# Supply Chain Management References

This document contains key references, frameworks, certifications, professional associations, and resources for the Supply Chain Management specialization.

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## Books

### Essential Reading

**"Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning, and Operation"** - Sunil Chopra and Peter Meindl
- Comprehensive textbook covering supply chain strategy, design, planning, and coordination
- [Publisher Link](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/supply-chain-management-strategy-planning-and-operation/P200000005828)

**"The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement"** - Eliyahu M. Goldratt
- Classic business novel introducing Theory of Constraints
- Essential reading for understanding bottleneck management
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Process-Ongoing-Improvement/dp/0884271951)

**"The New Supply Chain Agenda"** - Reuben Slone, J. Paul Dittmann, and John T. Mentzer
- Practical guide to developing and executing supply chain strategy
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/New-Supply-Chain-Agenda-Creating/dp/1422126110)

**"World Class Supply Management"** - David Burt, Sheila Petcavage, and Richard Pinkerton
- Comprehensive guide to strategic supply management
- [Publisher Link](https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/world-class-supply-management-key-supply-chain-management-burt-petcavage/M9780078024030.html)

**"Strategic Sourcing in the New Economy"** - Bonnie Keith, Kate Vitasek, Karl Manrodt, and Jeanne Kling
- Modern approach to sourcing and supplier relationships
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Strategic-Sourcing-New-Economy-Harnessing/dp/1137552182)

**"Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP)"** - Carol Ptak and Chad Smith
- Foundational text on demand-driven supply chain planning
- [Demand Driven Institute](https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/books)

**"The Machine That Changed the World"** - James Womack, Daniel Jones, and Daniel Roos
- Seminal work on lean manufacturing and supply chain
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Machine-That-Changed-World-Revolutionizing/dp/0743299795)

**"Lean Thinking"** - James Womack and Daniel Jones
- Application of lean principles to business and supply chain
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Thinking-Banish-Create-Corporation/dp/0743249275)

**"The Resilient Enterprise"** - Yossi Sheffi
- Framework for building supply chain resilience
- [MIT Press](https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262693493/the-resilient-enterprise/)

**"Supply Chain Risk Management"** - Donald Waters
- Comprehensive guide to identifying and managing supply chain risks
- [Publisher Link](https://www.koganpage.com/product/supply-chain-risk-management-9780749476298)

### Advanced Reading

**"Designing and Managing the Supply Chain"** - David Simchi-Levi, Philip Kaminsky, and Edith Simchi-Levi
- Strategic approach to supply chain design and management
- [Publisher Link](https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/designing-managing-supply-chain-concepts-strategies-case-studies-simchi-levi-kaminsky/M9780073341521.html)

**"The SCOR Model for Supply Chain Strategic Decisions"** - Peter Bolstorff and Robert Rosenbaum
- Practical application of the SCOR model
- [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.com/Supply-Chain-Excellence-Implementation-Handbook/dp/0814437532)

**"Purchasing and Supply Chain Management"** - Robert Monczka, Robert Handfield, Larry Giunipero, and James Patterson
- Comprehensive purchasing and supply chain textbook
- [Publisher Link](https://www.cengage.com/c/purchasing-and-supply-chain-management-7e-monczka/)

**"Operations and Supply Chain Management"** - F. Robert Jacobs and Richard Chase
- Integrated operations and supply chain management
- [Publisher Link](https://www.mheducation.com/highered/product/operations-supply-chain-management-jacobs-chase/M9781260238907.html)

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## Professional Associations

### ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management)
**Description**: The largest nonprofit association for supply chain, formerly APICS (Association for Operations Management).

**Resources**:
- Supply Chain Operations Reference (SCOR) Model
- Body of knowledge and certification programs
- Research publications and benchmarking
- Conferences and networking events

**Website**: [https://www.ascm.org](https://www.ascm.org)

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### ISM (Institute for Supply Management)
**Description**: The oldest and largest supply management association, focused on procurement and supply management professionals.

**Resources**:
- Research reports and publications
- Certification programs (CPSM, CPSD)
- ISM Report on Business (PMI)
- Conferences and professional development

**Website**: [https://www.ismworld.org](https://www.ismworld.org)

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### CSCMP (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals)
**Description**: Professional association focused on supply chain management education, research, and networking.

**Resources**:
- Supply Chain Management Definitions and Glossary
- Annual State of Logistics Report
- Edge Conference and Supply Chain Exchange
- Research and publications

**Website**: [https://cscmp.org](https://cscmp.org)

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### CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)
**Description**: Global body representing procurement and supply professionals, headquartered in UK.

**Resources**:
- Professional standards and ethics
- MCIPS qualification pathway
- Research and publications
- Global procurement excellence awards

**Website**: [https://www.cips.org](https://www.cips.org)

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### Demand Driven Institute
**Description**: Organization dedicated to demand-driven methodologies and DDMRP.

