Certification Overview
The American Certified Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Executive (AC-ESCRE)® is AAPSCM®’s premier executive-level certification designed for senior leaders responsible for governing enterprise supply chain resilience, strategic procurement, organizational transformation, and global risk management.
In today’s volatile business environment, organizations face increasingly complex risks arising from geopolitical instability, cyber threats, supplier disruptions, climate change, regulatory changes, financial uncertainty, and rapidly evolving technologies. Executive leaders are expected not only to respond to disruptions but to anticipate, govern, and strategically transform supply chains into resilient, intelligent, and competitive business ecosystems.
The AC-ESCRE® prepares executives to establish enterprise-wide governance frameworks that integrate supply chain risk management with corporate strategy, enterprise risk management (ERM), digital transformation, sustainability, and executive decision-making. Participants develop the strategic competencies required to lead multinational procurement organizations, global supplier ecosystems, business continuity initiatives, enterprise resilience programs, and AI-enabled supply chain transformation.
The curriculum combines internationally recognized executive governance frameworks, enterprise risk management methodologies, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, sustainability principles, and global best practices to prepare leaders capable of governing future-ready supply chains across multinational organizations
As the highest credential within the AAPSCM® Supply Chain Risk Management Certification Pathway, the AC-ESCRE® recognizes professionals who possess the executive vision, governance expertise, and strategic leadership required to deliver sustainable competitive advantage through resilient global supply chains.
Why Get Certified?
Global supply chains have become strategic business assets that directly influence organizational resilience, financial performance, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and long-term competitiveness. Executive leaders are increasingly expected to govern enterprise-wide risks, strengthen supplier ecosystems, drive digital transformation, and build organizations capable of thriving in an environment characterized by uncertainty and continuous disruption.
The American Certified Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Executive (AC-ESCRE)® equips senior executives with the strategic knowledge and executive competencies required to lead enterprise-wide supply chain governance and organizational resilience.
Through this certification, participants will
- Develop executive-level competencies in enterprise supply chain risk governance and strategic leadership.
- Integrate enterprise risk management (ERM) with corporate strategy, business planning, and executive decision-making.
- Strengthen procurement governance, supplier ecosystems, and third-party risk management across multinational organizations.
- Lead enterprise business continuity, crisis management, and organizational resilience initiatives.
- Govern digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, intelligent automation, digital twins, and advanced supply chain technologies.
- Establish executive dashboards utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), predictive analytics, and business intelligence.
- Advance sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), ethical sourcing, and responsible procurement initiatives.
- Evaluate geopolitical, cybersecurity, regulatory, operational, financial, and climate-related risks affecting global supply chains.
- Enhance executive credibility through an internationally recognized professional credential.
- Position themselves for C-suite leadership roles within multinational corporations, government agencies, healthcare organizations, energy companies, defense organizations, financial institutions, and global consulting firms.
The AC-ESCRE® empowers executive leaders to move beyond operational risk management by developing the strategic vision necessary to govern resilient, intelligent, sustainable, and future-ready supply chain enterprises.
Course Description
The American Certified Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Executive (AC-ESCRE)® is an advanced executive certification that provides comprehensive education in enterprise supply chain risk governance, executive leadership, organizational resilience, business continuity, strategic procurement, and digital transformation.
Designed specifically for executive leaders, directors, vice presidents, chief officers, and enterprise decision-makers, the certification develops the knowledge required to govern complex global supply chains while integrating risk management into organizational strategy and corporate governance.
Participants examine enterprise-wide risks affecting procurement, sourcing, supplier ecosystems, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, finance, cybersecurity, sustainability, regulatory compliance, international trade, and digital transformation. The curriculum emphasizes executive governance, board-level decision-making, predictive intelligence, Artificial Intelligence (AI), organizational transformation, and enterprise resilience.
The program integrates internationally recognized frameworks with practical executive case studies and strategic business applications, enabling participants to lead enterprise-wide initiatives that improve operational resilience, supplier performance, sustainability, innovation, and long-term organizational competitiveness.
Key Areas of Study
Upon completion, participants will possess executive-level competencies required to govern enterprise supply chain resilience, lead strategic transformation initiatives, strengthen organizational performance, and deliver sustainable competitive advantage across complex global business environments.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the American Certified Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Executive (AC-ESCRE)®, participants will be able to:
LO1. Develop Enterprise Risk Governance Frameworks
Design, implement, and evaluate enterprise-wide supply chain risk governance frameworks aligned with corporate strategy, board governance, enterprise risk management (ERM), and organizational objectives.
