Professional Associations and Resources

The following are professional associations that promote supply chain and logistics professionals:

The Association for Operations Management offers several certification programs:

• Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM)
• Certified in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM)
• Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management (CFPIM)
• Certified Supply Chain Proffesional (CSCP)

This website has current news and job postings. Visit them at www.apics.org.

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The American Society of Transportation and Logistics is a professional organization founded in 1946 to promote professionalism and education in logistics.

Visit them at www.astl.org

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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) provides educational, career development, and networking opportunities to its over 9,000 members and to the entire profession.

Website: http://cscmp.org

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Delta Nu Alpha is an international organization of professionals in all levels and areas of transportation and logistics. Its emphasis is in education.

Website: http://www.deltanualpha.org/

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SOLE, the International Society of Logistics is an international non-profit professional society founded in 1966 as the Society of Logistics Engineers.

Website: http://www.sole.org/

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The Warehouse Education and Research Council focuses on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain. WERC offers resources such as educational events, research and networking opportunities.

Visit them at http://www.werc.org/