AfrSCM - Association francophone de Supply Chain Management

What AfrSCM - Association francophone de Supply Chain Management does

AfrSCM (Association francophone de Supply Chain Management) is a French non-profit professional association founded in 1991, originally as Association CPIM de France, that serves the francophone supply chain management community. The organization delivers two intertwined offerings: a portfolio of serious game simulations (The Fresh Connection, The Cool Connection, The Blue Connection, Flow Simulation Game, and the PACE S&OP Challenge, licensed from Inchainge) used for experiential SCM training and competitions, and a certification administration platform acting as the exclusive francophone affiliate for four international SCM credentialing bodies — ASCM/APICS (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, SCOR-P), Demand Driven Institute (DDPP, DDLP, DDSCP, AEFP, ASTP), ISCEA (CSCA, CBSCP, CHSCA, CSSCP), and TOCICO (TOC Fundamentals, CCPM, BBIT). The association has co-developed original certification content, including the CSCA program with South Africa's SAPICS and the Adaptive Enterprise Foundation (AEF) curriculum with DDI.

AfrSCM monetizes through three primary streams: (1) individual membership dues ranging from €20 (students) to €310 (combined AfrSCM+ASCM with certification discount), (2) tiered corporate academy packages — Académie Francophone (€1,200–€7,800 HT), Académie Internationale (€3,300–€15,000 HT), and Académie Best in Class (€4,300–€19,500 HT) — sold to SMEs, mid-caps, and large enterprises respectively, and (3) certification examination fees administered across six centers in France and the Maghreb. Distribution relies on direct sales through the website, partner training organizations (Agilea, Citwell, BFC Consulting, Axsens), alumni associations (Arts et Métiers, Centrale Supélec, HEC), and government-backed channels (DGE, ANCT) including the Tour de France des Serious Games covering 183 industrial territories. The association has 11 employees and is governed by an elected board under French association loi 1901 law.

Name

AfrSCM - Association francophone de Supply Chain Management

Legal name

Association francophone de Supply Chain Management (AfrSCM)

Website

https://afrscm.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AfrSCM is a French non-profit professional association (founded 1991) that serves francophone supply chain professionals through serious-game simulation training and certification administration as the exclusive francophone affiliate of ASCM, DDI, ISCEA, and TOCICO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Professional Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Professional certification programs
• Serious games training
• Francophone professional association
• Logistics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Maur-des-Fossés

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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 charged to individual professionals for access to member-only content, networking, reduced event rates, and certification privileges.
2. Corporate/Enterprise Membership: Enterprise membership packages (Académie Francophone, Académie Internationale, Académie Best in Class) offering unlimited staff memberships and training access at tiered pricing based on company size.
3. Certification Examination Fees: Fees collected for proctoring and administering international certifications including ASCM (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC), DDI (DDPP, DDLP, DDSCP, AEFP), ISCEA (CSCA, CBSCP, CHSCA, CSSCP), and TOCICO (TOC Fundamentals, CCPM, BBIT) exams.
4. Academy Training Programs: Paid training programs including Académie Best in Class (4,300€ to 19,500€ HT), Académie Internationale (3,300€ to 15,000€ HT), and Académie Francophone (1,200€ to 7,800€ HT) for corporate teams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AfrSCM is a French non-profit professional association that provides supply chain management professionals with international certification preparation (ASCM/APICS, DDI, ISCEA, TOCICO), business simulation serious games training (The Fresh Connection, The Cool Connection, The Blue Connection, Flow Simulation, PACE), and corporate academy training programs. It also operates the Tour de France des Serious Games regional training initiative and the AILES DE LA SC program promoting women in supply chain.

Product overview

AfrSCM (Association francophone de Supply Chain Management) is a professional association for supply chain management practitioners, offering a portfolio of educational serious games simulations (The Fresh Connection, The Cool Connection, The Blue Connection, Flow Simulation Game, and PACE S&OP Challenge), professional certification preparation programs (ASCM/APICS, DDI, ISCEA, TOCICO), and the Tour de France des Serious Games regional training initiative. The organization also runs the AILES DE LA SC program for women in supply chain management. The serious games are licensed from Inchainge and used for training and competition purposes. The association connects French-speaking supply chain professionals with international certification bodies and organizes conferences and networking events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Fresh Connection (TFC) Online supply chain management simulation game where participants take roles (VP Sales, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Operations) to save a struggling orange juice manufacturer through successive rounds of strategic decision-making. Used for training and competitions among French-speaking supply chain professionals.
• The Cool Connection (TCC) Financial version of The Fresh Connection simulation where participants take roles including Vice President Finance to experience the bridging of physical and financial supply chains.
• The Blue Connection (TBC) Strategic business simulation focused on the circular economy, allowing participants to experience the challenges and opportunities of transitioning from traditional linear supply chain management to circular and responsible supply chain practices.
• Flow Simulation Game Online simulation inspired by the Beer Game that simulates a supply chain subject to the Bullwhip Effect, allowing participants to experience traditional MRPII or DDMRP methodologies and learn to dimension stock buffers.
• PACE (S&OP Challenge) Innovative serious game designed for students and industry professionals to experience Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Tour de France des Serious Games Nationwide initiative bringing serious game training sessions to companies across France's 183 industrial territories, promoting supply chain management best practices to regional businesses and contributing to employment creation, in partnership with the French government (DGE) and Territoires d'Industrie (ANCT).
• AILES DE LA SC Program dedicated to promoting women in supply chain management through initiatives including mentoring, mastermind groups, and corporate social responsibility activities.
• Académie Best in Class (Corporate Training) Premium corporate training program (4,300€ to 19,500€ HT annually) for member companies of all sizes (SME, ETI, GE), providing unlimited staff memberships and training access on supply chain best practices.
• Académie Internationale (Corporate Training) International benchmark training program (3,300€ to 15,000€ HT annually) for corporate teams seeking international supply chain best-practice exposure.
• Académie Francophone (Corporate Training) French-language SCM best practices training program (1,200€ to 7,800€ HT annually) for corporate teams of all sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Service rate improvement from 45% to 91% achieved by member company Résinium within months of implementing DDMRP methodology learned through AfrSCM training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

