Resources & Research

Keeping up with the latest SCM research is critical to keeping up with the competition—and adding value to your career. CSCMP produces an extensive array of research materials to enhance your understanding of the profession.

Case Studies
Be prepared to handle a myriad of challenging business issues and make sound operational, tactical, and strategic decisions by reading CSCMP’s case studies.

Glossary of Terms
Increase your understanding of supply chain terms and definitions with CSCMP’s comprehensive Glossary of Terms.

Resource Directory
Our new online Resource Directory includes a comprehensive section on consultants who can assist you with your organization's supply chain challenges.

Process Standards Tools
Benefit from using this set of tools designed to help you with your planning, assessment, and analysis activities, as well as how to structure your goals to realize true business improvements.

CSCMP Awards
Learn about the different awards CSCMP offers supply chain management practitioners, academics, and students.

University Listing
Education is key to your success, so visit CSCMP’s University Listing for a complete list of global academic institutions that offer high-quality educational SCM and logistics programs.

CSCMP Research
CSCMP welcomes your ideas and proposals for various research projects that enhance supply chain professionals’ knowledge and understanding of the field.

CSCMP’s Young Professionals
We’ve got the information you need as a young professional in supply chain management to help you gain a better understanding of the industry as well as to advance your career.

Benchmarking Tool
CSCMP and APQC, a leading benchmarking organization, have joined forces to create a confidential online tool to objectively benchmark your supply chain performance in a number of key areas.

RFID Feasibility Study
The findings from this four-phase study conducted by the University of Arkansas’ RFID Research Center, with participation from CSCMP, the Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions (VICS) Association, Dillard’s, and Procter & Gamble, explore the feasibility, utilization, and return on investment (ROI) on item-level RFID.

California Employment Training Panel
The Employment Training Panel (ETP) is a business and labor-supported state agency that assists employers in strengthening their competitive edge by reimbursing them for the cost of job skills training.