Association for Supply Chain Management
Association for Supply Chain Management | |
| Abbreviation | ASCM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1957 |
| Type | 501(c)(6) non-profit |
| 36-6066976 exempt | |
| Purpose | Fostering the advancement of end-to-end supply chain management. |
| Headquarters | Chicago, US |
| Abe Eshkenazi | |
Chair of the Board of Directors | Pamela Dow |
Main organ | SCM Now magazine |
| Revenue | $32M (2022) |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) |
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is a not-for-profit international educational organization offering certification programs, training tools, and networking opportunities to increase workplace performance. Formed in 1957, it was originally known as the "American Production and Inventory Control Society" or APICS. The mission of the organization is to advance end-to-end supply chain management. APICS merged with the Supply Chain Council in 2014, and the American Society of Transportation and Logistics in 2015. In 2018, APICS renamed itself ASCM.