American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)®

Certification Overview

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)®) is AAPSCM®’s premier management-level certification designed for professionals responsible for leading enterprise supply chain risk management initiatives across procurement, sourcing, logistics, operations, manufacturing, transportation, supplier management, cybersecurity, sustainability, and organizational resilience.

Today’s supply chains are increasingly exposed to geopolitical instability, cyber threats, supplier failures, climate disruptions, financial volatility, regulatory changes, and rapidly evolving technologies. Organizations therefore require managers who can anticipate disruptions, strengthen resilience, improve governance, and align supply chain risk management with enterprise strategy.

The AC-SCRM® develops practical leadership competencies in:

Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management Procurement Risk Management Supplier Governance Third-Party Risk Management Business Continuity Management Disaster Recovery Planning Organizational Resilience Enterprise Governance Cyber Supply Chain Security ESG and Sustainable Supply Chains Artificial Intelligence (AI) Predictive Risk Analytics Executive Decision Support

The certification combines internationally recognized frameworks, executive best practices, and real-world applications to prepare professionals to lead resilient, intelligent, secure, and sustainable supply chains.

Why Earn the AC-SCRM®?

Supply chain disruptions have become one of the most significant strategic risks facing organizations worldwide. Senior managers who can anticipate, manage, and mitigate these risks are among the most sought-after professionals across every major industry.

The AC-SCRM® enables professionals to:

Develop enterprise-wide risk management capabilities.
Strengthen procurement governance.
Improve supplier resilience.
Enhance business continuity.
Reduce operational disruptions.
Improve executive decision-making.
Integrate Artificial Intelligence into enterprise risk management.
Build resilient global supply chains.
Improve ESG performance.
Lead digital supply chain transformation.
Advance into senior management and executive leadership positions.
Increase professional credibility and international recognition.

The AC-PMLE® is ideal for executives seeking to strengthen strategic leadership capabilities while enhancing their international professional credibility and advancing their executive careers.

Course Description

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® is an advanced management-level professional certification designed for managers, senior professionals, and organizational leaders responsible for developing, implementing, governing, and continuously improving enterprise-wide supply chain risk management programs.

Participants develop executive competencies in:

Enterprise Risk Governance
Strategic Procurement
Supplier Resilience
Third-Party Risk Management
Operational Risk Leadership
Logistics Risk Management
Business Continuity
Disaster Recovery
Organizational Resilience
Cybersecurity
Sustainability
ESG
Artificial Intelligence
Predictive Analytics
Executive Leadership

The curriculum integrates internationally recognized enterprise risk management frameworks with practical applications across manufacturing, healthcare, government, defense, aviation, maritime, financial services, retail, energy, technology, construction, pharmaceuticals, and multinational organizations.

Certification Objectives

Upon successful completion of the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® certification, participants will be able to:

1. Design and implement enterprise-wide supply chain risk management strategies that align with organizational goals, governance frameworks, and long-term business objectives.
2. Establish enterprise governance structures, risk management policies, and organizational controls that strengthen resilience, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
3. Lead strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier governance, and third-party risk management initiatives that enhance supplier performance, supply continuity, and organizational value.
4. Develop comprehensive business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, and organizational resilience programs that minimize operational disruptions and accelerate recovery.
5. Evaluate and manage operational, logistics, transportation, financial, cybersecurity, geopolitical, regulatory, and emerging risks across global supply chain networks.
6. Integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation, digital technologies, and business intelligence into enterprise supply chain risk management and executive decision-making.
7. Design executive dashboards utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), predictive analytics, and performance intelligence to monitor enterprise risk and organizational resilience.
8. Strengthen Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability, ethical sourcing, compliance, and corporate governance practices across procurement and supply chain operations.
9. Lead cross-functional organizational resilience, risk governance, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve enterprise performance.
10. Provide executive-level strategic recommendations that enhance enterprise resilience, strengthen supply chain performance, support informed decision-making, and create sustainable competitive advantage.

Target Audience

The AC-SCRM® is designed for experienced managers and senior professionals including:

Supply Chain Managers Procurement Managers Strategic Sourcing Managers Supplier Relationship Managers Supply Chain Risk Managers Enterprise Risk Managers Operations Managers Logistics Managers Transportation Managers Warehouse Managers Inventory Managers Manufacturing Managers Business Continuity Managers Disaster Recovery Managers Operational Resilience Managers Vendor Managers Contract Managers Compliance Managers Internal Auditors ESG Managers Sustainability Managers Government Procurement Managers Defense Logistics Managers Healthcare Supply Chain Managers Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Managers Aviation Supply Chain Managers Oil & Gas Supply Chain Managers Consultants Directors Senior Managers Future Executives

Certification Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)®, graduates will be able to:

LO1. Design Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management Programs

Design enterprise-wide supply chain risk management strategies, governance structures, operating models, and organizational frameworks that align with business objectives, enterprise risk management (ERM), and organizational resilience.

