BRC Competitors

Established in 1932 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of manufacturing, SME (the Society of Manufacturing Engineers) leads the industrial ecosystem by elevating manufacturers, academia, and the communities in which they operate. Together we share one common belief: Manufacturing holds the key to economic growth and prosperity. SME helps unlock the full promise of manufacturing as an engine of commerce, progress and human potential.We accelerate widespread adoption of manufacturing technologies and inspire and build North America’s talent and capabilities throughour events, media, membership, workforce development, and the SME Education Foundation.

The American Production/Inventory Control Society (APICS) is part of the Association of Supply Chain Management, and a provider of research, education and certification programs. At APICS, we know that there’s more to supply chain than management, more to performance than process and more to people than position descriptions. The world of supply chain management never stops advancing — and neither should supply chain professionals or their organizations. Wrapping the world, supply chains both enable and inspire human and economic possibility. However, to reach their potential they require savvy operators, supervisors and leaders with the necessary knowledge and know-how. APICS fills this gap. We’re known for our ability to develop supply chain talent and elevate end-to-end supply chain performance. Nobody does this better than we do. From education and certification to benchmarking and best practices, APICS sets the industry standard. We are essential partners in transforming the way people do business, drive growth, and reach global customers.It’s complex and it’s simple. We develop people, people improve supply chains, supply chains improve companies and the whole world economy benefits. Together with our members, partners and customers, we are united in our commitment to global supply chain excellence, innovation and resilience — achieved one person and one supply chain at a time.

MHI is a leading non-profit trade association representing the U.S. material handling, logistics and supply chain industry -- the Industry that makes supply chains work. MHI members are material handling, logistics and supply chain equipment, systems and software manufacturers; consultants; systems integrators and simulators; third party logistics providers and publishers. MHI provides educational, business development, networking and solution sourcing opportunities for its 800 member companies and for the larger community of manufacturing and supply chain professionals. MHI produces the largest material handling, logistics and supply chain events in North America, ProMat and MODEX. Visit our blog for the latest in industry news: http://www.mhi.org/blog.