Advance SCS

What Advance SCS does

Advance SCS (legal entity: Advance Supply Chain Solutions Singapore) is a Singapore-headquartered training and consulting firm specializing in supply chain management and procurement education, operating across the Asia-Pacific region. The company was founded in the early 2000s (firmographic data lists 1994) and serves as an Approved Centre for two globally recognized professional bodies — the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS, UK) and the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM, USA, formerly APICS) — delivering certification programs in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India, supplemented by a Virtual Live Class (VLC) delivery model reaching students in the Philippines, Bangladesh, Africa, and the Middle East.

The product portfolio spans five pillars: CIPS certifications (Levels 2 through 6), ASCM/APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), short-form workshops (procurement, sustainability, supply chain risk, contract law, negotiation, Incoterms 2020), bespoke consulting services (procurement transformation, skills gap analysis, spend analytics, procurement audits), and — via its wholly-owned subsidiary PlanetWise, launched 2024 — a cloud-based Carbon Management Solution for Scope 1/2/3 emissions tracking, supplier engagement, and ISO 14064-1 reporting. Proprietary technology includes a Skills Gap Analysis online assessment tool, a Spend Analysis methodology, and the PlanetWise subscription platform. The company also distributes CIPS Practice Tests through Shopify and Udemy as a low-friction consumer channel.

Revenue is generated through professional services fees (certification tutorials and workshops priced S$300–S$4,000 per course), consulting engagements with enterprise and government clients (Shell, CNOOC, Tetra Pak, Brunei Gas Carrier, Royal Brunei Technical Services, ST Engineering, Singapore Ministry of Finance, Perfetti Van Melle, Dchain), recurring PlanetWise subscriptions, and small-scale online content sales. Customer segments split between individual professionals pursuing globally portable qualifications and corporate accounts seeking customized training. The company operates with a lean team of 1–10 employees and is managed by Cluster8 Pte Ltd, with offices in Singapore (HQ at 101 Upper Cross Street), Ho Chi Minh City (Bitexco Financial Tower), Skudai/Johor (Malaysia), and Bengaluru (India), supported by channel partnerships with VILAS (Vietnam), NTUC LearningHub (Singapore), SAP, and Esker.

Name

Advance SCS

Legal name

Advance Supply Chain Solutions Singapore

Website

https://advancescs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Advance SCS is a Singapore-based Centre of Excellence delivering CIPS and ASCM/APICS certification programs, corporate workshops, procurement consulting, and a cloud-based carbon management platform (PlanetWise) to professionals and enterprises across the Asia-Pacific region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Supply Chain Training and Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Supply chain training
• Procurement certification
• Professional certification programs
• Carbon management software
• Procurement consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Certification Training: Tutorial classes and training leading to CIPS qualifications (Level 2 Certificate, Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Advanced Diploma, Level 6 Professional Diploma) and ASCM/APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD). Revenue generated from course fees, course materials/books, and examination fees.
2. Short Courses and Workshops: Specialized seminars and workshops in procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and logistics. Pricing varies by course format (1-day vs 2-day) and location, ranging from S$400 to S$950 per participant.
3. Consulting Services: Procurement transformation consulting including process redesign, business strategy development, sustainability implementation, skills gap analysis, capability development, procurement audits, and spend analytics.
4. Carbon Management Subscription: PlanetWise Carbon Management Solution offered on subscription basis for organizations embarking on net-zero journeys, with free one-month trial available.
5. Practice Tests: Online practice tests for CIPS exam preparation sold through Shopify and Udemy platforms, each question comes with answer explanations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advance SCS is a Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain Training that delivers professional certification programs (CIPS Levels 2-6 and ASCM/APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD), specialized workshops, and consulting services in procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and logistics across Asia-Pacific. Training is delivered via in-person classes, Virtual Live Class (VLC), and e-learning. Through its subsidiary PlanetWise, it also offers a cloud-based Carbon Management Solution for tracking and reporting Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

Product overview

Advance SCS is a Centre of Excellence in Supply Chain Training offering a portfolio of professional training programs and consulting services. The core offerings include CIPS certification programs (Certificate L2, Diploma L4, Advanced Diploma L5, Professional Diploma L6) and ASCM/APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD). Training is delivered through face-to-face, virtual live class, and e-learning modes. The company also provides specialized workshops on procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and logistics topics, alongside consulting services for procurement transformation and spend analytics. Through its subsidiary PlanetWise, it offers a cloud-based Carbon Management Solution for emissions tracking and net-zero journey support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlanetWise: Cloud-based Carbon Management Solution for tracking and managing carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) to help organizations achieve net-zero targets

