Supply Chain

American College of Supply Chain Studies

A U.S. college offering supply chain education. It prepares professionals for logistics and distribution.

American College of Supply Management Technology

A U.S. college training technologists in supply management. It enhances logistics and procurement tech skills.

Advanced Digital Value Chain Hub

A collaborative platform that facilitates digital integration across supply chain partners, enabling real-time data sharing, predictive analytics, and automated procurement processes.

American Educators of Supply Chain Studies

A U.S. group for educators in supply chain management. It advances teaching in logistics and distribution.

American Federation of Supply Chain Studies

A U.S. federation for supply chain educators. It promotes training in logistics management.

American Group of Supply Chain Studies

A U.S. group for supply chain educators. It promotes training in logistics management.

Association of International Supply Chain Managers

A global professional organization for executives who manage cross-border supply chains, addressing challenges in international logistics, customs compliance, and global sourcing.

American Institute of Supply Chain Studies

A U.S. institute for supply chain education. It promotes training in logistics management.

Association of Manufacturing Supply Chain Managers

A professional organization for executives who oversee the integration of production operations with supplier networks, focusing on lean manufacturing principles and just-in-time inventory models.

Association of Offshore Supply Management

A professional organization for logistics specialists who coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for offshore energy operations including oil platforms, wind farms, and subsea installations.

Association of Supply Chain Integration Leaders

A professional organization for executives who specialize in connecting and optimizing the interfaces between procurement, production, logistics, and distribution operations.

Business Supply Chain Integration Association

A professional organization for specialists who optimize the connections between procurement, production, logistics, and distribution operations across company boundaries and information systems.

Biomedical Supply Chain Management Association

A professional organization for logistics specialists in healthcare and life sciences industries, addressing the unique challenges of medical supply procurement, storage, and distribution.

Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Management

A research institution focused on developing and implementing next-generation production technologies, logistics optimization, and supply chain integration methodologies.

Certified Medical Supply Chain Manager

A professional credential for logistics specialists who manage the procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and healthcare supplies.

Certification in Operational and Analytical Supply Management

A professional credential for specialists who combine data analytics with supply chain operations to optimize sourcing decisions, inventory levels, and logistics networks.

Electronic Data Interchange

The computer-to-computer exchange of business documents between organizations in a standard electronic format. EDI replaces paper-based document exchange, streamlining processes such as ordering, invoicing, and shipping by eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors and processing time.

First In, First Out

An inventory management and accounting method where the first items purchased or produced are the first ones sold or used. FIFO assumes that the oldest inventory items are sold first, which typically results in ending inventory that closely matches current replacement costs and is widely used in industries with perishable goods.

Global Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

The worldwide network of suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers involved in producing and delivering pharmaceutical products from raw materials to patient consumption.

Global Supply and Enterprise Chain Management

A comprehensive approach to managing the flow of goods, services, and information across international operations, integrating suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and customers worldwide.

Health Systems Management and Supply Chain

An integrated approach to managing the procurement, storage, and distribution of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment throughout healthcare delivery networks.