Supply Chain Mavens

What Supply Chain Mavens does

Supply Chain Mavens is a privately held, US-based supply chain certification training company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. The firm operates as an ASCM Premier Elite Channel Partner — the first such partner in the USA, awarded January 2021 — and delivers instructor-led preparation courses for the principal APICS/ASCM credentials: CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-DS, and DDPP. The instructor roster comprises ASCM-certified Master Instructors with two-to-five decades of supply chain leadership experience across manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, automotive, CPG, and telecommunications.

The company's revenue model rests on five streams: instructor-led certification course bundles priced $3,295–$4,095; corporate private cohort training (named enterprise clients include GE Vernova, AstraZeneca, and Intelsat); self-study and Foundations programs priced from $300; instructor development courses (Train the Trainer, Learning Dynamics for Instructors) priced $550–$650; and low-friction digital products such as the $17 'Pass Like a Ninja!' exam prep guide. Training is delivered online across multiple time zones and on-site globally, with the company's go-to-market combining sales-led private cohort acquisition, public class self-registration, and event- and content-driven demand generation via the Supply Chain Rocks! podcast, YouTube, webinars, and the ASCM partner referral channel.

Operationally, Supply Chain Mavens is a founder/owner-operated micro-business with 1–10 employees, no institutional funding, and no subsidiaries or M&A activity. The firm's competitive positioning is built primarily on its ASCM Premier Elite status, instructor credentials, and a diversified certification curriculum rather than on proprietary technology or scale economies.

Name

Supply Chain Mavens

Legal name

Supply Chain Mavens Inc.

Website

https://supplychainmavens.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Supply Chain Mavens is an ASCM Premier Elite Training Partner providing instructor-led and self-study certification courses in supply chain management (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-DS) to individual professionals and corporate teams globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Professional Certification Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Certification & Exam Prep eLearning Modules (EDAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Supply chain training
• APICS certification prep
• Logistics certification courses
• Inventory management training
• Professional certification education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sterling

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Certification Course Instruction: Instructor-led courses for APICS/ASCM certification programs (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-DS, DDPP). Courses are offered in various formats including intensive multi-week programs and accelerated boot camps. Revenue is generated through course registration fees that typically include materials, exam credits, and access to online study tools.
2. Exam Prep Materials: Sale of supplemental exam preparation guides such as 'Pass Like a Ninja!' certification prep book priced at $17. Revenue from study materials sold separately or as add-ons to courses.
3. Corporate Team Training: Customized private training programs for corporate teams (e.g., GE Vernova, AstraZeneca). Organizations can contract for private cohorts with tailored scheduling and on-site delivery options.
4. Self-Study Programs: Self-paced certificate programs and Foundations of Supply Chain Management courses. Includes ASCM's Foundations courses, certificate programs (Warehousing, Procurement, Planning, Technology, Supplier Relationship Management, Resilience), and standalone self-study offerings.
5. Instructor Development: Train the Trainer and Learning Dynamics for Instructors courses for individuals seeking to become APICS/ASCM certified instructors. Courses priced at $550 and $650 respectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Supply Chain Mavens delivers instructor-led and self-paced certification preparation for APICS/ASCM credentials including CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-DS, and DDPP. Training is delivered through public online classes, self-study programs, and customized private corporate cohorts for enterprises. The company also produces exam preparation materials and instructor development courses.

