About the Company
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society is the regional professional body for Logistics practitioners.
Practically all areas of the Logistics spectrum are represented in the Society. Shippers, Freight Forwarders, Academics, Students, Carriers, Personal Effects Movers and other individuals and organisations form our core.
With an emphasis on commercial experience and expertise we are the lead platform for the development of Logistics in the region and work with our members, government, organisations and professionals in raising the profile and expertise through a range of activities.
Like most professional bodies, the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society emphasises a commitment to ongoing education and encourages performance consistent with a generally agreed body of knowledge or standards.
Members of our Society are recognised as members of a professional body through the work we continue to perform.
The L&SCMS has the proven history, framework, value for money and strategic reach to make it the right choice for you.
The Society was formed by Logistics professionals with the following objectives :-
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To promote professional development of Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
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To serve as a resource centre for its members and parties interested in Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
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To serve as a resource centre and focal point that demonstrably reinforces Singapore as a regional Logistics and trans-shipment hub; and
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To advance, study and disseminate techniques and applications on Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
Proven History
From our formation, the Society has grown from strength to strength and is the pioneer in providing visionary direction and leadership in the industry.
We have been working with our professional institution partners to offer or support Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in more than 13 countries as far afield as Germany, Africa, Egypt, India and Papua New Guinea.
The Society currently runs Asia's first purpose built, dedicated "Warehouse School" that conducts nationally accredited skills training and our members sit on validation and professional committees that help shape the academic, professional and vocational standards of our profession.
We regularly speak, endorse or publish at numerous Logistics & Supply Chain events or publications every year.
In Singapore we offer the only UK University program in Supply Chain Management at Master's level.
Framework
Though our professional framework of professional development that is constantly evolving, we were the first body in the region to introduce a professional certification programme that recognises suitably experienced professionals as Certified Logistics Professionals and Certified Logistics Engineers.
Value for Money
L&SCMS's low Membership fee provides our members with benefits such as:
- The ability to network with industry colleagues, prospective customers and suppliers at events conducted throughout the year
- The opportunity to be ahead of the game in market intelligence and research
Recognition as a Supply Chain and Logistics industry professional and practitioner
- Subscription to multiple industry magazines that are given to members without costs
- Funded or subsidised Training and Education opportunities from Certificate to Masters level
Strategic Reach
Through its reach, and in support of our Members’ aspirations, L&SCMS is engaged in a number of strategic programs designed to enhance the profession, the industry and the competitive advantage of Supply Chain professionals.
L&SCMS is represented at a number of government bodies as an NGO and plays a pivotal role in the establishment of Supply Chain standards. Our engagement with many other industry and government bodies is indicative, among many other initiatives, of the reach and strategic focus of the L&SCMS.
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Training and Career Development
Certified Logistics Professional & Certified Logistics Engineer: Assessment & Award Programme
This information has been prepared by the Logistics and Supply Chain Management (L&SCM) Society.
The L&SCM Society is the major professional organisation for Logisticians in the region. It provides a medium for professionals and those interested in Logistics & Supply Chain Management and encompasses the full spectrum of related activities related to the Art and Science of Logistics.
The information herein describes the nature of what has been termed ‘the Logistics team’ and provides information on how to commence the process of having qualifications and experiences in Logistics assessed for recognition.
The society has adopted an International approach to its certification programme and has drawn on the expertise of the Australian Logistics Academy and the Philadelphia based Logistics, Transportation and Distribution Association.