SC&L Network
In June 2011 APICS, AST&L and ISM joined together to form the Supply Chain & Logistics Certification Network.
Further information to this cooperation can be found in the press release below:
Partner
PMI Production Management Insitute works with the following education partners: APICS, AST&L, ISM and TheFreshConnection. Our partners are specialists in a wide range of areas which allows to offer you and your company diverse views on the supply chain.
- APICS - the Association for Operations Management: since 1957 the specialist on Operations Management offers worldwide highly recognized education and certification in Operations Management.
- AST&L - the American Society of Transportation and Logistics: since 1948 known for its' excellent education in logistis. The education is based on advanced scientific knowledge. Therefore it is especially interesting for universities and other educational institutes.
- ISM - The Institute for Supply Chain Management: already since 1915 the specialist on purchasing, offers a large worldwide network and high qualitiy education. Seminars are at present in the planning stages and will be available in the near future.
- TheFreshConnection: This is an online simulation game. Participants need to make strategic and tactical decisions for a fruit company's supply chain departement. The participants' knowledge is tested in both theory and practice.
Further information can be obtained from the sites below.
AST&L American Society of Transportation and Logistics
AST&L is a professional organization founded in 1946 by a group of industry leaders ti insure a high level of professionalism and promote continuing education in the field of transportation and logistics. AST&L education is based on the newest scientific knowledge and therefore also an interesting option for universities.
The CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics) Certification Program began in 1948. AST&L also offers the Professional Designation in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (PLS), the Distinguished Logistics Professional (DLP), and the Global Logistics Associate (GLA).
AST&L's mission is to facilitate education and certification in the fields of transportation, logistics, and supply chain management. AST&L's membership of shippers, carriers, educators, students, consultants and third-party logistics individuals are dedicated to continuing education and are commited to raising professional standards in the industry.