LO2. Develop Integrated Enterprise Risk Frameworks

Develop integrated procurement, supplier, logistics, operational, cybersecurity, financial, regulatory, sustainability, and compliance risk management frameworks that support enterprise governance and strategic decision-making.

LO3. Conduct Enterprise Risk Assessments

Conduct comprehensive enterprise supply chain risk assessments using qualitative and quantitative methodologies, scenario analysis, risk modeling, predictive analytics, and vulnerability assessments to identify and prioritize organizational risks.

LO4. Develop Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience Programs

Design integrated contingency planning, crisis management, disaster recovery, business continuity, and organizational resilience programs that improve operational readiness and minimize business disruptions.

LO5. Lead Supplier Governance and Third-Party Risk Management

Establish supplier governance frameworks, supplier performance management systems, third-party risk programs, contract risk controls, and collaborative supplier resilience initiatives that strengthen supply chain reliability.

LO6. Apply Artificial Intelligence and Digital Risk Intelligence

Implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, automation, machine learning, digital twins, business intelligence, and emerging digital technologies to improve enterprise risk visibility, monitoring, forecasting, and executive decision-making.

LO7. Evaluate Sustainability, ESG, and Global Supply Chain Risks

Assess Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainability, geopolitical, climate-related, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and global trade risks that affect enterprise supply chain performance and long-term resilience.

LO8. Develop Executive Performance Dashboards

Design executive dashboards using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), predictive analytics, maturity assessments, business intelligence, and executive reporting frameworks to support strategic governance and performance management.

LO9. Lead Organizational Transformation and Enterprise Resilience

Lead cross-functional organizational change, stakeholder engagement, digital transformation, governance improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen enterprise resilience and operational excellence.

LO10. Provide Strategic Executive Leadership

Develop strategic recommendations that enable executive leadership to strengthen enterprise resilience, improve organizational performance, optimize supply chain operations, manage emerging risks, and achieve sustainable competitive advantage.

Testing Outcomes (Skills & Competencies Assessed)

Successful candidates earning the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® credential will demonstrate advanced competency in the following professional domains:

TO1. Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management

Develop, implement, and continuously improve enterprise-wide supply chain risk management frameworks, governance structures, operating models, and resilience strategies.

TO2. Enterprise Risk Governance

Establish governance structures, risk policies, internal controls, executive oversight mechanisms, and organizational accountability that support enterprise resilience and regulatory compliance.

TO3. Strategic Procurement and Supplier Risk Management

Lead procurement governance, strategic sourcing, supplier qualification, supplier performance management, contract risk management, and supplier resilience initiatives that support sustainable organizational performance.

TO4. Third-Party Risk Management

Assess and manage third-party, vendor, outsourcing, contractor, and strategic partnership risks through comprehensive governance, due diligence, monitoring, and performance evaluation programs.

TO5. Operational and Logistics Risk Leadership

Evaluate operational, logistics, transportation, inventory, warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, and supply continuity risks while implementing strategies that strengthen operational resilience.

TO6. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management

Develop business continuity management (BCM), disaster recovery (DR), crisis management, emergency preparedness, and organizational recovery programs that ensure continuity of critical business operations.

TO7. Financial, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory Risk Management

Assess financial exposure, cybersecurity threats, information security risks, regulatory compliance requirements, and enterprise controls affecting global supply chain operations.

TO8. Digital Risk Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

Apply Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, machine learning, automation, business intelligence, digital twins, and intelligent monitoring systems to improve enterprise risk identification, forecasting, and executive decision support.

TO9. ESG, Sustainability, and Organizational Resilience

Integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), sustainable procurement, ethical sourcing, organizational resilience, climate-risk management, and responsible business practices into enterprise supply chain strategy

TO10. Executive Leadership and Strategic Decision-Making

Provide executive leadership by integrating enterprise risk intelligence, governance, organizational resilience, strategic planning, performance measurement, change management, and continuous improvement to support informed decision-making and long-term organizational success.

Entry Requirements

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® is an advanced management-level certification designed for experienced professionals responsible for leading enterprise supply chain risk management, procurement governance, supplier resilience, business continuity, organizational resilience, and strategic operational performance.

