Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) - Certification and Training Programs

APICS Certifications and Training & Demand Driven Institute Programs, and Other Educations and Training in Supply Chain Management in Australia

The Australasian Supply Chain Institute (ASCI) (formerly apicsAU), is a professional institute serving across the various sectors of supply chain management to foster professionalism in the supply chain. Operating in Australia since 1963, ASCI is a non-profit organisation, with chapters nationally. In addition to extensive education programs, ASCI offers local activities that facilitate the exchange and advancement of practical knowledge, ideas and techniques. Activities include meetings, short courses, site visits and conferences.

ASCI has positioned itself as the formal professional accreditation body for Supply Chain Management in Australasia. They have developed a professional framework in line with the requirements of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) which is the government body that oversees the governance of professional bodies in Australia.

Membership of ASCI is open to any person with an interest in operations management and provides access to education programs, a network of industry professionals, real-world learning opportunities, articles and information. ASCI an international associate / channel partner of the APICS USA. APICS USA is now rebranded as ASCM - The Association for Supply Chain Management.

APICS Certification Exams

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM): The APICS CPIM program provides operations management professionals with relevant, essential education that equips them for today’s marketplace. The in-depth approach taken to understanding and evaluating production and inventory activities within a company’s global operations is why this certification is preferred by thousands of employers worldwide. Since 1973, the APICS CPIM program has educated more than 90,000 professionals about essential terminology, concepts, and strategies related to demand management, procurement and supplier planning, material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning, sales and operations planning, master scheduling, performance measurements, supplier relationships, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP): The APICS CSCP designation is the most widely recognized educational program designed for operations and supply chain management professionals around the world. Demonstrate your mastery of supply chain management best practices by earning your APICS CSCP designation. By earning the APICS CSCP designation, you will demonstrate significant commitment to your profession and your career, distinguish yourself as an industry expert, and excel with your newly acquired specialized knowledge.
• APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD): This certification program will set the global standard for logistics best practices and candidates completing the comprehensive program will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a broad range of logistics, transportation and distribution topics.

Professional Development

APICS Programs

• APICS Principles of Operations Management: APICS Principles of Operations Management is an education-based program made up of five courses designed to help those new to the field of operations management establish a solid foundation of knowledge to excel in the fields of inventory, production and distribution management.

Demand Driven Institute Programs

• DDI Demand Driven Planner (DDP): Demand Driven Planner On Demand Study delivers the most comprehensive, flexible and effective Demand Driven Planner Professional exam preparation.
• DDI Demand Driven Leader (DDL): Learners gain access to a suite of online materials and tutorials devised and delivered by Demand Driven Institute's Chad Smith and Carol Ptak. These materials can be accessed at anytime and are supported by a calendar of live catchups with Chad and Carol that learners can register for to ask questions, affirm learnings and to gain deeper insight.

Other Programs

• Webinars
• Networking Events and Site Visits
• ASCI Annual Conference
• Podcasts
• Corporate Training

Last Updated: Apr 10, 2019