Supply Chain Management (SCM) : Associations

Professional and trade associations are often very good sources for distribution channel research in the context of a specific industry. You may use the following resources to search for associations dedicated to retail or wholesale sectors.

Associations Canada

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada - Directory of Trade & Business Associations  
 

Examples of associations:

• Canadian Franchise Association
• Canadian Marketing Association 
   
• Retail Council of Canada
• The Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD)

You may use  the following resources to search for associations dedicated to retail or wholesale sectors. 

• Internet Public Library - Associations by Subject      

Examples of associations:

• Affiliated Distributors (A-D)
  AD is a dynamic community of independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products. Affiliated Distributors is an organization that provides leading independent distributors and manufacturers with support and resources that accelerate growth. 
   
• Distributor Partners of America (DPA)
  Connects independent distributors and suppliers in North America within the Janitorial / Sanitary, Safety Equipment & Clothing, Industrial, Packaging and Restoration industries.
   
• Embassy
  Embassy consists of sixty-seven of the premier Plumbing, PVF and HVAC distributors in the industry with over 500 branch locations. Embassy is supported by eighty-six of the premier Plumbing, PVF and HVAC vendors in the industry.
  
  To find more associations of distributors please refer to Trade Association Links provided on the website of CEO Strategist.