Applicants should satisfy one (1) of the following eligibility requirements:

Option 1

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution and possess a minimum of three (3) years of progressive management or leadership experience in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, transportation, manufacturing, enterprise risk management, operations, strategic sourcing, supplier management, business continuity, or a closely related discipline.

Option 2

Hold a Master’s Degree (or international equivalent) from an accredited institution and possess a minimum of two (2) years of management or leadership experience in procurement, supply chain management, enterprise risk management, logistics, manufacturing, operations, organizational resilience, business continuity, or a related field.

Option 3

Hold the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Management Professional (AC-SCRMP)® credential awarded by the American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain & Tourism Management (AAPSCM®), demonstrating advanced professional competency in enterprise supply chain risk management and readiness for management-level leadership responsibilities.

Option 4

Possess a minimum of five (5) years of progressive professional experience with increasing management or supervisory responsibility in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, logistics, transportation, warehousing, manufacturing, enterprise risk management, operations, supplier relationship management, business continuity, healthcare, government, defense, energy, retail, financial services, or another closely related discipline, regardless of academic qualifications.

Professional Experience Recognition

Applicants whose qualifications differ from the above criteria may be considered through the AAPSCM® Professional Experience Recognition Pathway, subject to review and approval by the Certification Board. This pathway recognizes substantial professional accomplishments, executive leadership experience, and demonstrated competency in procurement, supply chain management, enterprise risk management, logistics, operational resilience, and related management disciplines

Recommended Professional Background

While not mandatory, the AC-SCRM® is particularly well suited for professionals currently serving in or preparing for management and leadership roles such as:

Supply Chain Manager Procurement Manager Strategic Sourcing Manager Enterprise Risk Manager Supplier Relationship Manager Supplier Risk Manager Logistics Manager Transportation Manager Operations Manager Business Continuity Manager Operational Resilience Manager Compliance Manager Manufacturing Manager Government Procurement Manager Healthcare Supply Chain Manager Project Manager Director of Supply Chain Director of Procurement Director of Enterprise Risk Senior Operations Manager Executives responsible for supply chain governance, organizational resilience, and enterprise risk management.

Employment Outlook

The demand for professionals with expertise in enterprise supply chain risk management, procurement governance, organizational resilience, cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and digital transformation continues to grow as organizations navigate increasingly complex and interconnected global supply chains.

Geopolitical instability, climate-related disruptions, cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, supplier vulnerabilities, and rapid technological advancements have elevated supply chain risk management from an operational function to a strategic executive priority. Organizations across both the public and private sectors are actively investing in professionals who can anticipate disruptions, strengthen resilience, ensure business continuity, and support enterprise-wide decision-making.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):

Employment of Logisticians is projected to grow 17% between 2024 and 2034, significantly faster than the average for all occupations.
Approximately 26,400 job openings for logisticians are projected each year, driven by industry growth and workforce replacement needs.
The median annual salary for logisticians is approximately $80,880, while experienced managers, directors, and executives in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, enterprise risk management, and operations frequently earn $120,000–$220,000+, depending on industry, geographic location, organizational size, experience, and leadership responsibilities.

Beyond traditional logistics roles, demand continues to increase for professionals capable of leading enterprise resilience, strategic sourcing, supplier governance, business continuity, operational risk management, and digital supply chain transformation. Organizations are increasingly seeking leaders who can integrate AI, predictive analytics, cybersecurity, ESG, and enterprise risk management into supply chain strategy to improve operational performance and long-term competitiveness.

Industries with Strong Employment Demand

Graduates of the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® are well positioned for career opportunities across a broad range of industries, including:

Manufacturing and Industrial Operations Healthcare and Life Sciences Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Organizations Government and Public Sector Defense and Aerospace Transportation and Logistics Retail and E-Commerce Energy, Oil & Gas, and Utilities Financial Services and Banking Technology and Telecommunications Construction and Infrastructure Food and Beverage Consumer Goods Maritime and Port Operations Aviation and Airline Operations Consulting and Professional Services Nonprofit and International Development Organizations

Career Outlook

As organizations continue to strengthen supply chain resilience and invest in enterprise risk management capabilities, professionals holding the AC-SCRM® credential are well positioned to pursue advancement into management and executive leadership roles responsible for procurement governance, supplier risk management, logistics, enterprise resilience, operational continuity, and strategic supply chain transformation.

The AC-SCRM® certification equips professionals with globally relevant competencies that support career growth, executive leadership development, and long-term success in an increasingly dynamic and risk-driven global business environment.

