Asociación de Profesionales en Compras, Abastecimiento y Logística

What Asociación de Profesionales en Compras, Abastecimiento y Logística does

Aprocal (Asociación de Profesionales en Compras, Abastecimiento y Logística, A.C.) is a non-profit civil association founded in 1999 and headquartered in Mexico City (Av. Insurgentes Sur #1431 Piso 10, CDMX), operating as the national authority for training, certifying, and connecting purchasing, supply, and logistics professionals in Mexico. It is the sole Mexican representative to the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM), which spans 44 countries and 250,000+ supply professionals, and it is the only organization in Mexico that certifies buyer competencies through four formal credentials: CPAM, CEAP, CPLM, and CPCM.

Its core product portfolio consists of three Diplomados (Strategic Supply, Logistics, Public Contracting), an extensive catalog of specialized courses, customizable In-House corporate training, four professional certifications with 3- to 5-year validity periods, the annual CISA international supply congress, recurring Cápsulas y Tips webinars, and networking breakfasts. There is no proprietary technology stack; the offering is fundamentally human-delivered education, certification, and community programming.

The business model is multi-stream: individual membership at $900 MXN + IVA/year and enterprise membership at $3,000 MXN + IVA/year (subscription_recurring), Diplomados and specialized courses sold as open enrollment or closed corporate training (professional services), certification fees (licensing/credentialing), and tiered Gold/Silver/Bronze sponsorships for events, webinars, and the CISA congress (affiliate/sponsorship). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, combining direct membership sales with annual congress acquisition, free and sponsored webinars, and partnership-sourced leads from IFPSM, CCMX, EIPM, AERCE, UNIR, C12, TLC Magazine, and Instituto Mundial de Organización. The organization serves two primary segments — individual purchasing professionals and enterprise purchasing departments — with secondary segments in PYMES (via CCMX) and government acquisition personnel.

Name

Asociación de Profesionales en Compras, Abastecimiento y Logística

Legal name

Asociación de Profesionales en Compras, Abastecimiento y Logística, A.C.

Website

https://aprocal.org.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aprocal is a non-profit professional association founded in 1999 that trains, certifies, and connects purchasing, supply, and logistics professionals in Mexico. It is the sole Mexican representative to IFPSM and the exclusive certifier of buyer competencies in the country, serving individuals, enterprises, PYMES, and government acquisition personnel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

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Programmatic Accreditors (Discipline/Profession-Specific) (EDADACAC)

Keywords

• Professional certification services
• Supply chain training
• Purchasing management education
• Logistics professional development
• Procurement certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mexico City

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

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: Annual membership for individual professionals providing access to meetings, training discounts, studies, website member section, and affiliation diploma. Priced at $900 + IVA per year.
2. Enterprise Membership: Annual corporate membership for organizations with purchasing departments, including self-evaluation tools, Code of Ethics, annual meeting access, training discounts for up to 5 people, and affiliation diplomas for delegate and alternate. Priced at $3,000 + IVA per year.
3. Diplomados (Diploma Programs): Professional diploma programs including Strategic Supply, Logistics, and Public Contracting. Programs consist of 8 modules (64-72 hours total) delivered live online. Provides preparation for certifications (CPAM, CECP).
4. Specialized Courses: Catalog of specialized courses for purchasing, supply, acquisitions, and supply chain personnel. Available as open enrollment or customized In-House training for enterprises.
5. Sponsorship Programs: Tiered sponsorship options (Gold, Silver, Bronze) for events, webinars, and annual congress, providing brand visibility and access to the purchasing professional community.
6. Professional Certifications: Certification programs (CPAM, CEAP, CPLM, CPCM) that validate professional competencies in purchasing, supply, logistics, and public procurement. Certifications have validity periods of 3-5 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

APROCAL is a non-profit professional association that trains, certifies, and connects purchasing, supply, and logistics professionals in Mexico. Its core offerings include diploma programs (Strategic Supply, Logistics, Public Contracting, and PYMES training), specialized courses, In-House corporate training, four professional certifications (CPAM, CEAP, CPLM, CPCM), individual and corporate memberships, and the annual CISA congress. As Mexico's sole representative to IFPSM, APROCAL is the only organization authorized to certify buyer competencies in the country.

