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CPSM Exam 2 — Supply Management Integration

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CPSM ISM Supply Management Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: Category Management and Spend StrategyYou are here

Master spend analysis, Kraljic segmentation, sourcing waves, and multi-year category strategy design.

12
hours
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Phase 2: Supply Chain Strategy and Network Design

Study make-or-buy decisions, network optimization, resilience strategy, and sustainability requirements.

12
hours
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Phase 3: Logistics, Transportation, and Global Trade

Learn transportation modes, Incoterms 2020, customs clearance, landed cost analysis, and reverse logistics.

12
hours
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Phase 4: Forecasting, Inventory, and Planning

Practice demand forecasting methods, inventory policies (EOQ, ROP, VMI), S&OP, and CPFR.

8
hours
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Phase 5: Project Management and Mixed Practice

Review critical path, project charter, risk register, and run mixed Exam 2 practice sets under timed conditions.

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Estimated total study time
52 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPSM Exam 2 Exam?

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Age
Education
Regionally accredited bachelor's degree, or qualifying experience without a degree.
Experience
3 years of full-time professional supply management experience with a degree, or 5 years without a degree.
Additional Requirements
  • Register each exam with ISM before scheduling at Pearson VUE.
  • Exam scores remain valid for 4 years from the test date.
  • Credential holders must recertify every 3 years with 60 continuing education hours.

CPSM Exam 2 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-6 weeks focused study for Exam 2 alone

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (test center and OnVUE online proctoring)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Pearson VUE and ISM require a minimum 30-day wait before retaking a CPSM exam.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$495 (member) / $795 (nonmember)
Total Estimated Cost$495–$795 for Exam 2 alone; $1,485 (member) / $2,385 (nonmember) for all three CPSM exams
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What You'll Study

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CPSM Exam 2 Exam Details

CPSM Exam 2 — Supply Management Integration

Administered by Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Official Source
400 on ISM's 0–600 scaled score
Passing Score
165
Questions
2
Hours
$495 (member) / $795 (nonmember)
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-50 hours for Exam 2 (Integration)
Prerequisites: No required sequencing; most candidates sit Core (Exam 1) first. CPSM overall requires a regionally accredited bachelor's degree plus 3 years of supply management experience, or 5 years without a degree.
Valid for: Exam score valid 4 years; CPSM credential valid 3 years with 60 CEHs for recertification

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Institute for Supply Management (ISM) content outline

Category Management29.1% of Exam 2

Category segmentation, spend analysis, stakeholder alignment, sourcing waves, and multi-year category strategy.

Supply Chain Strategy25.5% of Exam 2

Network design, make-or-buy tradeoffs, resilience, sustainability, and cross-functional supply chain alignment.

Logistics and Transportation25.5% of Exam 2

Transportation modes, warehousing, Incoterms, customs, landed cost, and reverse-logistics decisions.

Forecasting, Planning, and Inventory10.3% of Exam 2

Demand signals, planning methods, inventory policy, service-level tradeoffs, and working-capital implications.

Project Management9.7% of Exam 2

Project planning, critical path, governance, stakeholder communication, and implementation controls.

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What's Next After the CPSM Exam 2?

After passing the CPSM Exam 2, you can pursue these career paths

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