Supply Chain And Logistics Academy, Scala

What Supply Chain And Logistics Academy, Scala does

Supply Chain And Logistics Academy (SCALA) is a Singapore-based private training academy founded in 2016 by Dr. Robert Yap, specializing in Experiential Workplace Learning (EWL) for the logistics and supply chain industry. The company's core product is hands-on training delivered inside YCH Group's 24/7 live operational facilities—a structural arrangement that gives SCALA exclusive access to operating warehouse environments no other Singapore training provider can offer. The curriculum combines internationally recognized certifications from ISCEA (CSCA, CFDP, CPLM, CSSCP) and ICC (Export/Import Certificate, Incoterms 2020) with government-funded Career Conversion Programs (CCPs) administered as an appointed Program Partner of Workforce Singapore (WSG) since 2016.

SCALA's revenue is generated across multiple streams: individual and bundled certification sales (priced $1,500-$3,000 per program), CCP administration fees tied to WSG salary support (70-90% of new-hire salaries for 3-6 months), specialized programs for foreign governments (9-month Jump-On-Board Attachments, Executive Programs), high-ticket international programs (Taiwan-Singapore Internationalization and Modernization Programs at ~NT$470,000 per participant), workshops and forums ($39 career prep workshops to S$130 sustainability forums), and a public-sector transition program for retiring MHA uniformed officers. The go-to-market is hybrid: B2G via WSG partnership and foreign government sponsorship, B2B via corporate network engagement for CCP-driven hiring, and B2C via direct website registration for certifications and workshops.

The company serves an unusually broad set of customer segments—mid-career switchers seeking logistics roles, logistics companies hiring outside their industry, retiring MHA officers, foreign government-sponsored talent, and Taiwanese firms pursuing internationalization. Operational technology is light: the platform runs on Wix with Stripe and Atome payment integrations, an in-house CCP Application Tracking System (launched July 2025), and integration with the WSG Applicant Management System. SCALA is positioned as a YCH Group ecosystem extension rather than a venture-backed startup, with no disclosed external funding and strategic support from its parent.

Name

Supply Chain And Logistics Academy, Scala

Legal name

Supply Chain and Logistics Academy Pte Ltd

Website

https://scala.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SCALA is a Singapore-based training academy founded in 2016 that delivers Experiential Workplace Learning in logistics and supply chain, combining ISCEA/ICC certifications with WSG-funded Career Conversion Programs and serving mid-career switchers, logistics employers, and foreign governments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Training and Certification (Logistics & Supply Chain)

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK), Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

Keywords

• Logistics training
• Supply chain education
• Professional certification
• Workplace learning
• Industry certification programs

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. ISCEA Certification Programs: Revenue from internationally recognized certification programs including CSCA ($1,532.11), CFDP ($1,660.55), CPLM ($1,949.54), and CSSCP ($1,866.97). Also includes bundled packages like CPLM + ICC EIC ($2,987.71) and CPLM + Incoterms ($2,584.20).
2. Career Conversion Program Administration: SCALA administers WSG-funded CCP programs, offsetting 70-90% of new hire salaries for 3-6 months. SCALA facilitates the program including OJT blueprint design, document management, and compliance audits.
3. Jump-On-Board (JOB) Attachments: 9-month work-learn program for foreign participants sponsored by hiring companies. Revenue derived from program fees for governmental talent development programs including 8 modules of classroom training and industry visits.
4. Executive Programs: 2-week executive overview programs for foreign participants including classroom sessions, site visits, work attachments at YCH Group, and hosted lunches. Fully customized content for government and corporate clients.
5. Taiwan-Singapore Smart Logistics Programs: 9-month internationalization and modernization programs with fees of NT$470,000 (after YCH subsidy), including airfare, accommodation, and GST. Dual-country delivery in Taiwan and Singapore.
6. Webinars and Workshops: Free webinars on supply chain topics (Global Disruptions, Local Opportunities; Supply Chain Operations & Sustainability) and paid workshops like Logistics Career Prep Workshop ($39.13 w GST).
7. Sustainability Forum: Leadership forum for senior executives with standard admission at S$130.80 (w/GST) and corporate network member rate at S$76.30 (w/GST), including executive lunch and networking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SCALA delivers professional training, certification, and experiential learning programs focused on supply chain management, logistics, and related industry skills. The academy partners with Workforce Singapore, government agencies, and educational institutions to deliver industry-recognized certifications (e.g., ISCEA) and bespoke programs for mid-career switchers, corporates, and government officials.