**Resources**:
- DDMRP certification programs
- Educational resources and books
- Implementation guides
- Community and events

**Website**: [https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com](https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com)

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### Lean Enterprise Institute
**Description**: Nonprofit dedicated to lean thinking and practice.

**Resources**:
- Lean learning resources and workshops
- Publications and books
- Lean Global Network
- Research and case studies

**Website**: [https://www.lean.org](https://www.lean.org)

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## Certifications

### APICS/ASCM Certifications

**CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)**
- Comprehensive supply chain certification
- Covers design, planning, execution, and improvement
- Global recognition in supply chain management
- **Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cscp/](https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cscp/)

**CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management)**
- Focus on production planning, inventory management, MRP
- Two-part exam structure
- Foundation for supply chain planning professionals
- **Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cpim/](https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cpim/)

**CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution)**
- Specialized certification for logistics professionals
- Covers transportation, warehousing, and distribution
- **Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cltd/](https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/cltd/)

**SCOR-P (SCOR Professional)**
- Certification in SCOR model application
- Process improvement and benchmarking
- **Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/scor-p/](https://www.ascm.org/learning-development/certifications-credentials/scor-p/)

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### ISM Certifications

**CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)**
- Premier procurement and supply management certification
- Three-exam program covering sourcing, negotiation, and leadership
- **Website**: [https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/cpsm/](https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/cpsm/)

**CPSD (Certified Professional in Supplier Diversity)**
- Specialized certification in supplier diversity programs
- **Website**: [https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/cpsd/](https://www.ismworld.org/certification-and-training/certification/cpsd/)

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### CIPS Certifications

**MCIPS (Member, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply)**
- Professional membership requiring qualifications and experience
- Global recognition in procurement excellence
- **Website**: [https://www.cips.org/qualifications/](https://www.cips.org/qualifications/)

**CIPS Diploma and Advanced Diploma**
- Structured qualification pathways
- Level 4 to Level 6 qualifications
- **Website**: [https://www.cips.org/qualifications/](https://www.cips.org/qualifications/)

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### Other Certifications

**Six Sigma Certifications (ASQ, IASSC)**
- Green Belt, Black Belt, Master Black Belt
- Process improvement methodology
- **ASQ Website**: [https://asq.org/cert](https://asq.org/cert)

**DDMRP Certifications**
- Demand Driven Planner (DDP)
- Demand Driven Leader (DDL)
- **Website**: [https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/certification](https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/certification)

**Project Management Professional (PMP)**
- Project management certification relevant for supply chain projects
- **Website**: [https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp](https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp)

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## Online Courses and Learning Platforms

### MIT MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management
**Description**: Graduate-level supply chain program from MIT covering analytics, design, and management.

**Topics**: Supply chain analytics, fundamentals, design, dynamics, technology

**Website**: [https://micromasters.mit.edu/scm/](https://micromasters.mit.edu/scm/)

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### Coursera Supply Chain Courses

**Rutgers Supply Chain Management Specialization**
- Comprehensive specialization covering sourcing, operations, and planning
- [Course Link](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/supply-chain-management)

**Penn State Supply Chain Analytics**
- Analytics-focused supply chain program
- [Course Link](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/supply-chain-analytics)

**University of Michigan Supply Chain Finance and Technology**
- Finance and technology aspects of supply chain
- [Course Link](https://www.coursera.org/specializations/supply-chain-finance-technology)

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### edX Supply Chain Courses

**MIT Supply Chain Management Programs**
- Multiple courses on supply chain design, planning, and technology
- [Course Link](https://www.edx.org/school/mitx)

**TUM (Technical University of Munich) Supply Chain Management**
- European perspective on supply chain management
- [Course Link](https://www.edx.org/school/tumx)

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### LinkedIn Learning

**Supply Chain Foundations**
- Introductory course covering supply chain basics
- [Course Link](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/supply-chain-foundations)

**Procurement Foundations**
- Introduction to procurement and sourcing
- [Course Link](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/procurement-foundations)

**Demand Planning Foundations**
- Fundamentals of demand forecasting and planning
- [Course Link](https://www.linkedin.com/learning/demand-planning-foundations)

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## Research and Publications

### Academic Journals

**Journal of Supply Chain Management**
- Premier academic journal for supply chain research
- [Journal Link](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/1745493x)

**Journal of Operations Management**
- Operations and supply chain management research
- [Journal Link](https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-operations-management)

**International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management**
- Logistics and distribution research
- [Journal Link](https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/0960-0035)

**Supply Chain Management: An International Journal**
- Global supply chain management research
- [Journal Link](https://www.emerald.com/insight/publication/issn/1359-8546)

