Souvik Khan on Getting His CTSC

ASCM – Association for Supply Chain Management
ASCM – Association for Supply Chain ManagementMar 18, 2026

Why It Matters

CTSC equips supply‑chain leaders with transformation skills essential for driving efficiency and competitive advantage, making it a strategic investment for both individuals and enterprises.

Key Takeaways

  • CTSC certification addresses supply chain transformation best‑practice gaps.
  • Certification blends strategy, project management, and change leadership skills.
  • Emerging demand spans retail, consumer goods, and manufacturing sectors.
  • Prior API CCP credential laid foundation for advanced transformation expertise.
  • Industry shift favors transformational over routine operational supply‑chain capabilities.

Summary

Souvik Khan explains why he pursued CTSC certification, focusing on mastering best practices in supply chain transformation, an emerging discipline gaining traction across multiple industries.

He outlines the breadth of competencies the CTSC covers—strategic supply‑chain design, treating the function as a value‑add, customer‑centricity, project and portfolio management, change management, resource allocation, business‑case development, and process mapping—to ensure sustained transformation success.

Khan references his earlier API CCP certification earned in 2019, which gave him a solid operational foundation, and notes that the market now demands deeper transformational expertise beyond day‑to‑day logistics.

The implication is clear: professionals aiming to stay relevant must acquire certifications like CTSC, while firms that embed these capabilities can drive efficiency, agility, and competitive advantage in increasingly complex supply‑chain environments.

Original Description

Hear why getting a CTSC made all the difference for Souvik Khan.

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