NISCL and CIPS Sign MoU Toward a Strategic Alliance in the Canadian Procurement and Supply Chain Profession

Toronto, ON, October 10, 2024—The National Institute of Supply Chain Leadership (NISCL) in Canada and the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), the global institute for procurement and supply professionals, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form an exclusive collaborative partnership for Canada, which aims to enhance learning, align certification programs and create new pathways for global recognition for Canadian procurement and supply chain professionals.

The strategic alliance would see both organizations working together on joint initiatives to promote membership growth and professional development opportunities tailored to the evolving needs of supply chain professionals in Canada. In addition, the MoU envisions reciprocal membership benefits, offering NISCL and CIPS members access to expanded resources, industry insights and a wider professional network.

A key focus of this MoU is to align NISCL’s Certified Supply Chain Leader (NISCL-CSCL) designation with CIPS’ globally recognized standards of excellence in procurement and supply chain management and the MCIPS designation. Through this collaboration, NISCL-CSCL designation holders will have the opportunity to gain access to the prestigious MCIPS designation, elevating their credentials to a global level and opening doors for international recognition.

Al-Azhar Khalfan, President and CEO of NISCL, commented on the significance of this potential partnership: “This agreement is a significant step forward for NISCL. By partnering with CIPS, we are expanding the range of resources and opportunities available to our community of supply chain professionals, ensuring they have access to the highest professional development standards and industry insights to lead in their organizations.”

“Collaborating with NISCL opens new doors for us in the Canadian market. Together, we are committed to promoting excellence in procurement and supply chain management through education and professional development,” added Jonathan Morgan, Market Director for the UK, Europe and Americas at CIPS. 

This MoU underscores the shared commitment of NISCL and CIPS to advance the procurement and supply chain professions. It will also offer their members expanded access to education, certification and networking opportunities to elevate their functional and leadership excellence inside their organizations.

About National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) 

National Institute of Supply Chain Leaders (NISCL) is one of Canada's largest communities for supply chain professionals, with 4,000+ members and a broader community of 12,000+ supply chain professionals. We aim to enhance employer recognition for the supply chain profession by developing functional and leadership excellence. 

Anchored by a legacy of 35 years and fuelled by a vision that has the future of the supply chain at its core, the rebranded NISCL is committed to strengthening the supply chain network, which embodies the end-to-end supply chain and its key functions. The supply chain profession has never been more vital to the progress of the Canadian economy. As the profession continues to be in the spotlight, we are on a steadfast path to deliver on our purpose: to promote awareness of the important role of supply chain management in society and the career potential within the field. Learn more at www.niscl.ca. 

About CIPS 

CIPS, the Chartered Institute for Procurement & Supply, is a global membership organisation of over 60,000, driving positive change across the profession. 

We are the voice and standard of the profession, defining and amplifying best practice across the globe. As the awarding body for the profession, we lead in education and training helping professionals advance their ambition.  

We provide insights, information and tools, enabling members to develop their own best practice. And we help build capability within organisations, interrogating, troubleshooting and training.  

Through all our work, we build a community. A global network of professionals powering procurement and supply so our societies can thrive. 

Find out more at www.cips.org 

For more information, please contact:

Maliha Aqeel

NISCL

[email protected]

Suzannah Higgins

CIPS

[email protected]