The Institute of Supply Chain Management was formed as the first international institute representing the interests of the supply chain industry across the world and truly encompassing all aspects of supply chain operations from purchasing to manufacturing, logistics to general management.

The institute’s key objective is to reinforce and promote best practice and exceptionally high standards across the supply chain industry worldwide whilst supporting businesses and professionals within the sector.

The IoSCM offers membership, internationally recognised qualifications and a unique Recognition of Achievement (ROA) programme to organisations and professionals, with a distinctively flexible format allowing students to tailor their studies to their own personal goals.

The services available provide professionals with the opportunity to develop their careers across logistics, purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, transport, international trade and freight and management.

IoSCM receives high demand from all around the world for its products and services and this is continuously increasing. In order to deliver against demand, the institute has developed a large network of partners worldwide; the partner portfolio includes high quality strategic partners to efficiently support demand in each region, as well as a range of delivery partners, including training providers, colleges and universities, approved to deliver IoSCM qualifications internationally…

…next issue focus on the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)