Professional Experience Recognition

Graduates may pursue leadership positions including:

Supply Chain Risk Manager Enterprise Risk Manager Procurement Manager Director of Procurement Director of Supply Chain Director of Enterprise Risk Supplier Risk Manager Third-Party Risk Manager Strategic Sourcing Manager Business Continuity Manager Operational Resilience Manager Logistics Manager Transportation Manager Operations Manager Compliance Manager Risk Intelligence Manager Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO) Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Vice President, Supply Chain Executive Director, Enterprise Risk

Industry Applications

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® prepares professionals to establish, manage, and continuously improve enterprise-wide supply chain risk management programs across diverse industries. The certification equips managers with the strategic competencies needed to strengthen organizational resilience, enhance governance, optimize supplier performance, improve operational continuity, and support executive decision-making in increasingly complex global supply chains.

11.1 Manufacturing and Industrial Operations

Lead enterprise risk management initiatives supporting production continuity, supplier diversification, inventory optimization, quality management, operational resilience, capacity planning, and manufacturing performance.

11.2 Strategic Procurement and Sourcing

Develop strategic procurement governance frameworks, supplier qualification processes, sourcing strategies, contract risk management programs, category management initiatives, and ethical procurement practices.

11.3 Supplier and Third-Party Risk Management

Design enterprise supplier governance programs that evaluate supplier financial stability, operational capability, cybersecurity maturity, ESG performance, compliance, geopolitical exposure, and overall business resilience.

11.4 Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution

Strengthen transportation networks, warehousing operations, inventory management, customs compliance, freight forwarding, multimodal logistics, distribution systems, and last-mile delivery through proactive risk management

11.5 Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience

Develop business continuity strategies, disaster recovery programs, crisis management frameworks, resilience roadmaps, emergency preparedness plans, and organizational recovery capabilities.

11.6 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Supply Chains

Manage risks associated with pharmaceuticals, vaccines, medical devices, laboratory supplies, cold-chain logistics, regulatory compliance, patient safety, emergency sourcing, and healthcare supply continuity.

11.7 Government, Defense, and Public Procurement

Support secure procurement operations, national supply resilience, defense logistics, emergency preparedness, public procurement governance, strategic reserves, and critical infrastructure protection.

11.8 Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, and Utilities

Lead supply chain risk programs supporting capital projects, contractor management, equipment reliability, operational continuity, environmental compliance, and infrastructure resilience.

11.9 Financial Services and Enterprise Governance

Integrate procurement, supplier, operational, compliance, financial, cyber, and strategic risks into enterprise governance frameworks that support executive decision-making and organizational performance.

11.10 Retail, Consumer Goods, and E-Commerce

Strengthen sourcing resilience, inventory optimization, omnichannel fulfillment, supplier performance, demand planning, customer service continuity, and global distribution networks.

11.11 Sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Supply Chains

Develop sustainable procurement programs incorporating ethical sourcing, supplier sustainability assessments, climate-risk management, ESG reporting, responsible business practices, and circular economy initiatives.

11.12 Digital Supply Chains and Artificial Intelligence

Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning, predictive analytics, digital twins, blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), automation, and business intelligence to improve enterprise visibility, forecasting, resilience, and strategic decision-making.

Knowledge Domains

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® Body of Knowledge (BoK) consists of ten integrated knowledge domains that collectively develop executive-level competency in enterprise risk management, procurement governance, operational resilience, business continuity, digital transformation, and organizational leadership.

12.1 Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management

Enterprise risk frameworks
Risk governance
Risk appetite and tolerance
Risk culture
Organizational resilience
Enterprise operating models
Strategic risk planning
Integrated risk management

12.2 Procurement, Supplier, and Third-Party Risk Management

Strategic sourcing
Procurement governance
Supplier qualification
Supplier segmentation
Contract risk
Vendor governance
Supplier performance
Third-party oversight

12.3 Logistics, Transportation, and Operational Risk

Transportation risk
Inventory risk
Warehouse operations
Distribution networks
Customs compliance
Trade disruption
Operational continuity
Capacity planning

12.4 Business Continuity and Organizational Resilience

Business Continuity Management (BCM)
Disaster Recovery (DR)
Crisis management
Emergency preparedness
Organizational resilience
Recovery planning
Resilience maturity
Operational recovery

12.5 Enterprise Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control

Corporate governance
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Compliance management
Internal controls
Ethics
Audit
Risk reporting
Executive governance

12.6 Digital Risk Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Predictive analytics
Machine learning
Business intelligence
Digital twins
Automation
Executive dashboards
Intelligent decision support