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### Industry Research

**Gartner Supply Chain Research**
- Supply Chain Top 25, Hype Cycles, Magic Quadrants
- [Website](https://www.gartner.com/en/supply-chain)

**McKinsey Supply Chain Practice**
- Research, insights, and case studies
- [Website](https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/how-we-help-clients/supply-chain)

**Deloitte Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations**
- Industry insights and research reports
- [Website](https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/operations/topics/supply-chain-strategy-operations.html)

**Accenture Supply Chain & Operations**
- Research and industry insights
- [Website](https://www.accenture.com/us-en/services/supply-chain-operations-index)

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## Industry Thought Leaders

### Supply Chain Strategy and Leadership

**Yossi Sheffi** - MIT Professor, supply chain resilience expert
- Director of MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics
- Author of "The Resilient Enterprise" and "The Power of Resilience"
- [MIT CTL](https://ctl.mit.edu/)

**Hau Lee** - Stanford Professor, supply chain strategy
- Bullwhip effect research pioneer
- Triple-A Supply Chain concept
- [Stanford GSB](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/faculty/hau-l-lee)

**David Simchi-Levi** - MIT Professor, supply chain analytics
- Author of "Designing and Managing the Supply Chain"
- Supply chain optimization and analytics expert
- [MIT](https://web.mit.edu/schi/www/)

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### Procurement and Sourcing

**Jonathan Hughes** - Collaborative supplier relationships expert
- Author and consultant on supplier collaboration
- Vantage Partners
- [Vantage Partners](https://www.vantagepartners.com/)

**Kate Vitasek** - Vested outsourcing methodology creator
- University of Tennessee faculty
- Strategic sourcing and supplier partnerships
- [University of Tennessee](https://haslam.utk.edu/faculty/kate-vitasek)

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### Lean and Operations

**James Womack** - Lean Enterprise Institute founder
- Co-author of "The Machine That Changed the World"
- Lean thinking pioneer
- [Lean Enterprise Institute](https://www.lean.org/)

**Daniel Jones** - Lean management expert
- Co-author of "Lean Thinking"
- Lean Enterprise Academy
- [Lean Enterprise Academy](https://www.leanuk.org/)

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### Demand-Driven Supply Chain

**Carol Ptak** - DDMRP co-creator
- Demand Driven Institute partner
- Former APICS president
- [Demand Driven Institute](https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/)

**Chad Smith** - DDMRP co-creator
- Demand Driven Institute co-founder
- Adaptive supply chain methodology
- [Demand Driven Institute](https://www.demanddriveninstitute.com/)

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## Standards and Frameworks

### SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference) Model
**Description**: Industry standard framework for supply chain management

**Publisher**: ASCM (formerly APICS)

**Components**: Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, Return, Enable

**Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/topics/scor/](https://www.ascm.org/topics/scor/)

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### GS1 Standards
**Description**: Global standards for supply chain visibility and data exchange

**Standards**:
- GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) for product identification
- GLN (Global Location Number) for location identification
- GS1-128 barcode standards
- EPCIS for supply chain event data

**Website**: [https://www.gs1.org](https://www.gs1.org)

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### ISO Standards for Supply Chain

**ISO 28000 - Supply Chain Security Management**
- Security management systems for the supply chain
- [ISO Website](https://www.iso.org/standard/79612.html)

**ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management**
- Framework for business continuity including supply chain
- [ISO Website](https://www.iso.org/standard/75106.html)

**ISO 20400 - Sustainable Procurement**
- Guidance on sustainable procurement
- [ISO Website](https://www.iso.org/standard/63026.html)

**ISO 14001 - Environmental Management**
- Environmental management systems for supply chain sustainability
- [ISO Website](https://www.iso.org/standard/60857.html)

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## Software and Technology Platforms

### ERP Systems

**SAP S/4HANA**
- Enterprise resource planning with supply chain modules
- [Website](https://www.sap.com/products/erp/s4hana.html)

**Oracle SCM Cloud**
- Cloud-based supply chain management suite
- [Website](https://www.oracle.com/scm/)

**Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management**
- Cloud ERP with supply chain capabilities
- [Website](https://dynamics.microsoft.com/en-us/supply-chain-management/overview/)

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### Supply Chain Planning

**SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP)**
- Advanced planning and S&OP solution
- [Website](https://www.sap.com/products/scm/integrated-business-planning.html)