Products and services

• CIPS Certification Programs Tutorial classes and exam preparation for CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply) qualifications including Certificate (Level 2), Diploma (Level 4), Advanced Diploma (Level 5), and Professional Diploma (Level 6) in Procurement and Supply. Delivered in-person and via Virtual Live Class for individual professionals and corporate cohorts.
• ASCM/APICS Certification Programs Preparation courses for ASCM/APICS certifications including Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM V8), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), and Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD). Offered as self-study and blended learning with materials, ASCM membership, and exam fees bundled.
• CIPS Practice Tests Online practice tests for CIPS exam preparation covering Levels 4, 5, and 6, with answer explanations to support student revision. Sold through the company's Shopify store and Udemy.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Workshops One-day and two-day specialized workshops covering procurement operations, strategic sustainable procurement, effective and advanced negotiation skills, contract law and contract management, supply chain risk management, supply chain resilience, spend analysis and category management, supplier appraisal/evaluation/selection, strategic supply chain management, and integrated logistics management. Priced from S$400 to S$950 per participant.
• Sustainability Training Programs Courses covering sustainability fundamentals and ESG reporting, carbon accounting and carbon management (including a free one-month use of PlanetWise), understanding Scope 3 emissions, and implementing sustainable procurement (ISO 20400). Delivered via Virtual Live Class across Singapore, India, and Malaysia.
• Supply Chain Resilience Training Training covering international trade principles, sourcing, shipping, risk management, cost control, Incoterms 2020, and trade documentation for supply chain resilience.
• Consulting Services Procurement transformation consulting covering process redesign, business strategy development, sustainability implementation, skills gap analysis and competency framework development, capability development, procurement audits, and spend analytics methodology. Delivered by ESG Singapore-certified consultants, with clients able to apply for the Enterprise Development Grant.
• PlanetWise Carbon Management Solution Cloud-based subscription platform from Advance SCS's subsidiary PlanetWise that enables organizations to track carbon emissions in real-time across Scope 1, 2, and 3, engage suppliers on sustainability, identify reduction areas, set net-zero targets, and measure progress against ISO 14064-1 and related standards. Offered on a monthly subscription basis with a free one-month trial.

Quantifiable outcome

• Procurement transformation delivering savings and value through process redesign and strategic procurement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance SCS is the Approved Centre of ASCM (formerly APICS) in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and India. They deliver APICS certifications including CPIM V8, CSCP, and CLTD. ASCM is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation with 60 years of certification expertise.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvance SCS is the Approved Centre of CIPS offering tutorial classes leading to CIPS qualifications from Certificate Level 2 through Professional Diploma Level 6. CIPS qualifications are recognized worldwide as driving leading-edge thinking and professionalism in procurement and supply.
• EskersupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Esker to help organizations around the world streamline their business document processes. Esker is a global cloud platform for finance and customer service professionals, automating procure-to-pay (P2P) and order-to-cash (O2C) tasks through AI-powered cloud platform.
• SAPsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSAP Partner status for providing procurement and supply chain technology solutions. SAP Partner for delivering integrated procurement and supply chain management solutions.
• NTUC LhubsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with NTUC LearningHub for training delivery and course offerings in Singapore, serving union members and workers in the region.
• VILAS (Vietnam)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with VILAS in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for local delivery of CIPS qualifications. VILAS handles course fees and provides local student support for virtual classes.
• GRI (Global Reporting Initiative)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerGRI Community Member status, indicating commitment to sustainability reporting standards and alignment with global sustainability disclosure frameworks.
• PlanetWisecoreOthersPlanetWise is a subsidiary of Advance SCS, providing a cloud-based Carbon Management Solution for organizations to track carbon emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3), engage suppliers, set net-zero targets, and report on carbon reduction progress. Available on subscription basis with free trial.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Procurement Leaders: Membership community and training provider for senior procurement executives worldwide; comparable to Advance SCS's corporate training and benchmarking offerings, though focused on the chief-procurement-officer tier rather than certification cohorts.

Direct peers

• SCMDOJO: Global online supply chain education platform offering certification prep, micro-courses, and corporate training — directly competitive with Advance SCS's blended CIPS/ASCM delivery, particularly in lower-cost self-serve segments.
• Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM): Singapore-based professional body offering procurement and supply chain certifications and training; competes with Advance SCS for the same Singapore enterprise and government procurement learners and overlaps heavily on certification programmes.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Singapore: Singapore chapter of the global logistics and transport professional body; offers parallel vocational certifications and CPD in adjacent transport/logistics domains that overlap with Advance SCS's logistics workshops.

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering supply chain specialisations from universities and ASCM itself; competes with Advance SCS for self-paced learners and corporate L&D budgets across Asia-Pacific.
• Simplilearn: Online professional bootcamp provider covering project management, supply chain and other certifications; competes with Advance SCS for individual paying learners pursuing self-paced certification paths.
• Emeritus: Professional education provider partnering with global universities on supply chain and operations programmes; competes for mid-career professionals seeking accredited credentials in Asia-Pacific.
• LinkedIn Learning: Enterprise-focused video learning platform bundled with LinkedIn subscriptions; a substitute for short supply chain and procurement workshops sold to corporate L&D buyers across the region.

Others

• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): US-based professional body offering CPSM, C.P.M. and other supply management certifications; comparable accreditation-and-training model to CIPS/ASCM that Advance SCS partners with, and an adjacent competitor if ISM expands APAC direct delivery.

Regional players

• NTUC LearningHub: Singapore workforce upskilling provider and Advance SCS's distribution partner; offers adjacent professional and supply chain courses domestically and competes for similar SkillsFuture-funded enterprise training budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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