Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry

What Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry does

Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry is a Finnish non-profit professional association (yhdistys ry) founded in 2014, headquartered in Helsinki, that functions as the country's largest network of purchasing and logistics experts. It serves over 5,000 individual members and more than 350 corporate and organizational members across retail, wholesale, industry, transport, logistics services, staffing, software/consulting, public sector, and education. The organization operates through twelve regional divisions, four professional forums (Procurement, Transport, SCM, Intralogistics) plus a Researcher Forum, and a Young Professionals program targeting students and early-career practitioners.

LOGY's product portfolio centers on two flagship multi-module training programmes — the Hankintapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Procurement Manager Training Programme) and the Logistiikkapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Logistics Manager Training Programme) — alongside the annual LOGY Conference (1,000+ attendees), the Osto&Logistiikka print magazine and daily news site, the weekly newsletter, the LOGY Podcast, the LOGY Barometer quarterly survey, the LOGY Best in Class benchmarking tool, and commercially licensed IT2022 IT contract terms. Its Procurement Manager programme holds IFPSM PAS international accreditation, and the organization is a national member of IFPSM, ELA, and CSCMP with active collaboration across Nordic, German, and Estonian sister associations. The technology footprint is conventional association infrastructure (member portal/eServices, content sites, podcast hosting) with no AI/ML components disclosed.

The business model combines annual membership fees (individual, student at €25/year, corporate staggered by turnover), training program tuition (e.g., €5,200/€6,200 for the Procurement Manager programme), advertising in Osto&Logistiikka media (print, digital, newsletter), paid conference attendance and sponsorships, IT contract term licensing, and corporate training engagements via LOGY Spark. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. With a 35-person staff, the operation is run at a scale consistent with a national professional association rather than a commercial enterprise, and the LOGY Conference 2027 expansion to Helsinki and Tallinn signals a measured internationalization of its flagship event.

Name

Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry

Legal name

Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys LOGY ry

Website

https://logy.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOGY is Finland's largest non-profit professional association for purchasing and logistics, serving 5,000+ individual members and 350+ corporate members through training programmes, forums, the annual LOGY Conference, and Osto&Logistiikka media, with IFPSM PAS-accredited certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from individual, corporate, organizational, student, and Young Professionals members. Corporate membership fees are determined by turnover (staggered) or type of organization.
2. Training Programs: Revenue from professional training programs including the Hankintapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Procurement Manager Program) at €5,200 for members and €6,200 for non-members, plus VAT.
3. Osto&Logistiikka Media: Revenue from advertising in the printed trade magazine (6 issues/year), electronic banners, sponsored articles on the news site, and newsletter banner spots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LOGY is a Finnish non-profit professional association that provides membership-based services for purchasing and logistics experts, including certified training programmes (IFPSM PAS accredited), industry conferences, professional forums, networking events, a trade magazine, benchmarking tools, and research reports. The association operates across Finland through 12 regional divisions and serves over 5,000 individual members and 350+ corporate members.

Product overview

LOGY (Suomen Osto- ja Logistiikkayhdistys) is a not-for-profit professional association for purchasing and logistics experts in Finland, offering a portfolio of professional development services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include two major certified training programmes: the Hankintapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Procurement Manager Training Programme) with IFPSM PAS certification, and the Logistiikkapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Logistics Manager Training Programme). Additional services include LOGY Spark inspirational speeches, the annual LOGY Conference, LOGY Podcast, quarterly LOGY Barometer research, LOGY Best in Class benchmarking tool, IT contract terms (IT2022), mentoring programme, and the Osto&Logistiikka trade media (print magazine plus online news site). The association also facilitates professional networking through four forums (Procurement, Transport, SCM, and Intralogistics) with specialized expert teams. LOGY serves over 5,000 individual members and approximately 350 corporate members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Osto&Logistiikka: Professional media brand including print magazine (6 issues per year), online news site (ostologistiikka.fi), and weekly newsletter
• LOGY Conference
• LOGY Spark
• Young Professionals
• LOGY Barometer
• LOGY Best in Class