Product overview

Aprocal is a professional association offering a portfolio of educational programs and certifications for the purchasing, sourcing, and logistics sector in Mexico. The core offerings include four main Diplomados (Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, Public Procurement, and SME Training), specialized courses, in-house training, and four professional certifications (CPAM, CEAP, CPLM, CPCM). The organization also provides individual and corporate membership tiers with access to events, discounts, and professional development resources. Aprocal represents Mexico in the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) and organizes the annual CISA congress.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diplomado en Abastecimiento Estratégico A 72-hour program (8 modules of 9 hours each) covering Basic Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing, designed to form specialized professionals in sourcing functions and prepare participants for the CPAM certification exam. Delivered live online to individual professionals and organizations.
• Diplomado en Logística A comprehensive logistics diploma program covering introduction to logistics, inventory and warehouse management, logistics programming and operation, human aspects, regulatory framework, international traffic, technological aspects, and logistics planning. Delivered live online.
• Diplomado en Contratación Pública A program developing skills for acquisitions personnel covering strategic sourcing fundamentals, analytical tools, supply chain and demand management, provider administration, contracting norms, and strategic sourcing planning. Supports preparation for the CEAP certification.
• Programa de Capacitación y Certificación para PYMES A joint program with Centro de Competitividad de México (CCMX) designed to train and certify small and medium enterprises in purchasing competencies to improve competitiveness and integrate into productive supply chains.
• Cursos Especializados An extensive catalog of specialized courses for purchasing, sourcing, acquisitions, and supply chain personnel designed to strengthen specific skills and competencies. Available as open enrollment or as In-House training.
• Cursos In House / In Company Private or closed courses conducted specifically for individual companies, optionally delivered at the client's facilities or virtually, customized to organizational needs. Sold directly to enterprise clients.
• Certificación CPAM Certificación como Profesional en Abastecimiento en México (Professional in Supply in Mexico), with international validity through IFPSM in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. Valid for 5 years.
• Certificación CEAP Certificado como Especialista en Adquisición Pública en México (Specialist in Public Acquisition in Mexico), directed at government acquisition personnel. Valid for 5 years.
• Certificación CPLM Certificado como Profesional en Logística en México (Professional in Logistics in Mexico), validating competencies in logistics functions. Valid for 5 years.
• Certificación CPCM Certificado como Profesional en Compras en México (Professional in Purchasing in Mexico), directed at small business purchasing managers in the Mexican market. Valid for 3 years.
• Membresía Individual Annual individual professional membership at MX$900 + IVA, including access to the annual meeting, 10% discount on training events and the Annual Congress (CISA), one delegate PIN, access to studies and the website member section, and an affiliation diploma.
• Membresía Empresarial Annual corporate membership at MX$3,000 + IVA, including APROCAL coordination and grading of self-evaluation for purchasing/supply staff, Code of Ethics, annual meeting access, 10% training discount for up to 5 persons, delegate and alternate PINs, website member access, and affiliation diplomas for delegate and alternate.
• Congreso Internacional en Suministro Aprocal (CISA) Annual international supply congress organized by APROCAL, featuring international speakers discussing best practices, trends, and the importance of the purchasing role within companies, with member and client participation.
• Patrocinio (Oro, Plata, Bronce) Gold, Silver, and Bronze sponsorship tiers available to companies seeking to promote their brand, product, or service to the purchasing professional community in Mexico and Latin America through events, webinars, and the Annual Congress.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFPSM (International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAprocal is the sole Mexican representative to IFPSM, the global federation of purchasing and supply management associations spanning 44 countries with 250,000+ professionals. This affiliation enables international certification (CPAM) validity across multiple Latin American countries and access to global best practices.
• CCMX (Centro de Competitividad de México)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Centro de Competitividad de México to deliver training and certification programs specifically designed for PYMES (small and medium enterprises), helping them develop purchasing capabilities and improve competitiveness.
• INTELINETminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and promotion partnership for reaching purchasing professionals in Mexico, listed as an alliance partner on Aprocal's website.
• EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational strategic alliance for sharing purchasing management knowledge and best practices between European and Mexican professional communities.
• AERCE (Asociación Española de Compras)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with Spanish purchasing association for knowledge exchange and professional development collaboration across Spanish-speaking markets.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partnership with UNIR for promoting graduate programs and educational opportunities to Aprocal members and community.
• C12 CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partnership for community building and professional networking content and events.
• TLC Magazine (Trade, Logistics and Customs Magazine)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partnership for content distribution and brand visibility to trade, logistics, and customs professional audiences.
• Instituto Mundial de OrganizaciónminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic alliance for promoting organizational development resources and professional training to Aprocal members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ISM (Institute for Supply Management): U.S. national association serving supply management professionals with certifications (e.g., CPSM), training, research, and conferences—the most mature direct counterpart to APROCAL in scale and offerings.
• CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply): UK-based global professional body for procurement and supply, offering chartered credentials and training to a worldwide membership—the largest direct peer to APROCAL in terms of credentialing authority and global reach.
• AERCE (Asociación Española de Compras): Spanish professional purchasing association that organizes training, certification, and networking for procurement professionals—the closest functional analogue to APROCAL in a Spanish-speaking market and an active alliance partner of APROCAL.
• World Commerce & Contracting: International association advancing the commercial and contract management profession via certifications, training, and research—an adjacent credentialing body for procurement-adjacent disciplines that competes for similar corporate training budgets.
• EIPM (European Institute of Purchasing Management): European-based institute offering executive purchasing and supply management education, training, and certification—directly comparable in curriculum and professional development focus to APROCAL's diplomados and certifications.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Global association (formerly APICS) providing supply chain and operations management certifications (e.g., CSCP, CLTD), training, and conferences—comparable to APROCAL in mission, certification products, and community model.

Broad incumbents

• IFPSM (International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management): The global umbrella federation of national purchasing associations spanning 44 countries and 250,000+ professionals; APROCAL is the Mexican member, making IFPSM the apex entity governing the international credentialing framework APROCAL operates within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4TQ0slkA8Bm9OSt19PbpMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/AprocalMx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aprocal-mx

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Investors

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Investments

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