ASCM Lancaster-York Chapter

What ASCM Lancaster-York Chapter does

ASCM Lancaster-York Chapter (legally ASCM Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Chapter, also operating as ASCM SEPA and ASCM-LORK) is a regional nonprofit professional chapter affiliated with ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management), founded in 2018 and headquartered in York, Pennsylvania. It serves supply chain, operations, procurement, and materials management professionals across Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, and Schuylkill counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, alongside university students and young professionals in the region. The chapter is governed by a volunteer board of directors (President & VP Education, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and VPs covering Administration, Student Affairs & Operations, Membership & Marketing) with no disclosed paid headcount beyond the 11+ member board.

The chapter delivers a structured portfolio of supply chain education and certification programs. Core offerings include three flagship professional certifications — CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), and CTSC (Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain) — priced at $1,250-$3,499 per bundle, plus a growing suite of micro-certifications covering Warehousing (co-developed with Prologis), Supplier Relationship Management, Supply Chain Technology, Resilience, Procurement, and Planning. Delivery channels include instructor-led classes at regional venues, self-paced online learning systems, quarterly virtual education info sessions, and a calendar of community events. Programs are delivered through instructor-led, hybrid, and self-paced subscription models with multi-year contract cadences.

The chapter generates revenue from three streams: ASCM membership dues (recurring subscription), educational programs and certification course fees (professional services model), and event registration fees (transactional). Members receive discounted event pricing ($59 vs. $74 for non-members; $25 for students and young professionals) and access to plant tours, Mega Meetings, Mini Mega Meetings, and an annual CHAINge conference. The chapter maintains 12 university partnerships (including Temple, York College of Pennsylvania, Drexel, and Villanova), two student scholarship programs (Janet Hillier $2,500; ASCM-LORK ~$1,200), and co-organizes events with five other regional supply chain organizations (ISM-Philadelphia, CSCMP Philadelphia Roundtable, Traffic Club of Philadelphia, Traffic Club of Lehigh Valley, WERC). As of 2024, the chapter relaunched its website and continues to expand its micro-certification and event programming.

Name

ASCM Lancaster-York Chapter

Legal name

ASCM Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance Chapter

Website

https://lork.ascm.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ASCM Lancaster-York Chapter is a nonprofit regional chapter of the Association for Supply Chain Management delivering CPIM, CSCP, and CTSC certifications plus micro-certifications to supply chain professionals, students, and young professionals across southeastern Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Education and Supply Chain Certification

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

Keywords

• Supply chain certification
• Professional development training
• Membership education services
• Networking events
• Manufacturing operations training

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The chapter generates revenue through ASCM membership fees, with discounted rates for local chapter events and educational classes available to members.
2. Educational Programs and Certifications: Revenue from certification courses including CPIM, CSCP, CTSC, CLTD, and micro-certifications. Offerings include instructor-led classes, learning systems, and bundled packages.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from Mega Meetings and other professional development events, with tiered pricing for members, non-members, students, and young professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASCM SEPA Chapter is a regional nonprofit professional membership organization that delivers supply chain education, certification programs, and networking opportunities to professionals and students in southeastern Pennsylvania. Its core offerings include APICS/ASCM professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CTSC), a portfolio of micro-certifications (Warehousing, Supplier Relationship Management, Technology, Resilience, Procurement, Planning), instructor-led and self-paced courses, Mega Meetings and Mini Mega Meetings, plant tours, mentoring programs, and student scholarships.

