Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

What Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals does

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is a 60+ year old, U.S.-headquartered (Lombard, IL) nonprofit professional association founded in 1963 that serves supply chain management practitioners across individual and corporate tiers. It operates a platform-plus-modules architecture: a membership backbone (individual tiers from Student at $40 to Premier at $299-$499, plus Academic, Young Professional, Military, and Basic) combined with the SCPro certification suite (Level One at $650-$975, Level Two at $1,700-$2,350, Bridge at $350-$550), the SCPro Fundamentals learning program (8 self-paced online courses plus an $1,800 bundle, delivered via an LMS with Questionmark online proctoring), and the SCPro Global program built with FreightPath. Underlying technology includes iOS and Android mobile apps, an event registration and member-directory stack, and integration with academic and corporate learning systems; SCPro Fundamentals is in use across 45+ academic and workforce programs, and CSCMP has certified 200+ Honda Logistics associates under a documented partnership.

CSCMP's business model blends recurring subscription revenue (individual and corporate dues), one-time certification and course fees, event registration (annual EDGE Conference drawing 3,000+ attendees), and publication sales (annual State of Logistics Report, $299 non-member, authored by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, now in its 37th year). Go-to-market is hybrid: event-driven acquisition anchored on EDGE, direct sales for 100+ corporate accounts (Flagship $6,500, Enterprise $8,500), community-led growth through local roundtables and mentorship, and self-service web/app sales for individuals. Monetization is anchored on SCPro credentialing, with third-party validation showing $3,300 wage gains and +16 percentage point job attainment lift for Level One earners. Revenue concentration is low, spanning thousands of individual members and a diversified corporate roster that includes Amazon, Boeing, Cisco, Coca-Cola NA, Penske Logistics, Starbucks, Target, Uber Freight, Ace Hardware, W.R. Grace, ALDI, and Port of Long Beach.

Name

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Legal name

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals

Website

https://cscmp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CSCMP is a 60+ year old U.S. nonprofit professional association that serves individual supply chain practitioners and corporate supply chain teams through tiered memberships, the SCPro certification suite, the EDGE Conference, and the annual State of Logistics Report.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Professional certification
• Logistics education
• Membership association
• Supply chain research

Headquarters

HQ city

Lombard

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership Dues: Annual membership fees ranging from $40 (Student) to $499 (Premier 2-year), providing access to research, roundtables, networking, and member-only resources.
2. Corporate Membership Packages: Flagship Package at $6,500 and Enterprise Package at $8,500, providing multiple memberships and EDGE conference passes to organizations.
3. State of Logistics Report Sales: Annual report authored by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics, available for $299 (non-member).
4. SCPro Certification Exams: Revenue from SCPro Level One ($650-$975), Level Two ($1,700-$2,350), Bridge Exam ($350-$550), study materials, and retake fees.
5. SCPro Fundamentals Courses: Individual courses at $300 (member) / $360 (non-member) or 8-course bundle at $1,800 (member) / $2,160 (non-member).
6. EDGE Conference Revenue: Registration fees for the annual EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, with Premier members receiving $500+ in savings on tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CSCMP is a membership-based professional association that supplies supply chain management professionals with tiered certifications (SCPro Level One, Bridge, Level Two), self-paced online courses (SCPro Fundamentals and SCPro Global), industry research such as the annual State of Logistics Report, the EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, and local roundtable networking. Revenue is generated through individual and corporate membership dues, certification exam and course fees, event tickets, sponsorships, and report sales.

