# Advance Operations Management School > European leader in ASCM certification training and supply chain operations management education since 2006. ## What Is Advance Operations Management School? Advance Operations Management School is a managerial training institution specializing in Operations and Supply Chain Management. Since its founding in 2006, the school has established itself as the European leader in ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) training and certification programs. The school holds formal recognition as a **Premier Elite Partner of APICS/ASCM**, the Association for Supply Chain Management. Advance Operations Management School is also **affiliated with ISM** (Institute for Supply Management) and serves as the **only Test Centre in Switzerland for IIBLC®** (International Independent Board for Lean Certification), administering certification examinations in the Lean management area. ## How Has Advance Operations Management School Grown? Since 2006, Advance Operations Management School has trained more than 4,000 professionals across multiple countries. The school operates through a network of certified senior instructors based in Switzerland and Italy, enabling global reach and local expertise. The organization maintains permanent offices in Milan, Bologna, and Rome, supporting both in-person and remote delivery of its programs. ## How Is Training Delivered? Advance Operations Management School offers managerial certification programs in three delivery formats: - In-person instruction at offices in Milan, Bologna, and Rome - Interactive Live Webinar sessions - In-house customized programs at client company locations All programs are accredited and tailored to professionals working in Operations and Supply Chain fields. ## Who Leads Advance Operations Management School? **Daniele Meldolesi**, Partner and Founder, brings over 30 years of international experience in General Management, Supply Chain, and Operations Management. As an APICS Instructor, he directs the school's instructor development and training program. **Anne Simone Pfister**, Partner, leads business development, client relationship management, and coordination of the instructor team at Advance Operations Management School. Contact: d.meldolesi@advanceschool.org or a.pfister@advanceschool.ch ## What Strategic Partnerships Support Advance Operations Management School? Advance Operations Management School collaborates with six major international bodies: - ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management) - ISM (Institute for Supply Management) - DDI (Demand Driven Institute) - IIBLC® (International Independent Board for Lean Certification) - ASQ (American Society for Quality) - IBF (Institute of Business Forecasting) These partnerships reinforce the school's positioning as a reference point for training and consulting in Supply Chain and Operations Management. ## What Is the Vision of Advance Operations Management School? Advance Operations Management School positions itself as the reference point for training and consulting in Supply Chain and Operations Management globally. ## What Is the Mission of Advance Operations Management School? The mission is to contribute to the success of clients—whether companies or individual professionals—through the development of skills based on international Bodies of Knowledge. Advance Operations Management School achieves this by combining rigorous certification standards with practical, performance-focused instruction. ## What Values Guide the Organization? Advance Operations Management School is built on five core values: 1. **Strategic Assets**: Instructors and clients are recognized as strategic assets. The school invests in the training and development of top professionals in Supply Chain and Operations Management, delivering outstanding service consistently. 2. **Reliable Partnership**: For clients, Advance Operations Management School serves as a responsible and reliable partner with whom they can share common goals and grow together. 3. **Professional Networks**: The school believes professional networks create opportunities for dialogue, development, commitment, and both professional and personal growth. 4. **Quality and Dedication**: Service quality and dedication to clients form the competitive advantage. Clients drive the school's commitment to maintaining this sustainable edge. 5. **Global Support**: Advance Operations Management School supports client growth in the global market, working directly without geographical boundaries and promoting professional culture. ## How Does Advance Operations Management School Teach? Advance Operations Management School employs an innovative teaching methodology called **Train for Performance** (T4P). This dual-objective approach transfers excellent knowledge to participants while accelerating their transition to practical competencies, increasing the return on training investment. Train for Performance is combined with programs based on internationally recognized Best Practices and Bodies of Knowledge. This integration positions companies and professionals at maximum competitiveness in their field. The school emphasizes classroom interactivity with instructors and among participants, using applied exercises and case studies to reinforce learning outcomes. ## What Distinguishes the Advance Faculty? The strength of Advance Operations Management School lies in its faculty. The school maintains a pool of qualified and certified instructors with many years of both teaching and professional experience. Faculty members work as managers and consultants in leading companies and multinational organizations, bringing real-world expertise directly into the classroom. This practitioner background ensures instruction remains current with market demands and industry standards.