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

• TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Partnership launched in 2021 offering TOC Fundamentals, CCPM Fundamentals, and BBIT certifications. Combined membership provides 30% reduction on TOCICO membership fees.
• DGE (Direction Générale des Entreprises)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership with French Ministry of Economy since 2012 for organizing Serious Games discovery days across France, including the Tour de France des Serious Games initiative covering 183 industrial territories.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrSCM is an official ASCM (formerly APICS) affiliate in France, offering CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, CTSC, and SCOR-P certifications. Members receive combined membership rates and privileged access to ASCM resources, research, and annual conferences.
• Demand Driven Institute (DDI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial DDI affiliate offering Demand Driven certifications (DDPP, DDLP, DDSCP, DDOP, AEFP, ASTP) and educational programs. AfrSCM co-developed the Adaptive Enterprise Foundation (AEF) training with DDI.
• ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial ISCEA affiliate for CSCA, CBSCP, CHSCA, and CSSCP certifications in French-speaking markets. AfrSCM co-developed the CSCA certification content with SAPICS.
• Territoires d'Industrie (ANCT)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with National Agency for Territorial Cohesion to deliver supply chain training through serious games in 183 designated industrial territories across France, supporting SME competitiveness and regional development.
• InchaingecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of serious game platforms including The Fresh Connection, The Cool Connection, The Blue Connection, and Flow Simulation Game used for supply chain training and competitions.
• SAPICSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth African supply chain association partner for co-development of CSCA certification content and joint launch of Demand Driven S&OP version of The Fresh Connection serious game.
• AgileaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm and training partner offering supply chain and DDMRP training programs.
• CitwellminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSupply chain consulting firm specializing in transformation, Demand Driven MRP, and sustainable supply chain. Partner for serious games and training programs.
• BFC ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperations and supply chain consulting firm, official The Fresh Connection serious game partner.
• aXoma Consultants / Business At WorkminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm acquired by Business At Work, offering Demand Driven planning models with SAP S/4HANA implementation.
• Arts et Métiers AlumniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association providing reduced membership rates for Arts et Métiers graduates.
• Centrale Supélec AlumniminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlumni association providing reduced membership rates for Centrale Supélec graduates.
• HEC Alumni Club Achats Supply ChainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialized alumni club providing reduced membership rates for HEC graduates in supply chain roles.
• United Nations Global CompactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UN Global Compact France chapter beginning 2017, promoting responsible supply chain practices.
• Agence du Don en Nature (ADN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for training social organizations and shelters in supply chain management for donated goods since 2012.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SAPICS: South African professional supply chain association that co-developed the CSCA certification content with AfrSCM and jointly launched the DD S&OP version of The Fresh Connection. SAPICS is the closest international peer in structure and mission.
• DDI (Demand Driven Institute): Demand Driven MRP methodology owner that co-developed the Adaptive Enterprise Foundation (AEF) training with AfrSCM. DDI is both a partner and a peer competing for the same SCM certification training market.
• TOCICO (Theory of Constraints International Certification Organization): Global Theory of Constraints certification body partnered with AfrSCM since 2021 to offer TOC Fundamentals, CCPM, and BBIT certifications. TOCICO is a direct peer in the SCM/operations methodology certification space.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): The global parent body for supply chain management certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P). AfrSCM is its official French affiliate, making ASCM the most direct peer — they share the same certification framework, content, and serve overlapping professional audiences in the supply chain domain.
• ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance): US-headquartered supply chain certification body offering CSCA, CBSCP, CHSCA, and CSSCP. AfrSCM is its official francophone affiliate, making ISCEA a direct peer providing competing certifications to the same professional audience.

Regional players

• CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport): UK-based global professional body for logistics and transport with extensive international presence. CILT serves overlapping supply chain/logistics professional audiences but operates primarily in English-speaking markets.
• BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik): German logistics association offering SCM training, certifications, and networking in DACH markets. BVL is a structurally comparable European regional professional association serving a non-overlapping geography.
• AST&L (American Society of Transportation and Logistics): US-based professional association offering transportation and logistics certifications. AST&L is a regional peer operating in a non-overlapping geography with comparable certification-driven association economics.
• France Supply Chain: French industry federation representing the supply chain ecosystem in France, with corporate members across manufacturing, retail, and logistics. It is a structural peer in the French SCM professional community, though with a broader industry advocacy mandate.

Emerging players

• Inchainge: Dutch provider of the serious game platforms (Fresh Connection, Cool Connection, Blue Connection) that AfrSCM licenses. Inchainge is both a technology partner and a peer offering experiential SCM training tools directly to global corporates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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