The American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association (APSCCA) is a globally renowned authoritative certification body dedicated to cultivating top professional talents in the field of global procurement and supply chain management through the construction of a rigorous scientific certification system and cutting-edge innovative training programs, leading the industry development trends.
APSCCA possesses industry-leading certification programs and assessment standards. Our curriculum system covers multiple key areas such as supply chain strategic planning, supplier relationship management, and digital transformation of procurement, closely integrating the latest trends and best practices in current global procurement and supply chain management to provide students with cutting-edge, systematic, and practical certification training. The Procurement and Supply Chain Talent Competency Model (PSTCM) independently developed by APSCCA comprehensively considers multiple dimensions such as professional knowledge, technical skills, management practices, and professional qualities. Through a large number of empirical studies and expert demonstrations, it has formed a set of internationally leading talent assessment standards. This standard widely absorbs the advanced experience of well-known international organizations such as CIPS and ISM, and at the same time, it has been scientifically calibrated according to the actual needs of different countries and regions to ensure the professionalism, objectivity, and applicability of the assessment. The certificates issued by APSCCA have become a golden signboard in the international procurement and supply chain management field, providing an authoritative reference for talent selection by enterprises in various countries.
APSCCA has established an extensive cooperation network globally, forming deep strategic partnerships with government departments, universities, industry associations, and other organizations in various countries. The association's headquarters is located in the United States, and it has currently established branches in more than 20 countries and regions, including China, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Singapore, providing convenient and efficient certification services to local enterprises and practitioners. By integrating high-quality educational resources worldwide, APSCCA has built an open, diverse, and internationalized learning platform for students. Members can participate in offline training and examinations organized by the association and access rich digital learning resources through the online learning system, as well as engage in cross-cultural exchanges with students from around the world. APSCCA regularly holds high-end events such as the Global Procurement Summit and CPO Roundtable Dialogue, inviting industry experts to share cutting-edge insights, creating opportunities for members to communicate face-to-face with top experts, helping them expand their global vision and accumulate valuable network resources.
Leading the industry development is the unremitting pursuit of APSCCA. The association has a dedicated cutting-edge research institute, consisting of a core research team composed of renowned professors from world-leading universities such as Harvard University, Stanford University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as senior executives with extensive practical experience in multinational companies such as Apple and Walmart. The team focuses on cutting-edge topics such as digital procurement, supply chain risk management, and ESG procurement, conducting in-depth research and producing a series of influential results that guide the industry's development direction. APSCCA actively participates in the formulation of international procurement and supply chain management standards and is a core member of the ISO procurement standards working group, providing professional opinions for the drafting and revision of relevant standards. The research results released by the association each year, such as the "Global Procurement Development Report" and "White Paper on Procurement Career Development Trends in the Next Decade," have gained wide recognition in the industry due to their rigorous academic methods and forward-looking development insights, becoming important references for government decision-making and business operations.
Choosing APSCCA means choosing to walk alongside the world's top experts, choosing to stand at the forefront of industry development, and choosing to possess world-class professional competitiveness. We will continue to uphold the development philosophy of science, professionalism, innovation, and sharing, providing the highest quality certification services to global procurement and supply chain practitioners, and working together to create a brilliant future!
1、 Association Overview
The American Purchasing and Supply Chain Certification Association (IPSCMA) is an authoritative certification body dedicated to the field of procurement and supply chain management. The association is committed to enhancing the professional capabilities of global procurement and supply chain practitioners and promoting the sustainable development of the industry by providing advanced education services, vocational training, and qualification certification.
The main responsibilities of IPSCMA include providing training courses and certification programs in the fields of procurement, supply chain management, and logistics; Organize seminars, conferences, and lectures in the field of procurement and supply chain management; Provide online educational resources; Carry out procurement and supply chain management schools and training programs; Provide career guidance, retraining and other services for practitioners; Issuing professional qualification certification in the field of procurement and supply chain management; Enhance public awareness of procurement and supply chain management education and training; Promote the career development of procurement and supply chain management professionals.
