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Board Of Directors<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0 Contact Us<\/a>\u00a0 | \u00a0Join Our Mailing List<\/a> \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ASCM is the leading professional association for supply chain and operations management and the premier provider of research, education and certification programs that elevate end-to-end supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience.<\/em><\/p>\n

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ASCM brings new dimension to your career through its many educational programs, including its industry-essential certifications. \u00a0ASCM is built around the theory that your career is not a fixed entity, but a living, growing process that needs to be fed with new skills, nurtured with challenge, and enhanced with learning. <\/em><\/p>\n

The MidCarolina ASCM chapter serves the Columbia SC and surrounding communities and offers education and certification programs. \u00a0We hold classes on the University of South Carolina campus. \u00a0Classes meet on the weekends to accommodate busy professionals. \u00a0The MidCarolina Chapter offers APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) and APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) designations set to the industry standard.\u00a0 See our education page for more information.<\/p>\n

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