Product overview

Supply Chain Mavens is an ASCM Premier Elite Training Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of supply chain certification training programs. The core offerings include instructor-led certification prep courses for CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR DS, and DDPP credentials, complemented by self-study courses, certificate programs, and foundational courses. Additional products include the 'Pass Like a Ninja!' exam prep guide ($17 PDF), instructor training programs (Train the Trainer, Learning Dynamics for Instructors), and content offerings such as the Supply Chain Rocks! podcast and the 'For What It's Worth' column. The company also offers specialized training like Supply Chain Fundamentals for Sales Teams and partners with Edukazi for Supply Chain Risk & Resiliency Certificate programs. Training is delivered online and onsite globally, with instructors available in multiple languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CPIM Certification Training Instructor-led preparation courses for the ASCM/APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) credential, covering materials management, master scheduling, forecasting, production planning, and supply chain strategy. Offered as public online classes and private corporate cohorts.
• CSCP Certification Training Instructor-led courses for the ASCM/APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) certification, covering end-to-end supply chain management including design, planning, execution, and optimization. Delivered online publicly and as private corporate cohorts.
• CLTD Certification Training Preparation courses for the ASCM/APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) credential, covering logistics concepts, tools, processes, and distribution services. Offered as public online classes and on-site corporate engagements.
• CTSC Certification Training Instructor-led training for the ASCM Certified in Transformation of Supply Chain (CTSC) credential, covering supply chain digital transformation, change management, and SCOR Digital Standard frameworks.
• SCOR-DS Training Courses for the Supply Chain Operations Reference Digital Standard (SCOR DS), covering the comprehensive supply chain framework including sustainability standards and the digital body of knowledge.
• DDPP Certification Training Preparation courses for the Demand Driven Planner Professional (DDPP) certification offered by the Demand Driven Institute.
• Pass Like a Ninja! ASCM certification exam prep guide written by Joni Holeman and Maryanne Ross, providing strategies, shortcuts, and mindset techniques for passing CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or CTSC exams. Sold as a $17 digital PDF download.
• Instructor Training Programs IDP instructor courses including Train the Trainer (TTT) and Learning Dynamics for Instructors, designed to help experienced supply chain professionals deliver APICS/ASCM certification training and build independent training businesses.
• Self-Study Courses Self-paced online courses for ASCM certifications and Foundations of Supply Chain Management programs, offering flexible learning options for working professionals.
• ASCM Certificate Programs Focused certificate programs including Supply Chain Warehousing, Procurement, Planning, Technology, Supplier Relationship Management, and Supply Chain Resilience certificates.
• Foundations of Supply Chain Management Self-study foundational courses covering supply chain management topics including Managing Operations, Manufacturing Management, Operations Planning, Distribution and Logistics, Inventory Management, and Supply Chain Principles. Offered as a six-module suite or individual modules with annual access.
• Supply Chain Fundamentals for Sales Teams Targeted training program designed to equip sales professionals with essential supply chain knowledge to improve customer engagement and align sales promises with operational capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• ASCM certified professionals earn 20% higher median salary
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• Process & Strategy SolutionssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2023Supply Chain Mavens teamed up with Process & Strategy Solutions to offer Building Sustainable Supply Chains course. This partnership combines Supply Chain Mavens' training expertise with Process & Strategy Solutions' sustainability methodologies and practices for practical application in supply chain operations.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupply Chain Mavens is an ASCM Premier Elite Training Partner and Channel Partner - the first in the USA to achieve Premier Elite status. They are authorized to deliver APICS certification training programs including CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, and SCOR-DS using official ASCM Learning Systems. The partnership provides access to certification content, exam administration, and official membership benefits for students.
• EdukazisecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupply Chain Mavens partnered with Edukazi to offer the Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Certificate Program. Edukazi collaborates with the Supply Chain Risk Consortium and Lehigh University to deliver a three-level online certification program with exam and certificate through Lehigh University.
• Lehigh UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Edukazi and Supply Chain Risk Consortium to offer the Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Certificate Program. Certificate is issued through Lehigh University upon completion of the three-level program and exam.
• Supply Chain Risk ConsortiumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Edukazi and Lehigh University to develop and deliver the Supply Chain Risk and Resilience Certificate Program.
• ASCM NYC-Long Island ForumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASCM NYC-LI Forum hosts in-person CSCP courses led by instructors like St Claire Gerald, with collaboration and support from Supply Chain Mavens network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Coursera: A leading online learning platform offering professional certificate programs including supply chain specializations from top universities. It competes on price, self-paced convenience, and brand reach against instructor-led certification prep programs like those offered by Supply Chain Mavens.
• edX: A university-affiliated online course platform offering professional certificate programs including supply chain management credentials from institutions like MIT and ASU. It offers accredited, self-paced alternatives to Supply Chain Mavens' ASCM-focused instructor-led certification programs.
• LinkedIn Learning: A subscription-based video learning library from LinkedIn covering business, technology, and creative skills including supply chain courses. It offers a low-cost, self-paced alternative that competes for the same corporate L&D budgets as Supply Chain Mavens' premium cohort-based programs.
• Skillsoft: An enterprise corporate learning platform offering extensive course libraries and certification prep across business, technology, and leadership. It competes for enterprise L&D contracts that might otherwise go to specialized partners like Supply Chain Mavens for ASCM credentialing.

Direct peers

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): The parent professional body that owns the APICS/ASCM certification programs (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-DS) which form Supply Chain Mavens' entire product portfolio. ASCM also offers its own training and learning systems, creating partial overlap with its channel partner's commercial offerings.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): A US-based professional organization offering the CPSM, CPSD, and CSCA supply management certifications and associated training. It directly competes for the same pool of supply chain professionals seeking credentials and corporate upskilling budgets.

Emerging players

• Pluralsight: A technology-focused skill development platform increasingly expanding into adjacent business and operations domains. Its skills-assessment and certification prep model parallels parts of Supply Chain Mavens' approach to delivering structured learning with measurable outcomes.
• Emeritus: An online professional education provider partnering with top universities and companies to deliver certificate programs in operations, supply chain, and management. It targets similar working professionals seeking credentialed skills with a higher-touch model than pure self-paced platforms.

Others

• APQC: A non-profit knowledge-sharing and research organization that provides process improvement, supply chain, and operational excellence frameworks along with education and benchmarking services. It serves a comparable audience of operations and supply chain leaders and competes for similar corporate training budgets.

Regional players

• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply): The UK-based global professional body for procurement and supply, offering its own credentialing framework and study programs. It serves a comparable learner profile in procurement and supply chain domains, though primarily outside the US market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Supplychainmavens/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/scmavens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/supply-chain-mavens

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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