The main business of the association includes: establishing vocational training program standards and examination standards in procurement, supply chain, and logistics management; Conduct training, exams, certifications, and re education for procurement and supply chain related projects; Establish procurement and supply chain training and examination centers globally, and establish a network of authorized institutions.
2、 Vision and Mission
IPSCMA takes a global perspective and is committed to building an internationally renowned certified brand in the field of procurement and supply chain management. The association will cultivate a high-quality international procurement and supply chain management talent team with forward-looking industry insights, innovative talent training models, and strict certification standards, empowering enterprises to build efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chain systems, promoting high-quality development of the global supply chain industry, and making the world a better place!
Looking ahead, IPSCMA will fully leverage its advantages in procurement and supply chain certification, accelerate its global market layout, and provide advanced, systematic, and practical training and certification services for practitioners in more countries and regions. At the same time, the association will strengthen communication and cooperation with governments, industry organizations, and academic institutions of various countries, jointly build an international exchange platform, and lead the trend of industry development. IPSCMA will continue to explore new models of talent cultivation, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence to build an intelligent training and evaluation system, providing students with a better learning experience.
3、 Business field and job responsibilities
IPSCMA has conducted extensive business and work in the field of procurement and supply chain management, mainly including:
1. Training and Certification: Provide training courses and certification programs in the fields of procurement, supply chain management, and logistics to help practitioners improve their professional skills. The association has developed a series of practical and wide-ranging training courses,
It involves various aspects such as procurement negotiations, supplier management, inventory control, and logistics optimization.
2. Knowledge sharing: Organize various seminars, conferences, and lectures, invite industry experts to share cutting-edge concepts and practical experiences. These activities provide valuable learning and communication platforms for practitioners, helping to broaden their horizons and inspire ideas.
3. Online learning: The association has built a rich library of online educational resources, including e-books, video tutorials, case studies, etc., to facilitate practitioners to learn anytime and anywhere. The independently developed mobile learning online series courses have received widespread praise from students.
4. Education Program: IPSCMA has established strategic partnerships with several renowned universities to jointly develop a Master's program in Procurement and Supply Chain Management. The association has also tailored internal training programs for enterprises and governments to meet the development needs of talents at different levels.
5. Career development services: Provide members with a series of career development services such as career planning guidance, skill diagnosis, and ability certification, helping them plan their career blueprint and enhance their competitiveness in the workplace.
6. Standard setting: As a benchmark organization in the industry, IPSCMA actively participates in the development and revision of standards related to procurement and supply chain management. The association has led or participated in the drafting of multiple international standards and industry norms, contributing to the standardization and professionalization of the industry.
4、 Certification Project
IPSCMA has launched a series of high-quality certification projects, among which the core projects include:
Supply Chain Management Certification:
-Supply Chain Selection Specialist/Manager/Director
-Supply Chain Optimization Specialist/Manager/Director
Intelligent Procurement Manager Certification:
-Intelligent Procurement Specialist/Manager/Director
Logistics Management Manager Certification:
-Logistics Management Specialist
-Logistics Management Manager
These certification projects have a complete system, cutting-edge content, and strong practicality, which can comprehensively evaluate the applicant's professional abilities. Certification focuses on the current hot areas of procurement and supply chain management, such as digital transformation of supply chain, intelligent logistics, sustainable procurement, etc., to help practitioners acquire professional skills that meet the needs of the times. The rigorous certification process and scientific assessment standards ensure the quality of certification and have gained widespread recognition in the industry. As of now, nearly 10000 people have passed IPSCMA certification, becoming the backbone of procurement and supply chain management positions in various industries.
5、 Unique advantages
IPSCMA stands out in the global procurement and supply chain certification field, with many unique advantages:
1. Top faculty: The association has established a strong international expert pool, bringing together top global experts in procurement and supply chain fields to provide intellectual support and practical guidance for certification projects.