12.7 Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Security

Supply chain cybersecurity
Information security
Operational technology security
Cyber resilience
Third-party cyber risk
Cloud security
Data governance
Digital trust

12.8 Sustainability, ESG, and Responsible Supply Chains

Sustainable procurement
ESG frameworks
Responsible sourcing
Climate risk
Circular economy
Supplier sustainability
Human rights due diligence
ESG reporting

12.9 Risk Performance Measurement

KPIs
KRIs
Executive dashboards
Maturity assessments
Benchmarking
Performance analytics
Risk reporting
Continuous improvement

12.10 Strategic Leadership and Organizational Transformation

Executive leadership
Change management
Strategic planning
Stakeholder engagement
Innovation management
Digital transformation
Enterprise decision-making
Organizational excellence

Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)®

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® Body of Knowledge (BoK) consists of ten integrated knowledge domains that collectively develop executive-level competency in enterprise risk management, procurement governance, operational resilience, business continuity, digital transformation, and organizational leadership.

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® curriculum consists of eight (8) modules, each containing three (3) integrated submodules. Each submodule focuses on the core competencies required for strategic supply chain risk management, enterprise resilience, governance, and executive leadership.

Module 1 — Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management Foundations

1.1 Enterprise Risk Management Fundamentals

Topics

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM)
Risk appetite and tolerance
Risk culture
Enterprise resilience
Risk management lifecycle

1.2 Global Supply Chain Risk Landscape

Topics

Geopolitical risks
Economic and market risks
Climate and environmental risks
Global disruptions
Emerging risks
Scenario planning

1.3 Supply Chain Risk Governance

Topics

Governance frameworks
Risk policies
Organizational accountability
Risk committees
Internal controls
Executive reporting

Module 2 — Strategic Procurement & Supplier Risk Management

2.1 Strategic Procurement Risk

Topics

Strategic sourcing
Procurement governance
Category management
Contract risk
Procurement compliance
Procurement performance

2.2 Supplier Risk Assessment

Topics

Supplier qualification
Financial assessment
Operational capability
ESG evaluation
Cybersecurity assessment
Supplier performance

2.3 Third-Party Risk Management

Topics

Vendor governance
Third-party due diligence
Contract management
Supplier monitoring
Corrective actions
Relationship management

Module 3 — Operational Risk & Business Continuity

3.1 Logistics & Operational Risk

Topics

Transportation risk
Inventory risk
Warehousing
Distribution
Customs compliance
Operational continuity

3.2 Business Continuity Management

Topics

Business continuity planning
Disaster recovery
Crisis management
Business impact analysis
Recovery planning
Continuity testing

3.3 Organizational Resilience

Topics

Operational resilience
Supply continuity
Capacity planning
Risk mitigation
Organizational agility
Continuous improvement

Module 4 — Enterprise Governance & Risk Intelligence

4.1 Governance & Compliance

Topics

Corporate governance
Regulatory compliance
Ethical procurement
Internal controls
Enterprise accountability
Compliance management

4.2 Enterprise Risk Assessment

Topics

Risk identification
Risk analysis
Risk evaluation
Risk registers
Risk prioritization
Risk treatment

4.3 Risk Reporting & Performance

Topics

KPIs
KRIs
Executive dashboards
Risk reporting
Performance monitoring
Continuous improvement

Module 5 — Digital Risk Intelligence & Artificial Intelligence

5.1 Supply Chain Analytics

Topics

Business intelligence
Data governance
Data visualization
Executive dashboards
Performance analytics
Decision support

5.2 Artificial Intelligence & Predictive Analytics

Topics

Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Machine learning
Predictive analytics
Generative AI
Intelligent forecasting
AI governance

5.3 Digital Supply Chain Technologies

Topics

Digital transformation
Digital twins
Blockchain
Internet of Things (IoT)
Automation
Cloud technologies

Module 6 — Cybersecurity & Supply Chain Security

6.1 Cybersecurity Governance

Topics

Cybersecurity governance
Information security
Cyber risk management
Cyber resilience
Security frameworks
Third-party cyber risk

6.2 Supply Chain Security

Topics

Physical security
Cargo security
Facility protection
Critical infrastructure
Security technologies
Supply chain resilience

6.3 Incident Response & Recovery

Topics

Incident response
Data breach management
Digital forensics
Disaster recovery
Crisis communication
Recovery management

Module 7 — Sustainability, ESG & Organizational Resilience

7.1 Sustainable Procurement

Topics

Sustainable procurement
Responsible sourcing
Green procurement
Circular economy
Supplier sustainability
Human rights due diligence

