Industry Associations

Trade associations and industry groups can be excellent resources for finding company and industry information as well as networking events. They also offer professional development opportunities. Here are some major associations supporting the supply chain and logistics field:

Supply Chain Canada
Canada’s largest association for supply chain management professionals. It represents 7,500 members and the wider profession working in the roles that cover sourcing, procurement, logistics, inventory, and contract management.

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Launched in 2019 and built on a foundation of APICS certification and training, the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) aims to become the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership.

Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association (CIFFA)
It represents the profession of international freight forwarders in Canada.

Canadian Public Procurement Council
A non-profit corporation founded to consider operational issues of emerging policies in public procurement and to provide appropriate leadership, methods and tools to address new challenges as they arise.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – North America
It provides educational and professional development programs in logistics and transport.

Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
CSCMP’s mission is to connect, educate and develop the world’s supply chain management professionals throughout their careers.

IWLA Canada - International Warehouse Logistics Association
IWLA Canada focuses on helping the country’s warehouse logistics providers grow their profits through programs that reduce costs, improve networking and assist in navigating through the web of government regulations.

Shipping Federation of Canada
It represents the owners, operators and agents of ships involved in Canada’s world trade. The Federation’s member companies are involved in all sectors of the international shipping industry.