GSCM

Certified Global Supply Chain Manager (GSCM^®)

In today’s global competitive environment, individual companies no longer compete as autonomous entities but as supply-chain networks. Instead of brand versus brand or company versus company, it is increasingly suppliers-brand-company versus suppliers-brand-company. In this new competitive world, the success of a single business increasingly depends on management’s ability to integrate the company’s intricate network of business relationships. Supply-chain management (SCM) offers the opportunity to capture the synergy of intra- and intercompany integration and management. SCM deals with total business-process excellence and represents a new way of managing business and relationships with other members of the supply chain. However, the Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is the science of planning how the distribution of goods and services will make it from manufacturer to consumer. Global supply chain management is one of the most important disciplines in 21st century business.

Top-performing supply chains have three distinct qualities. First, they are agile enough to readily react to sudden changes in demand or supply. Second, they adapt over time as market structures and environmental conditions change. And, third, they align the interests of all members of the supply-chain network in order to optimize performance. These characteristics—agility, adaptability, and alignment—are possible only when partners promote knowledge-flow between supply-chain nodes. In other words, the flow of knowledge is what enables a supply chain to come together in a way that creates a true value chain for all stakeholders. Knowledge-flow creates value by making the supply chain more transparent and by giving everyone a better look at customer needs and value propositions. Broad knowledge about customers and the overall market, as opposed to just information from order points, can provide other benefits, including a better understanding of market trends, resulting in better planning and product development.

With GSCM^® certification, you give yourself a competitive edge and strengthen your career options.

GSCM^® tests technical knowledge of Logistics & Supply Chain Management plus working knowledge of business and economy principles.

GQCO^® is focused on putting you on the right path to advance your career. We accept various combinations of education and experience, while providing a straight-forward application process. Our Mentoring and Veteran’s Reimbursement programs are intended to provide Logistics & Supply Chain professionals with resources to be successful.

We want to celebrate your achievements. In 2021, GQCO^® created the GSC Manager of the Year award to recognize GSC managers who have had a significant impact on their company’s supply practices, policies and procedures, or who have demonstrated leadership and inspired others to lead.