7.2 ESG Risk Management

Topics

ESG frameworks
Climate risk
Carbon management
Sustainability reporting
ESG performance
Corporate governance

7.3 Enterprise Resilience

Topics

Organizational resilience
Strategic resilience
Crisis leadership
Innovation management
Change management
Future readiness

Module 8 — Executive Leadership & Future Supply Chains

8.1 Strategic Leadership

Topics

Executive leadership
Strategic decision-making
Enterprise governance
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership ethics
Board reporting

8.2 Organizational Transformation

Topics

Strategic planning
Organizational transformation
Digital leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Performance excellence
Competitive advantage

8.3 Future Supply Chain Management

Topics

Supply Chain 5.0
Autonomous supply chains
Hyperautomation
AI-driven decision intelligence
Emerging technologies
Future global risks

Assessment Options

To demonstrate competency and qualify for the American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® credential, candidates may complete one (1) of the following assessment options.

Option 1: Enterprise Capstone Project (Recommended for Virtual Instructor-led training)

The Capstone Project is the recommended assessment option, as it enables candidates to demonstrate the practical application of supply chain risk management concepts while developing a professional portfolio artifact to present to employers, clients, and organizational leadership.

Candidates will prepare a comprehensive Enterprise Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy and Organizational Resilience Plan for an existing organization or a realistic business scenario. The project should demonstrate the candidate’s ability to integrate strategic planning, enterprise risk management, procurement governance, supplier resilience, business continuity, cybersecurity, sustainability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and executive decision-making.

Recommended Project Components

Executive Summary
Organizational Profile
Enterprise Risk Register
Supply Chain Mapping
Critical Supplier Assessment
Third-Party Risk Evaluation
Procurement Risk Management Strategy
Logistics and Operational Risk Assessment
Business Continuity Plan
Disaster Recovery Strategy
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
ESG and Sustainability Assessment
AI-Enabled Risk Monitoring Framework
Executive KPI and KRI Dashboard
Enterprise Risk Governance Structure
Implementation Roadmap
Financial and Operational Impact Analysis
Executive Recommendations
Continuous Improvement Framework

Submission Requirements

Individual project
Professional report format
Demonstrates application of concepts from all certification modules
Due within 30 days following completion of the training program

Option 2: Online Certification Examination

Candidates who prefer a knowledge-based assessment may complete the online certification examination.

Examination Format

100 Multiple-Choice Questions
90-Minute Duration
Online, secure, proctored examination
Covers all modules within the AC-SCRM® Body of Knowledge
Minimum Passing Score: 70%
One retake permitted after three (3) months if the minimum passing score is not achieved

The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and ability to apply enterprise supply chain risk management principles, procurement governance, supplier risk management, operational resilience, cybersecurity, sustainability, Artificial Intelligence (AI), business continuity, and executive leadership concepts in real-world organizational scenarios

Professional Skills Developed

The certification introduces executives to emerging technologies transforming global maritime logistics and intelligent port ecosystems.

Upon completion, participants will possess advanced competencies in:

Enterprise Risk Leadership
Strategic Procurement Governance
Supply Chain Resilience
Supplier Risk Management
Business Continuity Management
Crisis Leadership
Executive Decision Support
Organizational Governance
Digital Risk Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence for Risk Management
Predictive Analytics
Cybersecurity Governance
ESG Leadership
Organizational Transformation
Executive Communication
Performance Measurement
Strategic Planning
Cross-Functional Leadership
Change Management
Executive Supply Chain Management

Delivery Options

The AC-SCRM® certification is offered through flexible learning pathways to accommodate working professionals, managers, executives, and organizations worldwide.

Option 1: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)

Participants attend live online sessions delivered by experienced subject matter experts

Program Features

Four (4) days
Two (2) instructional hours per day
Interactive discussions
Practical case studies
Executive coaching
Live Q&A sessions
Group learning activities
Capstone Project (recommended)
Examination preparation

Option 2: Self-Paced Professional Learning

Designed for professionals requiring flexible scheduling.

Participants receive access to:

Comprehensive study guide
Presentation slides
IMO Net-Zero Emissions Framework
Practical exercises
Case studies
Examination preparation materials
Online certification examination

Self-paced participants may study according to their own schedules while maintaining access to the complete Body of Knowledge.

Certification Examination

Candidates may earn the credential by successfully completing either the recommended Capstone Project or the online certification examination.