Product overview

CSCMP is a membership-based professional association serving the supply chain management industry since 1963. The organization offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on SCPro certification programs (SCPro Level One, Level Two, Bridge Exam), educational courses (SCPro Fundamentals with 8 individual courses and SCPro Global), and professional development (Executive Inner Circle, webinars, mentorship program). Research offerings include the annual State of Logistics Report (36th edition in 2025, 37th in 2026). Membership tiers span individual (Premier $299, Academic $239, Basic $179, Young Professional $175, Student $40, Military $175) and corporate (Flagship $6,500, Enterprise $8,500). The flagship EDGE Conference attracts 3,000+ professionals annually. Additional services include a Career Center, local roundtables, mobile app, and member directory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCPro: Industry-recognized tiered certification program for supply chain professionals, including SCPro Level One, Level Two, Bridge Exam, and Fundamentals courses.
• EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
• State of Logistics Report
• Supply Chain XChange Magazine

Products and services

• SCPro Level One Certification Industry-recognized certification testing comprehensive end-to-end supply chain knowledge (sourcing, operations, logistics, customer service). Available as exam only ($650 member / $975 non-member) or full bundle with study materials ($1,000 member / $1,625 non-member).
• SCPro Level Two Certification Advanced case-based certification assessing strategic thinking, analysis and integration across global supply chain challenges through a 500-1,000 word written response case study with 4-hour limit. Priced at $1,700 (member) / $2,350 (non-member) with retake at $200/$300.
• SCPro Bridge Exam Accelerated 65-question exam (90-minute limit) providing a path to SCPro Level One for professionals with existing supply chain credentials or Master's degree plus 4 years experience. Priced at $350 (member) / $550 (non-member). No retakes permitted.
• SCPro Fundamentals Bundle Bundle of all eight SCPro Fundamentals online courses covering Supply Chain Management Principles, Warehousing Operations, Customer Service Operations, Transportation Operations, Demand Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Management & Procurement, and Manufacturing & Service Operations. Priced at $1,800 (member) / $2,160 (non-member).
• SCPro Global Certificate Courses Online certificate courses for global supply chain competence covering international trade, logistics, compliance and Incoterms. Flat pricing of $85-$95 USD for all learners. Select courses carry U.S. Customs-approved CEU credits.
• SCPro Assessment Tool Online assessment tool to evaluate supply chain knowledge across key functional areas, benchmarking readiness, identifying learning gaps and providing targeted course recommendations. Priced at $199 retail; included free with Premier membership.
• State of Logistics Report 2026 The 37th annual State of Logistics Report, authored by Kearney and presented by Penske Logistics. Provides insights into the current logistics landscape, emerging trends and factors shaping supply chain performance across the United States. Priced at $299 for non-members.
• Executive Inner Circle Exclusive, invitation-only experience for CSCMP executive members bringing together senior industry practitioners and service providers for sharing best practices, learning from world-class companies and exploring innovative supply chain approaches. Meets in-person quarterly.
• EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition Annual flagship supply chain conference drawing 3,000+ professionals from around the world for 3 days of learning and networking. Premier members save over $500 on registration pricing.
• Corporate Flagship Membership Package Corporate membership package including 6 CSCMP Premier Memberships and 3 EDGE Conference Passes for $6,500, ideal for startup companies, mid-size teams and first-time corporate engagement.
• Corporate Enterprise Membership Package Enterprise-level corporate membership providing unlimited CSCMP Premier Memberships with discounted EDGE Conference Passes for $8,500. Best suited for global companies, cross-functional teams and organizations with 20+ supply chain professionals.
• Premier Individual Membership Full-access individual membership with over $500 in savings on EDGE conference tickets. Priced at $299 for one year or $499 for two years. Includes Supply Chain Xchange Magazine, free SCPro Assessment tool and all member benefits.
• Academic Individual Membership Membership for college and university professors and faculty with over $1,500 in EDGE conference savings, Journal of Business Logistics access and academic case library with teaching notes. Priced at $239 for one year or $439 for two years.
• Basic Individual Membership Entry-level individual membership providing preferred pricing at local roundtable events and access to the State of Logistics Report. Priced at $179 annually. Does not include EDGE conference preferred pricing.
• Young Professional Membership Membership for individual supply chain professionals aged 32 or under providing access to mentorship, mock interviews, career panels and YP committee participation. Priced at $175 annually.
• Student Membership Membership for full-time students pursuing supply chain careers with EDGE and local roundtable preferred pricing, CSCMP Career Center access and free year of YP membership upon expiration. Priced at $40 for 12 months.
• Military Membership Membership for United States active military or veterans priced at $175 annually. Includes one year of free military membership for veterans purchasing SCPro certification exams; SCPro exams are 100% reimbursable by the GI Bill.
• Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index Quarterly index co-developed with Lehigh University's Center for Supply Chain Research, measuring supply chain risk across 10 categories to help executives anticipate and prepare for risks. Launched in 2020.

