ADACI Formanagement

What ADACI Formanagement does

ADACI Formanagement is an Italian training and consulting company focused exclusively on purchasing, procurement, logistics, and supply chain management. Founded in 1998 as the wholly-owned, sole-shareholder subsidiary of ADACI (Associazione Italiana Acquisti e Supply Management, the Italian national association for purchasing professionals founded in 1968), it operates under the direction and coordination of its parent association and serves individual professionals, corporate procurement functions, and certification seekers across Italy.

Its core offerings span three pillars. The training pillar includes inter-company catalog courses (e.g., Corso Base Acquisti, Negoziazione 3, Competitive Bidding, Procurement Evolution Training), online webinar courses delivered through a dedicated e-learning platform with real-time instructor interaction via camera and microphone, and customized in-house corporate training delivered at client premises. The certification pillar is the Q2P professional qualification system, a three-tier credential (L1 Buyer at €250, L2 Senior Buyer at €400, L3 Expert at €600 plus optional modules) recognized by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (MIMIT) under Law 4/2013 for non-organized professions. The consulting pillar covers purchasing strategy, supplier management, contract management, organizational assessment, and supply chain optimization. Complementary products include semi-annual workshops on price trends (€350, contributing Q2P maintenance credits) and a network of in-person training venues across nine Italian cities (Milan headquarters plus Turin, Padua, Florence, Bologna, Rome, Naples, Bari, San Miniato).

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course registration fees, certification exam fees, and professional services fees, with discounts available for multi-participant and multi-course enrollments and an annual early-bird cadence. The company employs approximately 150 instructors with executive industry backgrounds, delivers roughly 300 courses annually to around 2,000 participants, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified by DNV and Great Place to Work certified for the fourth consecutive year. Distribution combines a dedicated e-commerce platform (shop.adaciformanagement.it), direct sales for in-house corporate training, and the ADACI member network of 1,000+ professionals for referral and market intelligence.

Name

ADACI Formanagement

Legal name

ADACI FORMANAGEMENT SRL SU

Website

https://shop.adaciformanagement.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ADACI Formanagement is an Italian training and consulting company, wholly owned by ADACI, that delivers catalog courses, online webinars, customized in-house corporate training, and the MIMIT-accredited Q2P professional qualification (L1–L3) to procurement, logistics, and supply chain professionals and corporate clients across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training Services

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDANAIAE

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

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Professional Certification & Licensure Exam Prep

SECONDARYBPADAKAL

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Education & Skills Development Programs

Keywords

• Procurement training
• Supply chain education
• Professional certification
• Purchasing courses
• Logistics training

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Courses: Inter-company catalog courses and in-house customized corporate training delivered in-person or online. Revenue generated through course registration fees.
2. Professional Certification (Q2P): Professional qualification attestation services (L1, L2, L3 levels) for purchasing and supply chain professionals under Law 4/2013. Fees for qualification exams and test sessions.
3. Consulting Services: Professional consulting in procurement, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management including organizational assessment, supplier management, and process optimization.
4. Workshops: Semi-annual workshops on price trends and market analysis for procurement professionals, including 4 credits for Q2P maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ADACI Formanagement delivers professional training courses, workshops, and consulting services for procurement, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain management professionals in Italy. The company also administers a three-tier professional qualification system (Q2P) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, alongside in-house corporate training and bespoke management consulting engagements.

Product overview

ADACI Formanagement operates as a training and consulting company with a modular portfolio centered on three core offerings: (1) Formazione - inter-company catalog courses, online webinars, and customized in-house training programs covering procurement, supply chain, logistics, negotiation, and purchasing; (2) Attestazione Q2P - a three-tier professional qualification system (L1 Buyer, L2 Senior Buyer, L3 Expert in Acquisitions and Supply Management) accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development under Law 4/2013; and (3) Consulenza - specialized business consulting for purchasing, procurement, contract management, and supply chain optimization. The company also offers periodic workshops on market prices and trends, professional qualification exam sessions (Qualification Days), and specialized courses such as Competitive Bidding, Negotiation, Mechanical Processing Purchasing, and Procurement Evolution Training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Q2P Professional Certification Program Three-tier professional qualification (L1, L2, L3) for procurement and supply chain professionals, accredited by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development. Targets individual practitioners and corporate buyers seeking formal credentialing.
• Formazione Interaziendale a Catalogo Open-enrollment catalog training courses covering procurement, purchasing, logistics, and supply chain topics, available to individual professionals and corporate attendees through scheduled sessions.
• Formazione In House Customized corporate training programs delivered at client sites or in dedicated sessions, tailored to a company's procurement, purchasing, and supply chain development needs.
• Corsi Online e Webinar Online courses and live webinar sessions covering procurement, negotiation, competitive bidding, logistics, and supply chain topics, enabling remote participation.
• Consulenza Aziendale Bespoke management consulting services for companies seeking expert support on procurement transformation, supply chain optimization, and purchasing strategy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28-50 multiple choice questions per certification level with minimum passing scores ensuring rigorous professional standards

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ADACI (Associazione Italiana Acquisti e Supply Management)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998ADACI is the sole shareholder (socio unico) of ADACI Formanagement. The partnership provides exclusive access to ADACI's network of 1000+ members across all industry sectors, enabling continuous updates on purchasing and supply chain trends. ADACI members receive benefits including professional certification pathways and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Coursera for Business: Enterprise learning platform offering procurement and supply chain courses from partner universities—an indirect competitor enabling self-serve corporate training at lower cost than ADACI's instructor-led model.

Emerging players

• SDA Bocconi School of Management: Italian business school offering executive masters and custom programs in procurement and supply chain—an emerging peer competing for the same Italian corporate training budgets at the executive tier.

Direct peers

• Procurement Leaders: Private network and training provider for senior procurement executives running events, benchmarking, and capability-building programs—an emerging commercial peer targeting the same CPO/head-of-procurement buyer.
• SIG (Sourcing Industry Group): Procurement and sourcing-focused membership community offering research, benchmarking, and practitioner training programs serving corporate procurement functions—analogous to ADACI's practitioner-development role.
• BME (Bundesverband Materialwirtschaft, Einkauf und Logistik): Germany's leading professional association for purchasing, materials management, and logistics, offering certification and training programs—comparable in national association structure, certification authority, and corporate training scope.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management, formerly APICS): Leading global supply chain certification body (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) offering instructor-led and self-paced training analogous to ADACI's Q2P multi-tier certification system; closest US-based peer in scope and structure.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply): UK-based global professional body for procurement and supply chain that issues recognized certifications and runs training programs—the most direct international counterpart to ADACI Formanagement's Q2P qualification and procurement training offerings.
• ISM (Institute for Supply Management): US-based professional association for supply management professionals providing training, certification (CPSM), and continuing education—directly comparable to ADACI's role as Italy's national procurement membership and training body.

Regional players

• Consip: Italian central purchasing body providing procurement-related advisory, training, and tools to public administrations—overlaps with ADACI Formanagement's procurement training scope but focuses on the Italian public sector.

Broad incumbents

• INSEAD Executive Education: Top-tier global business school with executive programs touching procurement and supply chain strategy—a broader incumbent whose executive education catalog competes for the same senior buyer development budgets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/associazioneadaci
• Facebookfacebook.com/335581869846798
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adaci-formanagement

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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