Examination Format

100 Multiple-Choice Questions
90-Minute Duration
Online Secure Examination
Scenario-based and application-oriented questions
Covers all modules within the AC-SCRM® Body of Knowledge
Minimum Passing Score: 70%
One retake permitted after three (3) months if the minimum passing score is not achieved

The examination evaluates managerial competency, analytical thinking, governance knowledge, strategic decision-making, and the practical application of enterprise supply chain risk management principles.

Benefits to Individuals

The AC-SCRM® equips professionals with advanced management competencies that enhance career progression, leadership capability, and organizational impact.

Graduates will be able to:

Lead enterprise-wide supply chain risk management initiatives
Strengthen procurement governance and supplier resilience
Improve business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities
Enhance cybersecurity and digital risk management
Integrate Artificial Intelligence into enterprise decision-making
Support ESG and sustainability initiatives
Improve executive reporting using KPIs and KRIs
Lead organizational transformation and change
Increase professional credibility and international recognition
Qualify for senior management and executive leadership opportunities

Benefits to Organizations

Organizations sponsoring employees for the AC-SCRM® certification benefit from stronger governance, improved resilience, and enhanced operational performance.

Organizational benefits include:

Improved enterprise risk visibility
Stronger supplier governance
Reduced supply chain disruptions
Enhanced procurement effectiveness
Better regulatory compliance
Increased operational resilience
Improved cybersecurity preparedness
More effective business continuity planning
Data-driven executive decision-making
Stronger ESG and sustainability performance
Reduced financial and operational risk exposure
Greater competitive advantage

Career Pathway

The AC-SCRM® supports progression into increasingly senior leadership positions across procurement, supply chain management, logistics, enterprise risk management, and organizational resilience.Candidates may complete one of the following assessment options to satisfy the certification requirements.

Early Career Progression

Procurement Specialist
Supply Chain Analyst
Logistics Coordinator
Supplier Relationship Specialist
Operations Analyst

Professional Management

Procurement Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Supplier Risk Manager
Logistics Manager
Operations Manager
Business Continuity Manager
Enterprise Risk Manager

Senior Leadership

Director of Procurement
Director of Supply Chain
Director of Enterprise Risk
Director of Operational Resilience
Director of Business Continuity
Director of Strategic Sourcing

Executive Leadership

Vice President, Supply Chain
Vice President, Procurement
Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)
Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO)
Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
Chief Operations Officer (COO)
Executive Vice President, Operations

Why Choose AAPSCM®?

The American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain & Tourism Management (AAPSCM®) is committed to developing globally competent procurement, supply chain, logistics, and enterprise risk management professionals through internationally recognized competency-based certifications.

Professionals choose AAPSCM® because our certifications are:

Competency-based and industry-driven
Developed by experienced international subject matter experts
Built upon globally recognized standards and best practices
Focused on practical workplace application
Continuously updated to reflect emerging technologies
Integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, ESG, and digital transformation
Designed to strengthen executive leadership capability
Applicable across public and private sectors worldwide
Recognized by employers seeking high-performing supply chain leaders

AAPSCM® certifications validate not only technical knowledge but also the leadership competencies required to build resilient, intelligent, secure, and sustainable supply chains.

Enroll Today

Supply chain disruptions have become one of the most significant strategic risks facing organizations worldwide. The ability to anticipate disruptions, strengthen resilience, govern supplier networks, leverage Artificial Intelligence, and make informed executive decisions has become an essential leadership competency.

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® provides the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and executive leadership capabilities needed to manage enterprise risk, improve organizational resilience, strengthen procurement governance, and lead supply chain transformation initiatives.

Whether your goal is to advance into senior leadership, improve organizational performance, support digital transformation, or strengthen enterprise resilience, the AC-SCRM® offers a globally relevant pathway to professional excellence

Become a globally recognized Supply Chain Risk Manager and help build resilient, intelligent, secure, and future-ready supply chains.

Contact Information

American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain & Tourism Management (AAPSCM®)

Website :www.aapscm.org, www.aapscm.com,

Email : [email protected]

Professional Designation

Name, AC-SCRM®

“Developing Globally Competent Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Risk Management, and Enterprise Resilience Leaders.”

Industry Framework Alignment

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® is developed using internationally recognized principles, standards, frameworks, and best practices that support enterprise supply chain risk management, procurement governance, operational resilience, cybersecurity, sustainability, business continuity, and executive leadership. The Body of Knowledge (BoK) is designed to reflect globally accepted professional competencies and organizational practices across both public and private sectors.

