About ASCM San Diego Chapter

We are one of the largest and oldest of over 60 chapters strategically located throughout North America and managed by individual volunteers respected as thought-leaders in operations and supply chain management in communities. The ASCM San Diego Chapter connects you to a local supply chain and operations management network. We offer education, training and professional development, with a pulse on what’s driving growth and opportunities in The Greater San Diego Area - Imperial County, Baja California, Arizona and Sonora region of Northwestern Mexico. We understand the local economy and the impact key industries have on it. We’re committed to seeing the supply chain profession propel the community and the businesses in it to be the best. Whether you need to build a higher-performing supply chain, earn career-changing credentials or grow your network, the ASCM San Diego Chapter can get you there. ASCM San Diego Chapter operates as a 501(c)6 Premier Elite Training Partner of ASCM global.

Our Vision

To inspire individuals and organizations toward lifelong learning and to enhance individual and organizational success.

Our Mission

To offer high quality education in operations and supply chain management, expand awareness of the body of knowledge, promote networking opportunities, and advance the abilities of companies and individuals in our community to compete in the global economy, while continuously improving the Chapter by focusing on our stakeholders needs.

About ASCM Global

The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership. As the largest non-profit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain. ASCM is built on a foundation of APICS certification and training spanning 60 years. Now, ASCM is driving innovation in the industry with new products, services and partnerships that enable companies to further optimize their supply chains, secure their competitive advantage and positively impact their bottom lines. 

Previously Known as APICS

APICS was an industry leading brand in supply chain certification, training and networking. For more than 60 years, APICS provided world-class supply chain training and certification to foster supply chain talent and improve end-to-end performance. APICS has been rebranded as the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), with CPIM, CSCP, and CLTD certification designations that continue to set the industry standard.