Product overview

SCALA (Supply Chain And Logistics Academy) is an industry-level training academy offering experiential workplace learning focused on supply chain leadership, technology, and sustainability. The portfolio consists of internationally recognized certifications (CSCA, CFDP, CPLM, CSSCP from ISCEA; ICC Export/Import Certificate and Incoterms from ICC), government-supported career conversion programs (New Hire CCP and Jobs Redesign & Reskilling CCP with WSG salary support), specialized programs (Taiwan-Singapore Internationalization and Modernization Programs, JOB Attachments, Executive Programs, MHA Pre-Retirement Program, SCTP), and career services (Jobs Matching, Logistics Career Prep Workshop, Sustainability Forum). The ISCEA certification packages are available as standalone programs or bundled with ICC credentials, while career conversion programs provide funding pathways for hiring and upskilling logistics talent. Programs leverage YCH Group's live operational facilities for hands-on training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mid-Career Switch into Logistics Program (WSG-supported) A Workforce Singapore-supported mid-career conversion program designed for Singaporean/PR individuals aged 21+ with at least one year of work experience who wish to transition into the logistics and supply chain industry. Combines classroom learning with Experiential Workplace Learning (EWL) and offers Atome installment payment options.
• ISCEA Certification Programs Internationally recognized supply chain and logistics certifications delivered via the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA), targeting professionals seeking industry-standard credentials in supply chain management.
• MHA Pre-Retirement Logistics Training Program A bespoke program developed for the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) to prepare retiring officers for second careers in logistics and supply chain. Delivered in partnership with Malaysian government stakeholders.
• Taiwan-Singapore Internationalization Program An international program designed to support Taiwanese companies and professionals in building supply chain capabilities with exposure to Singapore's logistics ecosystem, delivered in collaboration with Taiwanese government counterparts.
• Experiential Workplace Learning (EWL) Program A hands-on workplace learning component embedded across SCALA's offerings, giving participants practical exposure to real logistics operations alongside classroom instruction.
• Corporate Training and Certification (Ngee Ann Polytechnic Partnership) Corporate-focused training and certification programs delivered in collaboration with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, targeting logistics and supply chain companies seeking to upskill workforces.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70-90% salary support through CCP
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Workforce Singapore (WSG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016SCALA has been appointed by the Singapore government through Workforce Agency (WSG) since 2016 to provide training, development and employment opportunities. SCALA is regularly audited for compliance and transparency laws governing all government suppliers. This partnership enables SCALA to administer Career Conversion Programs (CCP) with salary support funding.
• YCH GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016YCH Group is SCALA's strategic partner providing exclusive access to live operational facilities for experiential workplace learning. Founded by Dr. Robert Yap who also founded SCALA. YCH Group is the largest Singapore-owned tech-enabled logistics solution provider with operations in Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, India, and China. YCH Group is the only large logistics company in Singapore to open operations to foreigners for on-the-job learning.
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development and delivery of SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) in Supply Chain Operations & Sustainability. NP oversees academic delivery while SCALA drives industry-led components such as learning journeys, workplace attachments, and mentorship. Course scheduled to start October 2026.
• ISCEA (International Supply Chain Education Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCALA offers certification programs by ISCEA, the first organization to certify supply chain professionals globally. Programs include CSCA, CFDP, CPLM, and CSSCP. ISCEA remains the worldwide authoritative resource for supply chain career development with thousands of certificate holders.
• ICC (International Chamber of Commerce)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCALA offers ICC certification programs including Export/Import Certificate (EIC) and Incoterms 2020 Certificate. ICC is the world's largest business organization representing over 45 million companies across 170+ countries, founded in 1919 to promote international trade and set global standards.
• B2G AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Certified Sustainable Supply Chain Professional (CSSCP) program development. B2G Academy collaborates with SCALA to integrate sustainability into supply chain principles for professionals at all levels.
• PSA (Port of Singapore Authority)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry visit destination for Jump-On-Board Attachment participants to understand Singapore's port operations and how it contributes to Singapore's #1 ranking in Logistics Performance Index.
• Lineage LogisticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry visit partner for cold chain logistics learning. Participants visit Lineage Logistics (world's largest cold chain operator) to understand food safety and cold chain operations. Anthony Heng, Regional Vice President, serves on SCALA's Board of Advisors.
• Republic PolytechnicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry visit partner for Centre of Innovation for logistics and supply chain, providing participants exposure to academic-industry collaboration in logistics innovation.
• Fairprice GLSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry visit partner for supply chain control tower exposure, demonstrating real-world logistics technology applications in retail supply chain operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Kühne Logistics University (KLU): KLU is a Germany-based private university specializing in logistics and supply chain management, offering bachelor, master, and executive programs. It is an emerging competitor in advanced supply chain executive education with similar experiential learning emphasis.
• Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute: Georgia Tech's Supply Chain & Logistics Institute offers executive education, master's programs, and industry-focused research in supply chain. It is an emerging player targeting the same corporate and executive learner audience with strong experiential and Industry 4.0 content.

Direct peers

• APICS / Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM): ASCM (formerly APICS) is the dominant global supply chain credentialing body offering CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, and SCOR-P certifications. It is the most direct competitor to SCALA's ISCEA certification portfolio and competes for the same enterprise and individual learner demand worldwide.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP): CSCMP is a leading global supply chain professional association offering the SCPro certification and executive education programs. It overlaps directly with SCALA in supply chain certification and career development content.
• MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL): MIT CTL offers Master of Supply Chain Management (MSCM), SCALE network programs, and executive education in logistics. It is a direct competitor in advanced supply chain management training with a similarly experiential, technology-forward pedagogical approach.
• Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM): SIPMM is a Singapore-based institute offering diploma and certification programs in procurement and materials management. It is a regional direct peer addressing the same domestic market and workforce development needs.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT): CILT is a UK-headquartered professional body offering internationally recognized logistics and transport qualifications across multiple geographies. It competes with SCALA for the same mid-career and corporate training customer base in Asia-Pacific.

Others

• Workforce Singapore (WSG): WSG is the Singapore government agency that appoints SCALA as a Program Partner and provides the salary support funding that underpins SCALA's CCP business. It is an ecosystem enabler/regulator rather than a direct competitor.
• International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA): ISCEA is the global certification body whose credentials (CSCA, CFDP, CPLM, CSSCP) SCALA delivers. It is a content/credential supplier and ecosystem partner rather than a direct training delivery competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Ngee Ann Polytechnic: Ngee Ann Polytechnic is a major Singapore polytechnic that jointly delivers the SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) with SCALA and offers broader post-secondary and continuing education. It is a partial partner but also an incumbent with overlapping capabilities in logistics/supply chain education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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