Enterprise Risk Management

The certification aligns with globally recognized enterprise risk management frameworks, including:

ISO 31000 — Risk Management: Guidelines
COSO Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Framework
ISO Guide 73 — Risk Management Vocabulary
ISO 31010 — Risk Assessment Techniques

Supply Chain Security & Resilience

The program incorporates internationally recognized standards for supply chain security, resilience, and continuity, including:

ISO 28000 — Security and Resilience Management Systems for the Supply Chain
ISO 22301 — Business Continuity Management Systems
ISO 22316 — Organizational Resilience: Principles and Attributes
ISO 22320 — Emergency Management and Incident Response
ISO 22361 — Crisis Management Guidelines

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

The curriculum reflects internationally accepted procurement and supply chain practices, including:

AAPSCM’s Unified Procurement and Supply Chain Knowledge Standard (AUPSS®) Model
World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards
World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct

Quality Management & Operational Excellence

The certification supports quality, process improvement, and operational excellence through alignment with:

ISO 9001 — Quality Management Systems
ISO 9004 — Quality of an Organization
Lean Management Principles
Six Sigma Methodologies
Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)

Information Security & Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity components are aligned with internationally recognized frameworks, including:

ISO/IEC 27001 — Information Security Management Systems
ISO/IEC 27002 — Information Security Controls
NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0
NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF)

Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation

The digital risk intelligence and AI components reflect leading international guidance, including:

ISO/IEC 42001 — Artificial Intelligence Management Systems
ISO/IEC 23894 — Artificial Intelligence Risk Management
NIST AI Risk Management Framework
OECD AI Principles
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 Best Practices

Governance, Compliance & Ethics

The governance components are aligned with:

ISO 37301 — Compliance Management Systems
ISO 37000 — Governance of Organizations
ISO 37001 — Anti-Bribery Management Systems
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Internal Control Framework
Corporate Governance Best Practices

Sustainability & ESG

The sustainability components align with internationally recognized ESG and sustainability frameworks, including:

ISO 20400 — Sustainable Procurement
ISO 14001 — Environmental Management Systems
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards
International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB)
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Competency-Based Professional Certification

The AC-SCRM® certification is developed using internationally recognized competency-based certification principles emphasizing:

Job Task Analysis (JTA)
Role Delineation Studies
Competency-Based Learning Outcomes
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Psychometrically sound examination principles
Continuous review and updating of the Body of Knowledge

Global Recognition & Accreditation

The American Certified Supply Chain Risk Manager (AC-SCRM)® is awarded by the American Association of Procurement, Supply Chain & Tourism Management (AAPSCM®), a U.S.-based professional certification body dedicated to advancing excellence in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, enterprise risk management, and organizational resilience.

The certification has been developed using internationally recognized competency-based certification principles and globally accepted professional standards to support workforce development, executive leadership, and professional mobility across industries and geographic regions.

Certification Development Alignment

The AC-SCRM® Body of Knowledge has been developed in alignment with internationally recognized certification and credentialing best practices, including principles promoted by:

ISO/IEC 17024 — Conformity Assessment — General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons
ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) certification accreditation principles
National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation standards and credentialing best practices
Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) professional certification and psychometric guidelines
Competency-based certification development methodologies
Role Delineation Studies (RDS) and Job Task Analysis (JTA)
Outcome-based learning and assessment design
Fair, valid, reliable, and legally defensible examination development practices

International Professional Recognition

The AC-SCRM® certification is designed to support professionals working in organizations across:

Manufacturing
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Government and Public Sector
Defense and Aerospace
Energy, Oil & Gas, and Utilities
Transportation and Logistics
Retail and E-Commerce
Financial Services
Technology and Telecommunications
Construction and Infrastructure
Consulting and Professional Services
Nonprofit and International Organizations

The certification is applicable to professionals responsible for enterprise supply chain risk management, procurement governance, supplier relationship management, logistics, business continuity, operational resilience, cybersecurity, sustainability, and executive leadership.

Commitment to Quality

AAPSCM® is committed to continuously reviewing and enhancing its certification programs to ensure they remain relevant to evolving industry practices, emerging technologies, and global competencies. The AC-SCRM® is periodically updated through subject matter expert review, industry consultation, and ongoing analysis of international standards and best practices.

Important Notice : The AC-SCRM® certification is developed in alignment with internationally recognized standards and accreditation principles, including ISO/IEC 17024, ANAB, NCCA, and I.C.E. guidelines. References to these organizations and standards indicate that the certification is designed using their recognized principles.

Self-Paced Training, Exam Fees: Payment covers the exam only. Complimentary exam guide and practice questions will be provided to assist you.

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Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT): Enroll in a 4-day program with 2 hours of live instruction daily, led by industry experts, for $1,200.

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