Product overview

ASCM SEPA is a professional membership chapter that offers a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain management education and professional certifications. The core offerings include three flagship professional certifications (CPIM, CSCP, and CTSC) alongside a growing suite of micro-certifications covering specialized domains such as Warehousing, Supplier Relationship Management, Technology, Resilience, Procurement, and Planning. The chapter serves professionals and students in the Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, and Schuylkill counties area, providing both instructor-led classes and self-paced online learning options. Members receive discounted pricing on courses and access to networking events, plant tours, and mentoring programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPIM (Certified Production and Inventory Management) APICS/ASCM professional certification program educating manufacturing and supply chain professionals on essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement, supplier planning, MRP, capacity planning, sales & operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) Comprehensive APICS/ASCM certification covering end-to-end global supply chain strategy, integrating suppliers, operations, logistics, and customers. Topics include supply chains, demand management, forecasting, global networks, sourcing, internal operations, logistics, relationships, risk, optimization, sustainability, and technology.
• CTSC (Certified in Transformation for Supply Chain) APICS/ASCM certification leveraging the ASCM SCOR Digital Standard, Enterprise Standards for Sustainability, and Digital Capabilities Model. Designed to identify risks and opportunities, apply systems thinking, manage transformation skills and infrastructure, and identify tools and technologies for supply chain transformation.
• Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate Foundational micro-certification program developed by ASCM in partnership with Prologis that builds practical knowledge of warehouse and distribution operations. Covers distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging, shipment, and sustainability in logistics. Earns 20 points toward CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or CTSC certification maintenance.
• Supplier Relationship Management Certificate Micro-certification providing comprehensive knowledge of supplier relationship management concepts, tools, and trends to transform supplier relationships into competitive advantages through supplier segmentation, governance, performance measurement, collaboration, and risk mitigation.
• Supply Chain Technology Certificate Micro-certification introducing key supply chain technologies including AI, advanced analytics, cybersecurity, and additive manufacturing to transform supply chains, enhance transparency, anticipate disruptions, and streamline operations through data-driven insights and automation.
• Supply Chain Resilience Certificate Continuing education micro-certification designed to help experienced supply chain professionals expand resilience knowledge and skills. Covers supply chain risk identification and assessment, disruption response and recovery planning, scenario planning, and long-term resilience strategies.
• Supply Chain Procurement Certificate Micro-certification covering fundamentals of procurement with emphasis on strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and value creation, helping professionals make data-driven, value-focused decisions across the procurement lifecycle.
• Planning Certificate Micro-certification covering supply chain planning concepts and methodologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% to 41% salary increases for APICS certification-holders
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISM-Philadelphia, Inc.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-organizer of Mini Mega Meetings and joint professional events. Six regional supply chain organizations collaborate to host annual Mega Meetings and Mini Mega Meetings, bringing together supply chain professionals, students, and industry leaders from across the Delaware Valley.
• CSCMP Philadelphia RoundtablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCouncil of Supply Chain Management Professionals Philadelphia Roundtable co-organizes Mega Meetings and Mini Mega Meetings with ASCM SEPA and other regional organizations.
• Traffic Club of Philadelphia (TCP)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerOne of six regional professional organizations collaborating on annual Mega Meetings and Mini Mega Meetings for supply chain professionals in the Delaware Valley region.
• Traffic Club of the Lehigh Valley (TCLV)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional transportation and logistics professional organization partnering on joint Mega Meetings and professional development events.
• Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWarehousing Education and Research Council partners with ASCM SEPA and other organizations to co-host Mega Meetings and Mini Mega Meetings.
• Matthews Aurora Hardwood CasketminorOthersThe chapter offered members a free facility tour of Matthews Aurora Hardwood Casket Manufacturing on May 16th, providing industry exposure and networking opportunity.
• PrologiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCM partnered with Prologis to develop the Supply Chain Warehousing Certificate, a foundational education program covering distribution inventory management, product storage, packaging and shipment, and sustainability in logistics.
• York College of PennsylvaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYork College students in the Operations & Supply Chain curriculum are eligible for the annual endowment to attend CPIM or CSCP class including exam voucher, and the ASCM-LORK Chapter Student Scholarship (~$1,200) provides annual funding for supply chain program students.
• Temple UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTemple University's Supply Chain Management Association is an affiliated student forum. Temple student Rhea Kumar won the 2023 Janet Hillier Scholarship ($2,500) to study supply chain in Tokyo, Japan.
• Drexel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrexel University's Supply Chain Management Association is an affiliated student forum for the chapter.
• Immaculata UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImmaculata University's Supply Chain Management program is an affiliated student forum.
• Shippensburg UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShippensburg University's Supply Chain and Logistics Management program is an affiliated student forum.
• Villanova UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillanova University's Supply Chain and Operations careers program is an affiliated student forum.
• Penn State BrandywineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn State Brandywine's Project and Supply Chain Management program is an affiliated student organization.
• Lehigh UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLehigh University's Center for Supply Chain Research has an affiliated Supply Chain Management Club student organization.
• Holy Family UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHoly Family University's Supply Chain Management program is an affiliated student organization.
• West Chester UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWest Chester University's Supply Chain student organization is an affiliated forum.
• St. Joseph's UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph's University's Supply Chain Management program is an affiliated student organization.
• Kutztown UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKutztown University's Supply Chain Management and Logistics student organization is an affiliated forum.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• LinkedIn Learning: Subscription-based professional learning platform with supply chain and operations course libraries. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering on-demand, lower-cost supply chain education that competes with the chapter's self-paced learning systems.
• Coursera (Supply Chain offerings): Large online learning marketplace offering supply chain certificates and specializations from universities and institutions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in supply chain education competing for the same professional upskilling wallet with significantly lower price points.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Global parent association that develops the CPIM, CSCP, CTSC, and micro-certification curriculum the chapter delivers. Directly comparable because the chapter's entire credential portfolio and brand flow from ASCM, and ASCM runs competing member-direct channels.
• edX (Supply Chain MicroMasters and courses): University-backed online learning platform offering supply chain credentials (e.g., MIT MicroMasters). Comparable as a broad incumbent in supply chain certification competing on price, brand, and accessibility against the chapter's instructor-led programs.

Emerging players

• Procurement Leaders: Membership-based community and education provider for senior procurement and supply chain executives. Comparable as an emerging specialized player offering credentials, benchmarking, and events targeting procurement/supply chain professionals similar to the chapter's audience.

Regional players

• Traffic Club of Philadelphia: Regional transportation and logistics professional association serving the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley market. Directly comparable as a co-host of Mega Meetings and as a peer regional body competing for the same members' professional development spend.

Direct peers

• WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council): Professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution, and logistics education and events. Directly comparable because it serves an overlapping supply chain audience, partners on the chapter's Mega Meetings, and offers overlapping educational content such as warehousing credentials.
• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals): Global supply chain professional association providing education, research, networking, and roundtables (including Philadelphia Roundtable). Directly comparable as a peer body serving the same supply chain professional audience and co-hosting the chapter's Mega Meetings.
• ISM (Institute for Supply Management): National supply chain and procurement professional association offering CPSM/CPSD certifications, networking, and chapter-based events. Directly comparable as a peer professional body delivering supply chain credentials and local chapter programming, and is an explicit event co-host.
• ASCM Greater San Diego Chapter: Another regional ASCM chapter delivering the same CPIM/CSCP/micro-certification portfolio under the same brand. Directly comparable because it operates the same business model (instructor-led courses, Mega Meetings, scholarships, university outreach) in a different U.S. region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ascm.lork

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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