ABOUT US
Learning Supply Chain Excellence Since 1963
Learning Supply Chain Excellence Since 1963
“To advance Supply Chain Management through knowledge, research, and leadership.”
Introduction
Who We Are
Established in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the premier global association dedicated to advancing supply chain education, research, and professional development worldwide. Our diverse community of 9,000+ members across 63 countries represents a powerful network of professionals spanning industry, government, and academia.
These members are recognized leaders, innovators, and subject matter experts in logistics and supply chain management, driving best practices and shaping the future of the profession through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to advance the global supply chain profession by connecting, educating, and developing professionals through collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
Professional Development & Networking
We create opportunities for supply chain professionals to connect, collaborate, and grow through peer interaction and knowledge sharing.
Research & Knowledge Advancement
We conduct and share cutting-edge research that advances supply chain knowledge and bridges theory with practice through industry-academia collaboration.
Industry Awareness & Recognition
We promote awareness of supply chain management’s strategic role in business success and economic growth, elevating the profession’s impact.
Standards & Best Practices
We establish and promote professional standards, certifications, and best practices that elevate the supply chain profession and ensure consistent excellence across the industry.
Mission & Vision
Our Vision
To be the world’s premier platform for supply chain professionals, driving industry transformation through thought leadership, research excellence, and professional development that creates lasting impact on business success and economic growth.
Core Purposes
- Provide dynamic opportunities for supply chain professionals to communicate, collaborate, and network in order to develop and improve their supply chain management skills and expertise.
- Identify, conduct, and disseminate cutting-edge research that adds to the knowledge base of supply chain theory and practice
- Create awareness and understanding of the strategic significance of supply chain management to business success and economic prosperity
- Establish and promote professional standards, certifications, and best practices that elevate the supply chain profession
- Bridge the gap between academic research and practical application through industry-academia partnerships
Organizational Boundaries
- A trade association, social organization, or commercial marketplace, therefore we do not condone suppliers who attempt to use the organization primarily to promote their services or products
- Aligned exclusively with any particular industry segment, including shippers, carriers, warehouse operators, material handling equipment manufacturers, consultants, or similar industrial groupings
- An organization that engages in advocacy on matters where various members have conflicting commercial interests
- An organization that endorses, sanctions, or discourages specific supply chain-related legislation, products, services, or vendors