2. Frontier courses: Certification training courses keep up with the times and integrate emerging technologies and cutting-edge concepts in a timely manner. Hot topics such as big data analysis, artificial intelligence, and blockchain have been included in the training scope.
3. Practical orientation: The course design emphasizes practical orientation, closely integrating theory with practice. Through diversified teaching methods such as case analysis, scenario simulation, and group assignments, students' practical application abilities are strengthened.
4. Resource aggregation: IPSCMA provides rich resource support for students and members, such as online learning platforms, industry databases, procurement job search websites, etc., to comprehensively assist practitioners in their growth.
5. International perspective: The association actively expands international exchanges and cooperation, building bridges for practitioners to communicate with overseas peers. There are many internationally renowned scholars in the mentor team, injecting an international perspective into the certification.
6. Innovation Empowerment: IPSCMA attaches great importance to innovative educational models and optimizes training experiences through information technology. The online examination system and VR training platform independently developed by the association provide students with an immersive learning experience.
6、 International Expert Database
IPSCMA has a strong faculty team composed of top global procurement and supply chain experts. The expert database gathers industry leaders from countries such as the United States, Germany, Canada, China, and Singapore to provide intellectual support and practical guidance for certification projects. The expert team has in-depth research and rich practical experience in hot areas such as procurement management, supply chain optimization, sustainable supply chain, and smart supply chain.
The international team of experts keeps IPSCMA's training and certification at the forefront of industry development, providing students with the opportunity to communicate and learn face-to-face with the world's best industry elites and broaden their global perspectives. The association regularly holds renowned lectures, academic seminars, experience sharing and other activities to provide practitioners with new perspectives and practical insights, leading the industry's development trends.
7、 Membership Rights and Development
IPSCMA provides its members with abundant resources and services to help them achieve higher and farther career development. The development benefits enjoyed by members include:
1. Certification discounts: Members who participate in various certification exams can enjoy a certain percentage of fee reductions.
2. Participation in activities: Members can participate in various conferences, lectures, seminars, and other activities organized by the association for free or at a discounted price, and exchange ideas with industry elites.
3. Resource sharing: Members can access the association's online resource library unlimited times to obtain a massive amount of learning materials. You can also apply to join the exclusive member community to share experiences and expand your network.
4. Career services: The association provides members with career planning, skill diagnosis, employment recommendations, and other services to safeguard their career development.
5. Training subsidy: For members who participate in re education, training and further education, the association provides a certain amount of training fee subsidy.
6. Publication Gift: Members can receive free IPSCMA official publication to learn about industry development trends and cutting-edge management concepts.
7. Award selection: The association annually selects awards such as "Outstanding Procurement Manager" and "Supply Chain Innovation Award" to recognize members who have made outstanding contributions in industry practice.
IPSCMA closely monitors the development needs of its members, continuously optimizes its service content, and wholeheartedly safeguards the career development of its members. Looking towards the future, the association will work together with its members to write a more brilliant tomorrow on the land of procurement and supply chain management!
8、 Partners and external resources
IPSCMA has established a wide network of partners in its development process, introducing external advantageous resources into the training system to achieve complementary advantages and mutual benefit.
In academia, the association collaborates closely with top global business schools such as MIT, London Business School, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to inject cutting-edge management concepts into certification programs. Regular visits and exchanges with industry organizations such as the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) in the United States and the Royal Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) in the United Kingdom to jointly promote the development of the procurement and supply chain industry.
In the industry, IPSCMA has established strategic partnerships with well-known enterprises such as Wal Mart, Apple, BMW, etc,
Conduct case studies, internship projects, and other industry university research collaborations to provide students with practical training in top tier enterprises. We have jointly developed a series of courses with companies such as Amazon, Unilever, and 3M to grasp the forefront of industry development.
The association also actively seeks external support and has reached multiple partnerships with the US federal government to jointly develop industry standards, develop vocational training programs, and enhance the overall quality of practitioners. For several consecutive years, we have undertaken research projects from the US Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor, and have received a large amount of scientific research funding.
