Logistics Professional Associations & Organizations

List of Logistics Professional Associations & Organizations

The following List of Logistics Professional Associations & Organizations features a compilation of membership-based organizations for logistics professionals.

Joining professional associations is a great way to pursue professional development and connect with like-minded logistics professionals. It also enhances your credentials on your Resume and LinkedIn profile.

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I recommend using this list as a starting point to identify organizations you’re interested in joining, then researching membership costs, eligibility, and how each aligns with your career goals.

Here’s the List:

• American Association of Procurement, Supply-Chain, and Tourism Management (AAPSCM) is a professional association for procurement, supply chain, and tourism management professionals.
• American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing roadway safety.
• Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) is the premier membership group for healthcare supply chain professionals.
• Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing supply chain excellence.
• Council of Logistics Engineering Professionals (CLEP) is dedicated to advancing the logistics engineering profession through education, mentoring and outreach.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) provides educational, career development, and networking to the supply chain management profession.
• Fleet Management Association (NAFA) is a membership organization for professionals who manage fleets of sedans, law enforcement vehicles, trucks, buses, off-road, and military equipment.
• Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) is a professional organization for forecasting, demand planning, and supply chain professionals.
• International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) is dedicated to being the resource for warehouse logistics providers, suppliers and 3PL customers.
• International Society of Logistics (SOLE) is composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.
• Institute for Supply Management (ISM) provides opportunities for the promotion of the supply management profession.
• National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) is the premier Association for procurement and supply chain professionals in higher education.
• National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is a membership-based, professional society for contract management, acquisition, and procurement professionals.
• National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) advances the interests of customs brokers, freight forwarders, and related logistics service providers.
• Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is a membership-based organization dedicated to representing the interests of professional truck drivers.
• Rail Passengers Association (RPA) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advocating for and improving passenger rail service in the United States.
• The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) is a membership-based professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of public procurement and supply management.
• Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) provides knowledge, connections, recognition, and solutions to marketing and sales professionals in transportation and logistics.

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