what I needed to hear. I've been mostly reading the official study guide but haven't done much timed practice yet. Which question types did you find hardest? I'm decent on transportation modes but the financial metrics stuff — carrying costs, order quantities — always trips me up. Did you find those showed up a lot?
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Nicole F.
May 28, 2026
The two-attempt experience is super common with this cert, don't feel bad about it. I passed on my second try too. What I'd add to your advice: don't sleep on the procurement and supplier relationship sections. I assumed those would be straightforward since I deal with vendors daily but the exam frames things pretty specifically around frameworks like SCOR and Lean principles. Took me off guard the first time.
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Chris D.
May 28, 2026
Six weeks of prep sounds about right from what I've heard. I've been using a mix of the official material and some third-party practice questions. The practice tests are genuinely the best predictor of how you'll do on exam day — real talk. Good luck to everyone else grinding through this!

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