About ASCM

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) (formerly known as APICS) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership. As the largest non-profit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage and positively impact their bottom lines. For more information, please visit ASCM.ORG & APICS.ORG .

About APICS

For more than 60 years, APICS has provided world-class supply chain training and certification to foster supply chain talent and improve end-to-end performance. APICS is the industry leader in supply chain certification, training and networking. Now under the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), APICS certifications—Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)—continue to set the industry standard. Our name and logo leverage the strong brand and reputation we’ve built since we were founded in 1957 (as the American Production and Inventory Control Society).