Products and services

• Hankintapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Procurement Manager Training Programme) Comprehensive multi-format training programme for professionals preparing for demanding procurement roles. Delivered via a combination of in-person training days, remote sessions, and self-study, leading to the LOGY Procurement Manager diploma and internationally recognized IFPSM PAS certification.
• Logistiikkapäällikön koulutusohjelma (Logistics Manager Training Programme) Training programme for logistics professionals developing from specialist to influencer and growing as a leader in modern logistics functions. New programme starts 8 October 2026.
• LOGY Spark Inspirational speeches for companies featuring expert speakers on procurement and logistics topics, available for corporate booking.
• LOGY Conference Leading annual rendezvous of supply chain, purchase and logistics professionals in Northern Europe, with approximately 1,000 participants. The 2027 edition is scheduled for 4-5 February 2027 in Helsinki and Tallinn.
• LOGY Best in Class (benchmarking tool) Supply chain and procurement benchmarking and evaluation tool available for LOGY members, enabling companies to benchmark their performance against peers.
• LOGY Barometer Quarterly survey illustrating the current state and future expectations of procurement and logistics in Finland, conducted since 2013.
• LOGY Podcast Podcast series covering procurement and logistics topics for professionals, available through the LOGY YouTube channel.
• IT Contract Terms (IT2022) Widely used IT contract terms for IT procurement, updated December 2021. Available in Finnish and English with company-specific or group licenses, including customizable model contracts.
• Mentoring Programme Programme pairing experienced logistics/procurement professionals with students and Young Professionals members for career guidance and knowledge transfer.
• Osto&Logistiikka (Trade Magazine & Online News) Professional media published online daily at ostologistiikka.fi and six times yearly as print magazine, covering procurement and logistics news.
• Forum Activities (Procurement, Transport, SCM, Intralogistics) Four professional forums providing objective framework for cooperation and networking among procurement and logistics professionals, with expert teams for specialized areas such as indirect procurement, ICT procurement, public procurement, and sustainable procurement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training programs include IFPSM PAS certification ensuring international recognition of professional development.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFPSM (International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational umbrella organization for logistics and purchasing associations. LOGY is one of over 40 national association members. IFPSM develops the field, shares best practices, and offers networking opportunities. LOGY's training programs have received IFPSM PAS certification.
• ELA (European Logistics Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean logistics association that LOGY actively participates in alongside its own national activities.
• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational supply chain management organization that LOGY maintains active participation with.
• German Purchasing and Logistics AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organizations with whom LOGY collaborates on international level.
• Estonian Purchasing and Logistics AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organizations with whom LOGY collaborates on international level.
• Nordic Purchasing and Logistics AssociationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic sister organizations with whom LOGY collaborates on regional level.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• European Logistics Association (ELA): ELA is the European-level association for logistics professionals, coordinating national member associations, training standards (including European Logistics Certifications) and a pan-European Annual Conference. It is named as one of LOGY's direct strategic partners.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS): CIPS is the UK-based global professional body for procurement and supply chain, operating a membership, certification, and training portfolio that maps almost 1:1 to LOGY's Finnish scope (membership tiers, certified training, sector events). It is the closest international analogue in mission and revenue model.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP): CSCMP is the global association for supply chain management professionals, providing education, certification, events and research. It is directly named as one of LOGY's strategic international partner organisations, making it a tight peer in mission.
• Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik (BME): BME is Germany's national association for purchasing, materials management and logistics, providing training, certification, events and regional chapters very similar to LOGY's. It is explicitly listed as one of LOGY's German sister organisations for international collaboration.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): ISM is the leading US-based professional association for supply management, offering membership, certifications (CPSM), training and industry research (Report on Business). Comparable to LOGY's combination of certified training, the quarterly LOGY Barometer and Finnish purchasing/logistics community.
• NEVI (Dutch Association for Purchasing Management): NEVI is the Dutch national association for purchasing and supply management, running member services, training programmes and the annual NEVI Procurement Day - structurally equivalent to LOGY's portfolio of training programmes and the annual LOGY Conference.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM): IFPSM is the global umbrella body for national purchasing and supply management associations and the issuer of the PAS certification that LOGY's flagship Procurement Manager Programme holds. It is a broader incumbent that operates at the international level rather than competing for Finnish members directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/logy_youngprofessionals

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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