The increasingly extensive international exchanges have made IPSCMA's influence spread globally. Looking towards the future, the association will further deepen cooperation among all parties, integrate global resources, and work together to create a better tomorrow for the development of supply chain talents!
In short, the American Purchasing and Supply Chain Certification Association (IPSCMA) will adhere to the development concept of "professionalism, innovation, rigor, and win-win", and strive to become a benchmark force in the procurement and supply chain industry. With first-class certification services to help practitioners grow, industry influence to lead supply chain transformation, and mission responsibility to create a better future together! Certification empowers excellence and links to a better future. IPSCMA， The preferred certification platform for global procurement and supply chain management talents!
The American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association (APSCCA) is an authoritative certification organization dedicated to promoting the development of the global procurement and supply chain management industry. With the mission of "Empowerment through Professionalism, Certification as a Guiding Light," the association provides a professional and international capability enhancement platform for global procurement and supply chain practitioners through a systematic training system, strict certification standards, and forward-looking industry research.
APSCCA has independently developed a series of certification programs covering subdivisions such as supply chain merchandising, supply chain optimization, and intelligent procurement, establishing scientific, rigorous, and forward-looking talent capability assessment standards. The association brings together global educational resources, provides diversified learning methods for members, and builds a global communication network.
Leading the industry development is the unremitting pursuit of APSCCA. The association has established a cutting-edge research institute to conduct research on industry hotspots and form influential results that guide the industry's development. The industry standards led by the association and the authoritative industry reports released have become the weathervane of the industry.
Based on the present and looking to the future, APSCCA will uphold the mission of serving the industry and achieving members' success, forging ahead to promote the vigorous development of the global procurement and supply chain management cause, and creating a better future together!
Dear colleagues in the global procurement and supply chain management field:
Hello! I am Zachary Xavier Zhang, the president of the American Procurement and Supply Chain Certification Association (APSCCA). Today, I am delighted to represent APSCCA and communicate with procurement and supply chain management professionals from around the world.
In today's rapidly changing global business environment, procurement and supply chain management have become the key to enterprise success. To gain an invincible position in the fierce market competition, enterprises must establish an efficient, agile, and resilient supply chain system. This puts forward higher professional requirements for procurement and supply chain management talents. As an authoritative institution leading the development of global procurement and supply chain, APSCCA has always been committed to cultivating industry leaders with forward-looking vision and practical ability, helping enterprises achieve transformation, upgrading, and sustainable development.
Our mission is to provide the highest quality capability certification and development platform for global procurement and supply chain practitioners. Through systematic certification programs and based on scientifically rigorous assessment standards, APSCCA identifies practitioners' professional capabilities and sets a benchmark for global procurement and supply chain talents. At the same time, we have developed training courses that meet the needs of industry development, gathered top faculty from around the world, and provided students with learning opportunities aligned with international standards. Through the bridge of APSCCA, procurement and supply chain management talents from different countries and regions have achieved exchange and mutual learning, improving together.
Looking to the future, digital transformation has become an irreversible trend in the field of procurement and supply chain management. The application of new technologies has brought disruptive changes to business models and management methods. Grasping the digital wave and leading the innovative development of the industry is the epochal proposition before us. APSCCA will continue to increase research efforts in digital procurement, smart supply chain, and other fields, providing forward-looking thought leadership for practitioners. We will also join hands with industry, academia, and research to actively promote the construction of industry standards and help build an efficient, collaborative, and vibrant global procurement and supply chain ecosystem.
Dear colleagues, standing at a new historical starting point, let us jointly plan a beautiful blueprint for procurement and supply chain management. APSCCA is willing to be a good teacher and friend on everyone's journey, exploring new frontiers and heights of procurement and supply chain management together with you. Let us join hands and move forward, using the power of professionalism and innovative thinking to create a brand-new future for global procurement and supply chain management!
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