The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

What The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society does

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) is a Singapore-based non-profit professional membership society founded in 2000 to advance the recognition, standards, and ongoing education of logistics and supply chain practitioners across Asia Pacific and the Global South. It serves five core segments: logistics and supply chain professionals, shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs), academics and researchers, freight forwarders/carriers/3PL-4PL providers, and members of the APAC Reverse Logistics Innovation Alliance (ARLIA). The Society's central commercial offerings include the Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) and Certified Logistics Engineer (CLE) post-nominal credentialing programme — the first such programme in the region at its 2000 launch — alongside a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) delivered in partnership with the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) in Poland, with academic scholarships available to candidates.

LSCMS operates an integrated portfolio of branded platforms and communities. LogiSYM is the Society's flagship industry magazine and symposium series, including the LogiSYM Global 2026 conference. CargoNOW is a logistics news and insights platform reaching a global audience. The LSCMS Shippers Council convenes 80+ volunteer shippers and BCOs (grown from 10 founders) to influence industry dialogue on freight performance, procurement, sustainability, and digitalisation. ARLIA, launched in April 2026, convenes manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, recyclers, and policymakers around circular supply chains. Corporate partnerships (e.g., Keyfields) provide resources, expertise, and networking channels.

Revenue is generated through a freemium pricing model: Professional Membership is free, while CLP/CLE membership is priced at $125/year with a one-time S$750 application fee. Additional revenue comes from corporate partnership contributions, event and symposium registrations, and DBA programme tuition. The Society is governed by an Executive Committee chaired by President Dr. Raymon Krishnan and an Advisory Board comprising senior leaders from DHL, CEVA Logistics, Accenture, S&P Global, SATS Ltd., and other organizations, with two recent additions (Arnaud Rastoul and Derek Lee) appointed to the ExCo in May-June 2026.

Name

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Legal name

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Website

https://lscms.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LSCMS is a Singapore-based non-profit professional membership society, founded in 2000, that delivers CLP/CLE logistics certifications, the LogiSYM symposium and magazine, CargoNOW news platform, the Shippers Council, and the ARLIA reverse logistics alliance to logistics practitioners, shippers, academics, and 3PL/4PL providers across Asia Pacific.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association and Certification Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Business Services, Nec (7389)

akta.pro primary industry

Compliance, Certification & Continuing Education LMS (EDAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extended Enterprise LMS (Customer/Partner/Franchise Training) (EDAFAAAC)

Keywords

• Logistics professional certification
• Supply chain association
• Industry networking events
• Professional membership society
• Logistics credentialing programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: LSCMS generates revenue through tiered membership fees. Professional membership is offered free of charge, while the CLE/CLP certification membership is priced at $125.00 per year. Additional application fees of S$750 apply for CLP/CLE certification processing.
2. Professional Certification: The Society offers the Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) and Certified Logistics Engineer (CLE) certification programs, which include an application fee and annual administration fee. This represents a key revenue stream tied to professional credentials.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate partners support the goals of LSCMS by contributing resources, expertise, and networking opportunities, enhancing the professional development of members and fostering an innovative logistics community.
4. Events and Symposiums: LSCMS organizes the LogiSYM symposium series and related events, which serve as platforms for industry engagement, knowledge sharing, and revenue generation through registrations and sponsorships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LSCMS is a non-profit professional body that delivers professional certification (CLP and CLE) for logistics and supply chain practitioners through experiential assessment, alongside a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme partnered with UITM Poland. It also operates community platforms (LogiSYM magazine and symposiums, CargoNOW news platform, LSCMS Shippers Council, and ARLIA) that provide industry networking, thought leadership, and collaboration for the logistics ecosystem across Asia Pacific and the Global South.

Product overview

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society (LSCMS) operates as a professional body offering a portfolio of certification, education, and networking services. The core offerings include the CLP/CLE professional certification programmes (experiential assessments awarding postnominals to qualified logistics practitioners), and a DBA programme in partnership with UITM Poland. The organization also runs multiple platforms: LogiSYM (magazine and symposium for industry events and thought leadership), CargoNOW (logistics news platform), the Shippers Council (collaborative network for shippers and BCOs), and ARLIA (reverse logistics innovation alliance for circular supply chain initiatives across Asia-Pacific). These services are designed to advance professional excellence, facilitate industry collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing among logistics and supply chain practitioners in the region.

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Brands

• LogiSYM: Industry symposium and magazine offering updates on logistics trends, and hosting industry events and conferences.
• CargoNOW
• LSCMS Shippers Council
• ARLIA (Asia Reverse Logistics Innovation Alliance)

