Oracle SCM Assessment Test

An Oracle SCM (Supply Chain Management) Assessment Test evaluates candidates on their proficiency in using Oracle's SCM applications to manage various aspects of supply chain operations.

A Oracle SCM Assessment Test evaluates candidates for:

1. Oracle SCM Overview:
   • Understanding of Oracle's SCM suite, its modules, and its role in managing supply chain processes such as procurement, inventory management, order fulfillment, logistics, and manufacturing.
2. Procurement and Purchasing:
   • Proficiency in using Oracle SCM for procurement processes, including supplier management, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier negotiations, sourcing strategies, and contract management.
3. Inventory Management:
   • Skills in managing inventory using Oracle SCM, including inventory control, stock levels, warehouse management, inventory replenishment strategies, cycle counting, and inventory valuation methods.
4. Order Management:
   • Techniques for managing customer orders and fulfillment processes in Oracle SCM, including order entry, order processing, order fulfillment, order tracking, order scheduling, and managing order exceptions.
5. Logistics and Transportation Management:
   • Experience in managing transportation and logistics activities within Oracle SCM, including shipment planning, carrier selection, route optimization, freight costing, transportation execution, and tracking shipments.
6. Manufacturing Execution:
   • Knowledge of Oracle SCM capabilities for manufacturing execution, including production planning, work order management, shop floor control, routing and scheduling, bill of materials (BOM), and manufacturing costing.
7. Demand Planning and Forecasting:
   • Skills in using Oracle SCM for demand planning and forecasting, including statistical forecasting methods, demand sensing, demand shaping, collaborative forecasting, and managing demand variability.
8. Supply Chain Analytics:
   • Proficiency in using Oracle SCM analytics and reporting tools to monitor key supply chain metrics (e.g., inventory turns, fill rates, on-time delivery), analyze trends, identify performance issues, and make data-driven decisions.
9. Supplier Collaboration and Relationship Management:
   • Knowledge of managing supplier relationships and collaboration within Oracle SCM, including supplier performance evaluation, supplier scorecards, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), and supplier portal integration.
10. Integration with ERP and Other Systems:
    • Experience in integrating Oracle SCM with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP systems, CRM systems), ensuring data synchronization, process automation, and seamless information flow across the organization.
11. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements:
    • Understanding of Oracle SCM features for compliance with industry regulations (e.g., FDA regulations for healthcare, ISO standards for manufacturing), product safety requirements, sustainability initiatives, and ethical sourcing practices.
12. Security and Access Control:
    • Knowledge of Oracle SCM security features, configuring user roles, permissions, and access controls, implementing data encryption, ensuring data confidentiality, and protecting against cyber threats.
13. Documentation and Best Practices:
    • Commitment to documenting Oracle SCM configurations, supply chain processes, best practices for inventory management, procurement strategies, and compliance guidelines, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to operational standards.
14. Continuous Learning and Development:
    • Commitment to staying updated with Oracle SCM updates and features, attending Oracle webinars and training sessions, obtaining relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Specialist), and contributing to Oracle SCM community forums.

Overall, an Oracle SCM Assessment Test assesses candidates' abilities to effectively use Oracle's SCM applications to optimize supply chain operations, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

This evaluation helps identify individuals who can contribute effectively to supply chain management and logistics using Oracle SCM in organizations.