IPSCMI defines supply chain management as:
Supply Chain Management is to effectively organize suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, retailers and end customers into a supply chain network for integrated management. Planning, organizing, leading and controlling the flows of demand, products/services, information and financials through the entire supply chain process from the supplier’s supplier to the customer’s customer to optimize the value enhancement process of the supply chain, and improve the overall efficiency of the supply chain, so as to meet the needs of the end customers with the minimum supply chain cost.

Certified International Supply Chain Professional (CISCP, Level 1) 

Certified International Supply Chain Manager (CISCM, Level 2)

Certified International Supply Chain Consultant (CISCC, Level 3)

 

The above three IPSCMI certifications provide a complete “certification life cycle” for supply chain professionals, particularly for those involved in global/international supply chain management. 

 

This Certification Program is a core certification program of the International Purchasing And Supply Chain Management Institute. This program offers the designation of CISCP (Certified International Supply Chain Professional, Entry Level), CISCM (Certified International Supply Chain Manager, Advanced Level) and CISCC (Certified International Supply Chain Consultant, Level 3) to candidates who demonstrate their understanding of the fundamentals of the profession through the successful completion of rigorous professional certification examinations based upon the INTERNATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BODY OF KNOWLEDGE (ISCMBOK). The ISCMBOK is supported by distinct modules of study material for the CISCP,CISCM and CISCC.