About Association for supply chain management
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is a globally recognized organization that offers end-to-end learning and development solutions to transform your supply chain. With industry experts and global standards, ASCM provides the necessary tools and resources to help businesses optimize their supply chain operations.
ASCM is committed to providing the highest quality education and certification programs in supply chain management. The organization offers a range of certifications, including Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD), SCOR-P Endorsement, APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop Series, APICS Train the Trainer Program, APICS Principles of Operations Management Program.
The CPIM certification program is designed for professionals who are interested in improving their knowledge of production and inventory management. This program covers topics such as demand management, procurement management, supplier planning, material requirements planning (MRP), capacity planning, sales and operations planning (S&OP), master scheduling.
The CSCP certification program focuses on end-to-end supply chain management. This program covers topics such as supplier relationship management, customer relationship management, logistics strategy development & implementation; order fulfillment & delivery; manufacturing & service operations; demand planning & forecasting; inventory control; continuous improvement.
The CLTD certification program focuses on logistics transportation distribution. This program covers topics such as logistics strategy development & implementation; order fulfillment & delivery; transportation modes selection; network design optimization ; reverse logistics ; international trade considerations ; regulatory compliance
SCOR-P Endorsement is an endorsement that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated mastery of the Supply Chain Operations Reference model(SCOR). The SCOR model provides a framework for analyzing business processes across multiple industries.
APICS Lean Enterprise Workshop Series teaches lean principles which can be applied across all industries to improve efficiency by eliminating waste from processes while increasing value-added activities
APICS Train the Trainer Program prepares trainers with skills needed to deliver effective training sessions using adult learning principles
APICS Principles of Operations Management Program introduces fundamental concepts related to production systems including process analysis ,quality control ,capacity analysis ,inventory control
In addition to these certifications programs ASCM also offers various educational resources like webinars ,conferences ,seminars etc . These resources provide valuable insights into current trends affecting supply chains around the world .
ASCM has been at forefront of developing global standards for supply chain excellence . The organization has developed several frameworks like SCOR model which helps organizations benchmark their performance against industry best practices .
Overall ASCM plays an important role in helping organizations optimize their supply chains by providing them with access to world-class education programs ,certifications along with valuable insights into current trends affecting global markets .