Icil Institucion Superior En Logistica S.l.

What Icil Institucion Superior En Logistica S.l. does

ICIL (Institución Superior en Logística, S.L.) is a Barcelona-headquartered private education and consulting company founded in 1980 that specializes in logistics and supply chain management training. It operates four interrelated business lines: ICIL Business School (master's programs, executive diplomas, individual courses and subsidized courses); ICIL Corporate (in-company training and consulting for enterprise clients); ICIL Lab (a 130m² gamification and simulation laboratory inside DFactory Barcelona featuring 20+ technologies including augmented reality, blockchain for international trade, demand planning tools, warehouse management simulations, RFID, voice picking, and 3D printing); and Supply Chain Talent Network (a virtual community platform with 3,000+ users, available via web and native iOS/Android apps).

The company's revenue model blends subscription-style professional education (master's programs of 60 ECTS over 12 months, with dual certification options through Universidad Abat Oliba CEU and the European Logistics Association), professional services revenue from customized corporate training and consulting, association membership fees, and government-subsidized courses (30–40 hours, funded through labor ministry and regional consortia programs). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is set through consultation. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for corporate training, an application-and-interview admissions process for individual programs, a community-led motion through the ICIL Association (working groups, sectoral committees), and event-driven engagement (workshops, debates, breakfast meetings, trade shows such as SIL Barcelona and Logistics & Automation).

ICIL serves two primary customer segments: individual supply chain professionals seeking certification and career advancement, and enterprise organizations in manufacturing, retail, logistics, and consumer goods (named logos include 3M, SEAT, Bonduelle, Mahou San Miguel, Capsa Food, Nestlé, P&G, Unilever, Henkel, PUIG, SEUR, and Desigual). Geographic reach covers Spain (Barcelona HQ and Madrid regional office) plus seven Latin American countries (Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Uruguay) through university partnerships, ELA/ALACAT certification arrangements, and a Lima international contact point. The company has 11–50 employees and is privately held under Spanish S.L. structure with no disclosed parent, investors, or external funding.

Name

Icil Institucion Superior En Logistica S.l.

Legal name

ICIL Institución Superior en Logística, S.L.

Website

https://www.icil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICIL is a Barcelona-based private education and consulting firm founded in 1980, providing logistics and supply chain training, corporate consulting, and certification programs to professionals and enterprises across Spain and seven Latin American countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supply Chain Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK)

Keywords

• Supply chain education
• Logistics training
• Corporate logistics consulting
• Professional masters programs
• Logistics certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Education Programs: Revenue from master's programs (60 ECTS, 12 months duration), individual courses, workshops, and executive diplomas. Programs offered in online, in-person, and blended formats. Includes business school offerings.
2. Corporate/In-Company Training: Customized training services for organizations adapted to specific needs, delivered in-person or online using simulation tools from ICIL Lab. May be eligible for government subsidies.
3. Association Membership Fees: Individual and corporate membership providing access to advisory services, networking events, training discounts, and professional development resources.
4. Subsidized Training Programs: Government-subsidized training courses (30-40 hours) for professionals in logistics, digitalization, and process optimization, funded through labor ministry and regional consortia programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICIL provides professional education, training, and consulting services in logistics and supply chain management through master's programs, executive diplomas, workshops, corporate in-company training, and subsidized courses. It operates the ICIL Lab gamification and simulation laboratory and the Supply Chain Talent Network professional platform to deliver experiential learning to individuals and enterprises.

Product overview

ICIL (Institución Superior en Logística) offers a portfolio of logistics and supply chain education products consisting of three core Master programs in Supply Chain Management (Online, Executive, and Full-Time formats), one Master in International Logistics and Trade, and multiple supplementary programs including professional diplomas and subsidized courses. The company also operates two digital platforms: ICIL Lab, a 130m2 gamification and simulation laboratory in DFactory Barcelona featuring over 20 technologies for experiential learning; and Supply Chain Talent Network, a professional community platform with 3000+ users. ICIL Corporate provides enterprise-level consulting and training services. The programs are structured as full-time, executive, and online formats, with some offering European university certification through Universidad Abat Oliba CEU and European Logistics Association credentials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICIL Business School: Training division offering masters programs, courses, workshops, and subsidized courses in supply chain and logistics.
• ICIL Corporate
• ICIL Lab
• Supply Chain Talent Network
• ICIL Community

