The Ontario Institute of PMAC, along with its National and Provincial partners, constitute the leading professional association in Canada for supply chain management (SCM) professionals. OIPMAC awards a professional designation in supply chain management under the authorization of provincial legislation, and is responsible for standards-setting, accreditation and the continuing professional development of its members. The Institute supports a growing global SCM community of more than 20,000 active members and program participants, delivering supply chain management training and professional development programs to advance SCM careers and enhance the competitiveness of organizations in the global marketplace.
Our programs, taught by leading North American academics and professional trainers, are designed to enhance the professional competence and strategic perspective of practitioners at all levels of career progression, from entry-, to
mid-, to senior/executive levels of functional responsibility.
As a full service professional association, OIPMAC delivers the most extensive range of SCM and SCM-related leadership and skills development programs and educational offerings available, including the Strategic Supply Chain Management Leadership Program (SSCMLP) leading to the Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (Certified SCMP) designation. Accredited professionals earn the right to use the much sought after Certified SCMP designation and must maintain active membership status throughout their career. This internationally-recognized credential enjoys wide market acceptance with Certified SCMP holders consistently enjoying a 25-30 per cent higher income potential than practitioners without the designation, as well as being entrusted with the highest decision rights and budgetary control.
As a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, OIPMAC encourages volunteer participation at all levels of the Association. Volunteers on the national and provincial boards are actively engaged in the leadership and governance of PMAC and OIPMAC, while members and program participants, through their involvement on program planning councils ensure the delivery of the programs and services they need.
Scope
OIPMAC provides/promotes supply chain leadership through strategic initiatives aimed at:
- Enhancing the field of practice and elevating the scope of the profession of supply chain management
- Developing the body of knowledge in supply chain management
- Establishing and promoting standards of practice and education in SCM
- Promoting the strategic value proposition of SCM to enterprise and economic success
- Enabling supply chain practitioners enhance professional knowledge, skills and competencies through continuous education and lifelong learning
- Building global alliances and strategic relationships across governments, enterprises, professional bodies and academia with a view to advancing SCM
- Building and fostering the global professional SCM community