Advancing Global Supply Chain Resilience
The Institute for Supply Chain Risk (ISCR) is the premier vendor-neutral standards body dedicated to defining best practices in risk management and professional certification for the global supply chain industry.
Governance & Oversight
Rigorous frameworks ensuring independence, integrity, and professional excellence.
Independent Board
Governed by an autonomous board of trustees representing global industry, academia, and governmental bodies.
Standards Stewardship
Formalized processes for the maintenance and evolution of the ISCR Body of Knowledge (BOK).
Conflict Policy
Strict disclosure requirements and recusal protocols to eliminate commercial bias in certification decisions.
Global Remit
Standards developed for cross-border applicability, harmonizing regional regulatory requirements.
Oversight Mechanisms
Regular external audits of certification processes to ensure compliance with international ISO standards.
Vendor Neutrality
ISCR does not provide consulting services, ensuring no commercial interest in standard adoption.
Institutional Evolution
A decade of defining supply chain risk management standards.
Formation
ISCR founded as a non-profit consortium by global logistics leaders.
First BOK Release
Publication of the foundational Body of Knowledge for Risk Assessment.
ISO Alignment
Harmonization of ISCR standards with ISO 31000 and ISO 28000.
Resilience Initiative
Launch of global resilience framework in response to pandemic disruptions.
Digital Integration
Standards expanded to include cyber-physical supply chain risk vectors.
Global Recognition
Adopted by 45+ national governments as the benchmark for trade security.
Standard Development
Our standards are developed through a multi-stakeholder consensus model, ensuring that requirements are technically sound and operationally feasible across diverse industrial sectors.
Certification Pathways
ISCR provides distinct certification tiers for individuals and organizations, validating competency from operational risk management to strategic institutional resilience.
Competency Criteria
Assessments are mapped directly to the ISCR Body of Knowledge, requiring candidates to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical application of risk frameworks.
Standards Lifecycle
How ISCR develops and maintains global benchmarks.
Evidence Gathering
Review of emerging risk vectors, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements in global trade.
Technical Drafting
Specialized working groups develop technical specifications and assessment criteria.
Public Consultation
Draft standards are released for a 90-day period of public review and stakeholder feedback.
Governance Review
The Standards Stewardship Board performs final validation of consensus and technical integrity.
Official Release
Publication of revised Body of Knowledge and update of certification examination blueprints.
Senior Governance
Academic and industry experts providing independent oversight.
Dr. Elena Vance
Chair of the Board
Former Director of Trade Security with 25 years in maritime risk governance.
Marcus Thorne
Chief Standards Officer
Lead author of the ISCR Body of Knowledge and former ISO committee chair.
Sarah Chen
Director of Compliance
Expert in international trade law and conflict-of-interest mitigation.
Prof. Julian Hart
Academic Liaison
Head of Supply Chain Research at the Global Institute of Technology.
Robert Mendez
Government Relations
Specialist in public-private partnerships for national infrastructure security.
Dr. Amara Okafor
Ethics Committee Chair
International arbitrator specializing in corporate governance and transparency.
Institutional Resources
Official charters, policies, and procedural documentation.
| Document Title | Category | Last Updated | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISCR Institutional Charter | Governance | Jan 2024 | Download PDF |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Ethics | Mar 2023 | Download PDF |
| Standards Development Bylaws | Procedures | Nov 2023 | Download PDF |
| Certification Appeal Process | Compliance | Feb 2024 | Download PDF |
| Global Partnership Framework | Relations | Dec 2023 | Download PDF |
| 2023 Annual Governance Report | Reporting | Apr 2024 | Download PDF |