Industry Partnerships
Columbus State Community College actively partners with employers and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) to ensure our courses meet the training needs of today’s workforce.
Our Partnership with CSCMP
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is passionate about developing the careers of all supply chain management professionals – those already working in the field, those who would like to be, and the next generation of supply chain leaders: our students. That’s why CSCMP is excited to partner with Columbus State Community College and members of the consortium to create this vital career program. Increasing opportunities for supply chain management training is a win-win for everyone.
Workforce Training & Certification
With SCPro™ Fundamentals Certification, both incumbent workers and individuals seeking employment gain the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers in supply chain management. Columbus State has formal training partnerships with a variety of central Ohio companies and community organizations including: Honda Logistics, Boar’s Head Brand, Abercrombie, FST Logistics, ODW Logistics, the Columbus Urban League and Alvis.
Partner Testimonials
Honda Logistics
“Companies throughout the nation are focusing on increasing access to middle-skilled
jobs, like logistics. We at Honda Logistics are doing this by strengthening and expanding
successful training programs and aligning them with the required needs and industry
standards. In collaboration with the CSCC and the SCPro Fundamentals training program,
we have prepared our Associates for this rapidly growing and highly diverse field,
as well as, helped our region realize its global supply chain vision. Nationally,
over 200 of our workers have been trained and certified through this program, and
that includes nearly 170 associates right here in Ohio.”
-Kim Miller, Training & Development Assistant Manager
FST Logistics
“The SCPro Fundamentals training program has been a great learning tool for me. The
knowledge I am gaining has helped me to engage in more productive interactions with
customers, as well as within the different departments in my own company, on a day
to day basis.”
– Annie Posgai, Customer Service Representative
"The SCPro Fundamentals training program has helped me expand my knowledge and understanding
of SCM. I'm leveraging what I learned to not only be a more valuable member to my
organization, but a better member to the SCM discipline."
– Brad Wright, Business Development Manager
Boar’s Head Brand
“The SCPro Fundamentals training program at Columbus State is the most useful tool
I have found to develop individuals within the Transportation Department. SCPro Fundamentals
has solved my annual review dilemma of finding an appropriate development path for
associates. The staff at Columbus State has been very helpful and responsive to our
needs. This training is a win.”
– Jim Dykstra, Logistics Manager