Products and services

• Master en Formación Permanente Supply Chain Management – Online

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked TOP-2 among 250 best masters in logistics in Spain (El Mundo ranking)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EURECATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with EURECAT, the leading technology center in Spain, to deliver four workshops on emerging technologies applied to logistics including digital transformation, AI, cybersecurity/blockchain, and IoT in the Diploma in Technological Innovations Applied to Logistics program.
• FreshConnectioncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupply chain simulation tool partner for ICIL Lab, providing demand planning and supply planning simulation capabilities for experiential learning.
• SEATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive partner contributing to ICIL Lab simulation tools and participating in the Supply Chain Innovation Hub for automotive supply chain education.
• DFactory BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost facility for ICIL Lab (130m2 space) within the DFactory Barcelona Industry 4.0 hub. DFactory houses approximately 500 people and 30+ companies focused on digital innovation.
• Port de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort authority partner collaborating with ICIL Lab for port operations and logistics simulation content.
• Universidad de Barcelona (UB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for degree programs and research collaboration in logistics and supply chain management education.
• European Logistics Association (ELA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELA has trusted ICIL for homologation of external programs with ELA certificates for Latin America. ICIL represents ELA for expanding European logistics certification in the region, working with partners to accredit program quality.
• ALACATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALACAT (Federation of National Associations of Freight Forwarders and International Logistics Operators of Latin America and the Caribbean) provides unique double certification for the Master in International Trade and Logistics. ALACAT has 40+ years of history across 16 countries.
• Universidad de Lima (Peru)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatin American university partnership for logistics education and professional development programs in Peru.
• Universidad del Norte (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian university partnership for logistics education and certification programs.
• SENA (Colombia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombian National Learning Service partnership for vocational training in logistics.
• Supply Chain Innovation Hub PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub including 3M, Affinity, amstel, Argal, BonArea, Bonduelle, Buff, CapsaFood, Desigual, DSV, FMlogistic, Gallo, GrupoPlaneta, Henkel, helios, MahouSanMiguel, Nestle, Noel, P&G, SEAT, Stef, TKE, Unilever, Voldis. Innovation catalyst applying new methodologies to accelerate supply chain transformation projects.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC): A Spanish-based research and education center specializing in logistics and supply chain management, offering master's and doctoral programs; it competes most directly with ICIL for specialized logistics talent in Spain and shares the same niche positioning.
• Kühne Logistics University (KLU): A German private university dedicated entirely to logistics and supply chain management, offering bachelor's, master's, and executive programs; comparable as a specialized, vertically focused supply chain education provider.
• Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute: A US-based academic unit offering specialized master's, executive, and certificate programs in supply chain and logistics; comparable to ICIL as a focused, technology-enabled supply chain education provider.

Broad incumbents

• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): The largest global supply chain professional association (formerly APICS), offering certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, and CPIM; it competes with ICIL on credentials and training, but at a much larger global scale.
• MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics (CTL): A globally recognized supply chain research and education center offering master's, executive, and professional programs; ICIL competes for the same executive supply chain audience but at a much smaller scale and prestige tier.
• IE Business School: A leading Spanish and global business school with executive education and operations-focused programs; competes with ICIL for executive supply chain learners in Spain and across LATAM.
• Logistics & Operations Management programs at ESADE: A top Spanish business school offering executive education and master's programs with operations and supply chain concentrations; competes for the same corporate and executive segment in Spain and internationally.

Regional players

• EADA Business School: A Barcelona-based business school offering MBA, executive education, and master's programs including supply chain specializations; competes with ICIL Business School for the same Spanish executive and professional audience.
• ESIC Business & Marketing School: A Spanish business school with broad program offerings including operations and supply chain electives; competes for similar corporate training and master's students across Spain.

Others

• CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals): A North American professional association for supply chain management offering education, networking, and SCOR-based certifications; relevant as a community and certification peer rather than a direct program competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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