**Kinaxis RapidResponse**
- Concurrent planning and analytics platform
- [Website](https://www.kinaxis.com/)

**o9 Solutions**
- AI-powered integrated business planning
- [Website](https://o9solutions.com/)

**Blue Yonder (JDA)**
- End-to-end supply chain planning suite
- [Website](https://blueyonder.com/)

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### Procurement Platforms

**SAP Ariba**
- Procurement and supplier management platform
- [Website](https://www.ariba.com/)

**Coupa**
- Business spend management platform
- [Website](https://www.coupa.com/)

**Jaggaer**
- Source-to-pay procurement platform
- [Website](https://www.jaggaer.com/)

**GEP SMART**
- Unified procurement platform
- [Website](https://www.gep.com/software)

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### Transportation and Logistics

**Oracle Transportation Management**
- Transportation planning and execution
- [Website](https://www.oracle.com/scm/logistics/transportation-management/)

**Blue Yonder Transportation Management**
- TMS for shipment optimization
- [Website](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/transportation-management)

**project44**
- Real-time supply chain visibility platform
- [Website](https://www.project44.com/)

**FourKites**
- Supply chain visibility platform
- [Website](https://www.fourkites.com/)

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### Supply Chain Analytics

**Tableau**
- Data visualization and analytics
- [Website](https://www.tableau.com/)

**Power BI**
- Business intelligence platform
- [Website](https://powerbi.microsoft.com/)

**Llamasoft (Coupa)**
- Supply chain design and analytics
- [Website](https://www.coupa.com/products/supply-chain-design)

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## Conferences and Events

### ASCM CONNECT
- Annual conference for supply chain professionals
- **Website**: [https://www.ascm.org/conference-education/ascm-conference/](https://www.ascm.org/conference-education/ascm-conference/)

### ISM World Annual Conference
- Premier procurement and supply management conference
- **Website**: [https://www.ismworld.org/events-and-learning/upcoming-events/](https://www.ismworld.org/events-and-learning/upcoming-events/)

### Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
- Executive supply chain conference and exhibition
- **Website**: [https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us](https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/na/supply-chain-us)

### CSCMP EDGE Conference
- Annual supply chain management conference
- **Website**: [https://cscmpedge.org/](https://cscmpedge.org/)

### Procurecon
- Procurement-focused conference series
- **Website**: [https://procureconwest.wbresearch.com/](https://procureconwest.wbresearch.com/)

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## Podcasts and Media

### Supply Chain Now
- Weekly supply chain podcast and media platform
- **Website**: [https://supplychainnow.com/](https://supplychainnow.com/)

### The Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) Podcast
- Procurement and sourcing insights
- **Website**: [https://sig.org/](https://sig.org/)

### Logistics Management Podcasts
- Industry news and insights
- **Website**: [https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/](https://www.logisticsmgmt.com/)

### Art of Procurement Podcast
- Procurement leadership and best practices
- **Website**: [https://artofprocurement.com/](https://artofprocurement.com/)

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## Research Centers and Universities

### MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
- Leading supply chain research center
- **Website**: [https://ctl.mit.edu/](https://ctl.mit.edu/)

### Stanford Global Supply Chain Management Forum
- Research and executive education
- **Website**: [https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/centers-initiatives/gscmf](https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/centers-initiatives/gscmf)

### Penn State Smeal College of Business - Supply Chain
- Research and education programs
- **Website**: [https://www.smeal.psu.edu/scis](https://www.smeal.psu.edu/scis)

### University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
- Research, education, and industry partnerships
- **Website**: [https://haslam.utk.edu/centers/global-supply-chain-institute/](https://haslam.utk.edu/centers/global-supply-chain-institute/)

### Cranfield School of Management - Centre for Logistics, Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- European supply chain research center
- **Website**: [https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research-centres/centre-for-logistics-procurement-and-supply-chain-management](https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/research-centres/centre-for-logistics-procurement-and-supply-chain-management)

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## Sustainability and Ethics Resources

### Ecovadis
- Sustainability ratings for supply chains
- **Website**: [https://ecovadis.com/](https://ecovadis.com/)

### CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project)
- Supply chain emissions disclosure
- **Website**: [https://www.cdp.net/en/supply-chain](https://www.cdp.net/en/supply-chain)

### Sedex
- Ethical supply chain data platform
- **Website**: [https://www.sedex.com/](https://www.sedex.com/)

### UN Global Compact
- Sustainable business principles
- **Website**: [https://unglobalcompact.org/](https://unglobalcompact.org/)

### Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
- Climate action and emissions targets
- **Website**: [https://sciencebasedtargets.org/](https://sciencebasedtargets.org/)

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**Total Reference Count**: 120+ books, certifications, associations, platforms, courses, and resources

**Categories**:
- Books: 14
- Professional Associations: 6
- Certifications: 12
- Online Courses: 10
- Research/Publications: 8
- Thought Leaders: 10
- Standards/Frameworks: 7
- Software/Platforms: 18
- Conferences/Events: 5
- Podcasts/Media: 4
- Research Centers: 5
- Sustainability Resources: 5