LO2. Evaluate Enterprise Supply Chain Risks
Assess procurement, supplier, logistics, operational, financial, geopolitical, cybersecurity, ESG, regulatory, and emerging risks affecting multinational and globally integrated supply chains.
LO3. Lead Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience
Design executive-level business continuity, crisis management, disaster recovery, and organizational resilience strategies that enhance enterprise preparedness and long-term operational sustainability.
LO4. Drive Digital Supply Chain Transformation
Lead enterprise digital transformation initiatives by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation, digital twins, cloud technologies, and intelligent supply chain platforms into executive governance and decision-making.
LO5. Develop Strategic Financial Risk and Investment Plans
Evaluate financial exposures, capital investments, strategic sourcing decisions, and enterprise resilience initiatives that strengthen long-term organizational value.
LO6. Govern Sustainability, ESG & Regulatory Compliance
Lead sustainability, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), ethical sourcing, regulatory compliance, and responsible procurement initiatives across global supply chains.
LO7. Establish Executive Risk Intelligence Systems
Develop enterprise performance management systems utilizing KPIs, KRIs, executive dashboards, predictive analytics, and business intelligence to support executive governance.
LO8. Lead Organizational Transformation
Direct organizational transformation initiatives through executive leadership, innovation, stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and enterprise change management.
LO9. Evaluate Emerging Technologies
Assess emerging technologies, digital innovation, geopolitical developments, sustainability trends, cybersecurity advancements, and future risks influencing enterprise supply chain competitiveness.
LO10. Provide Executive Leadership
Demonstrate executive leadership by integrating governance, innovation, resilience, sustainability, strategic decision-making, and enterprise risk management to achieve long-term organizational success.
AC-ESCRE® Virtual/Online Instructor-led 4-day Training
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Gleb Mikulich – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer | Supply Chain Strategist | Digital Transformation Leader
Gleb Mikulich is a seasoned professional with over a decade of expertise in supply chain, procurement, logistics, and digital transformation. He has collaborated with globally recognized organizations, including Accenture, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Pfizer, CNH Industrial, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering impactful solutions across diverse industries.
- Industry-leading experience in Global Supply Chain Operations – Gleb has collaborated with top-tier industry leaders such as Accenture, Procter & Gamble, Pfizer, CNH, and Mediterranean Shipping Company, delivering measurable results in supply chain integration, procurement modernization, and performance optimization.
- Certified Supply Chain & Project Management Expert – Gleb holds industry-recognized credentials, including SCPro Certified (Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals), and additional certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, PMP, and PMI-ACP, showcasing his multidisciplinary expertise in process improvement, agile project leadership, and operational efficiency.
- Advanced Academic Credentials in Strategy & Digital Technologies – Gleb earned an MBA from IE Business School, with a concentration in strategy, operations, and digital technologies, and pursued advanced supply chain management training through MITx, equipping him with cutting-edge insights into global logistics, data-driven decision-making, and tech-enabled supply chains.
- Recognized Leader & Emerging Talent in the Field – Gleb is the recipient of the Young Professionals Emerging Leader Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), and a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a recognition of academic excellence and leadership in business education.
Dr. Jason Matyus – Advisory Board Executive Director, Training, Course Development, and Examination
Dr. Matyus is the Advisory Board Director for Course Development, Training, and Examination. Dr. Jason Matyus’s career spans many disciplines. Dr. Matyus started as a public school teacher. After leaving teaching he worked for 20 years as a business professional working for two Fortune 500 Companies. Within those 20 years, he had varying roles that touched Project Management, logistics and Supply Chain, Procurement, Corporate Trainer, and Leadership. After receiving his MBA in Leadership and Doctorate in Business Management, he spent the last 5 years in higher education. In addition to his work in business, he is also on the Board of Directors for Cornerstone Care and the Carmichaels Area School District Board of Education and currently serves on the Farmville Urban Development Board.
Séverine Boulard – AAPSCM® Executive Trainer
Séverine Boulard is an international HR consultant, trainer, and founder of HR Graff Consulting GmbH, Switzerland. With over 20 years of experience in global HR leadership roles across banking, finance, consulting, fintech, and high-growth international environments, she specializes in HR transformation, compliance, talent strategy, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness. She has led HR functions across multiple jurisdictions and is recognised for combining strategic expertise with practical, business-focused execution. Séverine delivers engaging training programs designed to translate complex HR topics into real-world leadership capability. She holds a European Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management and completed executive studies in HR Transformation through Cornell University. She trains in English, French, German, and Russian.
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