Associations

Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada  - is a non-profit organization of business professionals interested in improving their logistics and supply chain management skills through a comprehensive program of education, research and networking opportunities.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals - a professional not-for-profit organization. Goals are to: provide opportunities for supply chain professionals to communicate in order to develop and improve their supply chain management skills, identify and conduct research which adds to the knowledge base of supply chain theory and practice, and create awareness of the significance of supply chain to business and to the economy.

Institute of Supply Management  - is the largest supply management association in the world as well as one of the most respected. ISM's mission is to lead the supply management profession through its standards of excellence, research, promotional activities, and education. ISM is a not-for-profit association that provides opportunities for the promotion of the profession and the expansion of professional skills and knowledge.

Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters - is Canada's largest industry and trade association. CME represents businesses in all sectors of manufacturing and exporting activity across Canada. Their mandate is to promote the competitiveness of Canadian manufacturers and the success of Canada's goods and services exporters in markets around the world. Focus is on the issues that are most critical to members - manufacturing competitiveness, US business opportunities, international markets, people and skills, energy and the environment.

The Association for Operations Management - is the global leader and premier source of the body of knowledge in operations management, including production, inventory, supply chain, materials management, purchasing, and logistics. Since 1957, individuals and companies have relied on APICS for its superior training, internationally recognized certifications, comprehensive resources, and worldwide network of accomplished industry professionals.

Canadian Supply Chain Sector Council - is working with key stakeholder groups to identify and meet these challenges and to transform them into opportunities. This site features information about the Council, its governing structure and current projects, as well as news relevant to the Canadian supply chain sector. The CSCSC is a member of The Alliance of Sector Councils.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce - As Canada’s largest and most influential business association, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the primary and vital connection between business and the federal government. It continually demonstrates impact on public policy and decision-making to the benefit of businesses, communities and families across Canada.

Canadian Trade Index - came into existence in the year 1900, to promote the interest of Canadian industry, commerce and foreign trade and also is part of the growing and influential network of sites under the trade banner of MacRAE's Industrial Directories. With MacRAE's and Canadian Trade Index combined, we have a leadership position amongst online B2B websites with over 45,000,000 page views expected this year on these two sites.

International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM)- is the union of 43 National and Regional Purchasing Associations worldwide. IFPSM facilitates the development and distribution of knowledge to elevate and advance the procurement profession, thus favourably impacting the standard of living of citizens worldwide through improved business practices. The term procurement is taken to embrace purchasing, materials management, logistics, supply chain management and strategic sourcing. IFPSM is a non-political, independent and non-profit oriented International Organization.

Publications

The Connect - an official publication of OIPMAC, is distributed semi-annually to all members. The magazine features articles written by academics and practitioners, designed to help supply chain professionals stay current on industry trends. The Connect also includes the latest updates on events, education and association information.

Purchasing B2B/Canadian Manufacturing- CanadianManufacturing.com is the industrial news and information hub for Canada. Their online publications include 10 of the most-read industrial magazines. It is the only source of daily industry-focused news in Canada. We cover the stories that impact your business each day with feeds from Canadian Press.

CPO Agenda - an international business review for chief procurement officers and senior purchasing and supply chain executives in large organisations. It covers the key strategic business issues facing procurement leaders in an in-depth, thought-provoking and practical way.

Canadian Transportation & Logistics  - is written for transportation, logistics and purchasing professionals involved with supply chain management, distribution, storage and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Editorial content includes industry news reports, case studies, industry profiles, specific market analysis as well as interpretation of Canadian logistics trends and issues.

Industry Week - connects decision-makers within manufacturing enterprises to share ideas and tools that inspire action. Its award-winning presentation of trends, news, analysis, research and peer-to-peer conversation motivates manufacturing leaders to achieve their goals.

Supply Chain Management Review - is an executive-level publication dedicated to the art and science of moving goods to market. Our readers are senior managers responsible for their companies' supply chain activities. Readers also include educators and management consultants who need to keep current with the latest supply chain trends. SCMR provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of supply chain management issues. The editorial package includes in-depth feature articles, exclusive columnists, professional development opportunities, a complete listing of information resources.

Logistics Quarterly Magazine - mandate is to provide ideas for leadership in logistics and transportation for logisticians, supply chain management practitioners, transportation management and other senior-level executives. Has upheld a tradition to be logistics and transportation publication written by professionals for professionals in the field - affording authoritative thinking on the complex and fast-changing work of the logistics and transportation business in Canada and the United States.