Quantifiable outcome

• $3,300 wage gain for SCPro Level One earners
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• Element LogicminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 January 2026Element Logic collaborated with CSCMP and Bergen Logistics to organize a third-year scholarship contest for Raritan Valley Community College students, providing opportunities in material handling, logistics, and data analysis.
• Bergen LogisticsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 January 2026Bergen Logistics partnered with CSCMP and Element Logic to sponsor a scholarship contest for RVCC students, including facility visits that have led to full-time employment for participants.
• Lehigh University's Center for Supply Chain ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026CSCMP partners with Lehigh University to co-develop and release the quarterly Lehigh Business Supply Chain Risk Management Index, launched in 2020. The index tracks risk across 10 categories and helps executives anticipate supply chain risks.
• KearneyflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2025Kearney serves as the author of the annual State of Logistics Report, CSCMP's flagship industry publication. The report provides insights into the current logistics landscape, emerging trends, and factors shaping supply chain performance across the United States.
• Penske LogisticsflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2025Penske Logistics serves as the presenting sponsor of the annual State of Logistics Report and hosts the live release event at the Empire State Building. As a CSCMP corporate member, Penske also participates in the Executive Inner Circle.
• FreightPathcoreTechnology or IntegrationFreightPath developed SCPro Global exclusively for CSCMP, providing online certificate courses for global supply chain competence. FreightPath manages the learning experience from enrollment through certificate issuance for courses covering international trade, compliance, and logistics.
• Broward College's Center for Supply Chain Education (CSCE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroward College's CSCE collaborated with CSCMP to develop SCPro Fundamentals, the foundational supply chain education program used by 45+ academic and workforce programs worldwide.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management, formerly APICS): ASCM is the largest direct competitor to CSCMP, offering the CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and SCOR-P certifications used across Fortune 500 supply chain teams. Like CSCMP it sells individual and corporate memberships, hosts a major annual conference, and publishes research, making it the closest one-to-one comparable in the supply chain professional association space.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): ISM is a longstanding professional association offering the CPSM and CPSD credentials in procurement and supply management. It overlaps with CSCMP's sourcing and procurement domains, runs a major annual conference, and publishes the influential ISM Report on Business, putting it in direct credentialing and membership competition.
• SOLE - The International Society of Logistics: SOLE is a global professional society offering the Certified Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) and Demonstrated Logistician credentials. It directly competes with CSCMP in the supply chain and logistics certification space, particularly with defense and government supply chain professionals.

Broad incumbents

• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): CILT is a globally established chartered body for logistics and transport professionals, offering tiered credentials and a worldwide chapter network. It is a broader incumbent comparable to CSCMP given its emphasis on transport and logistics certification and international member reach.

Regional players

• SAPICS: SAPICS is the leading supply chain professional association for the Africa region, offering APICS-aligned training and hosting an annual conference. It is a regional peer with similar professional association and certification offerings to CSCMP, focused primarily on Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - Canada (CSCMP Canada): CSCMP itself operates a Canadian roundtable network serving the Canadian supply chain market. While under the same brand, the Canadian chapter functions as a regional peer association offering local events and networking parallel to U.S. operations.

Emerging players

• NASSTRAC: NASSTRAC is a U.S.-focused shipper association for transportation, logistics, and supply chain professionals. It serves a more narrow transportation-carrier shipper audience but competes for member mindshare and event participation with CSCMP in adjacent logistics categories.
• AHRMM (Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management): AHRMM is a healthcare-focused professional association offering the CMRP credential for healthcare supply chain and materials management professionals. It is comparable as a vertical-specialized credentialing association with similar member, certification, and conference model to CSCMP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cscmporg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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