Products and services

• Certified Logistics Professional (CLP) Professional certification recognising a logistics practitioner's experience and expertise, determined through an experiential assessment. Qualified individuals are awarded the CLP postnominal upon successful submission and assessment by the LSCMS Assessment Board.
• Certified Logistics Engineer (CLE) Professional certification recognising advanced expertise in logistics engineering, determined through an experiential assessment. Qualified individuals are awarded the CLE postnominal upon successful submission and assessment by the LSCMS Assessment Board.
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Programme Professional doctorate programme with a focus on supply chain leadership or management, provided in partnership with UITM Poland. Includes modules in Business Development Management, Strategic Management, and Research Methodology, blending academic theory with real-world application.
• LogiSYM Magazine and Symposiums Industry magazine and symposium series providing updates on logistics and supply chain trends, hosting industry events, and facilitating knowledge sharing among logistics professionals across Asia Pacific.
• CargoNOW News Platform Logistics news and community platform offering the latest in logistics insights and connections for the global logistics ecosystem.
• LSCMS Shippers Council Collaborative platform for logistics experts from large enterprises and thought leaders from industry and academia, forming the collective voice for shippers and BCOs to influence global logistics excellence.
• APAC Reverse Logistics Innovation Alliance (ARLIA) Collaborative platform convened by LSCMS that brings together manufacturers, retailers, logistics providers, recyclers, and technology solution providers to explore innovative business models for reverse logistics and circular value chains across Asia-Pacific.
• Professional Membership (LSCMS) Free-tier professional membership for logistics and supply chain practitioners, providing access to networking, knowledge sharing, industry engagement, and basic membership benefits.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Information Technology and Management in Rzeszów (UITM), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLSCMS has partnered with UITM to offer the Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) programme with a focus on supply chain leadership or management. Candidates enrolling in the course are offered academic scholarships. The programme blends rigorous academic theory with real-world application, empowering professionals to lead and shape the future of global supply chains.
• LogiSYM (Magazine and Events Platform)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogiSYM is a flagship brand under LSCMS providing industry updates, magazine content, and symposium events. It serves as the primary platform for navigating industry trends, sharing knowledge, and connecting logistics professionals across the region.
• CargoNOWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCargoNOW is a partner brand of LSCMS offering a dynamic platform for the latest logistics news, insights, and connections for the logistics ecosystem globally.
• KeyfieldscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKeyfields, a WMS software company, is listed as a corporate partner of LSCMS. The company contributes valuable resources, expertise, and networking opportunities to enhance the professional development and industry knowledge of LSCMS members.
• Import Export TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerImport Export TV was named the official media partner for LogiSYM 2024 and CeMAT Southeast Asia events. The experienced team from Import Export TV was on-site to capture key moments, interviews, and discussions, ensuring that highlights and insights from the conference and trade show reached a global audience.
• APAC Reverse Logistics Innovation Alliance (ARLIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerARLIA is a collaborative platform convened by LSCMS to help companies across Asia move, process, and reuse materials to build more circular supply chains. It aligns markets, standards, and systems to close the loop across borders by connecting innovators, academia, policymakers, and industry leaders.
• LSCMS Shippers CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LSCMS Shippers Council is a collaborative platform under LSCMS for logistics experts to enhance global supply chain practices and innovation. It forms the voice for Shippers and BCOs where likeminded experts collaborate within a shared community to influence global logistics excellence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Logistics Institute: The Logistics Institute is a UK-based professional association serving supply chain and logistics practitioners with education and credentials. It compares directly to LSCMS's CLP/CLE training and member-value proposition, particularly for multinational supply chain staff based in EMEA.
• International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA): FIATA is the global peak body for the freight forwarding industry, representing national associations and providing professional recognition. It overlaps with LSCMS's freight forwarder and 3PL/4PL member segments and competes for the same upstream logistics community in APAC.
• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM, formerly APICS): ASCM is the leading global association for supply chain professionals, offering the APICS certifications (CSCP, CLTD, SCOR-P) widely adopted by Fortune 500 employers. It is the closest direct competitor to LSCMS's CLP/CLE offering, particularly among multinational shippers and 3PLs operating in APAC.
• International Institute of Procurement and Materials Management (IIPMM/IIPMM): IIPMM is a global professional body serving procurement and materials management practitioners, with a similar membership, training and certification model. It is directly comparable to LSCMS as an international society credentialing supply-side professionals.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP): CSCMP is a leading North America-anchored professional association for supply chain management, focused on research, education and networking across logistics practitioners. It overlaps with LSCMS's thought-leadership, events and SCM-credentials positioning, and competes for shipper and academic mindshare in the regional SCM community.
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS): CIPS is the global chartered body for procurement and supply professionals, similar in operating model to LSCMS (membership, credentials, training). LSCMS addresses adjacent procurement scopes through Derek Lee's involvement and its CLP pathway, and both vie for corporate L&D spend on supply-chain credentials across APAC.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): CILT is the long-established global chartered body for logistics and transport professionals. It is a direct peer to LSCMS — LSCMS's own ExCo member Derek Lee is Vice Chair of CILTHK's Logistics Policy Committee — and both compete to be the recognized professional designation for logistics practitioners in overlapping Asia Pacific markets.

Broad incumbents

• Institute for Supply Management (ISM): ISM is the largest US-based supply management association with the CPSM credential and a global reach across procurement functions. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps LSCMS's procurement and supply-chain credentials positioning, especially for multinational shippers operating across APAC.

Regional players

• European Logistics Association (ELA): ELA is the umbrella body for European national logistics associations, providing professional standards, training and the European Senior Logistician (ESL) credential. It competes structurally against LSCMS for senior practitioner recognition, though its footprint is Europe-centric rather than APAC.
• Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM): SIPMM is a Singapore-based professional body for purchasing and materials management that also runs accreditation events and training. It is a regional peer in the same city and ecosystem as LSCMS, competing for Singapore-anchored corporate membership and credentials budgets.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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