Supply Chain Maturity Model (SCMM)

The industry standard framework for evaluating supply chain excellence. Developed by Dr. Robert Handfield at NC State University.

Academic Foundation

Research Origin
North Carolina State University (2017)
Validation
89.9% accuracy
Validated on 600+ companies, now 1,800+
Publication
Handfield et al. (2015), SCRC
WSJ Data Partnership
Since 2019 (6+ years)

The Six Dimensions

See how 1,800+ companies score across these dimensions

Five Maturity Levels

Each dimension is assessed on a 5-level scale, from reactive and unstructured (Level 1) to industry-leading and optimized (Level 5).

Ad Hoc
Defined
Managed
Leveraged
Optimized
1

Level 1: Ad Hoc

Reactive, unstructured processes with minimal documentation

No standardized procedures
Firefighting mode
Limited visibility
Individual heroics drive results
2

Level 2: Defined

Basic processes established with some documentation

Documented procedures
Repeatable processes
Basic metrics tracking
Department-level coordination
3

Level 3: Managed

Integrated, measured processes with cross-functional coordination

Standardized across organization
Data-driven decision making
Cross-functional integration
Performance management systems
4

Level 4: Leveraged

Optimized, value-creating processes with strategic focus

Process optimization
Strategic supplier partnerships
Advanced analytics usage
Innovation collaboration
5

Level 5: Optimized

Industry-leading, innovative practices with continuous improvement

Continuous innovation
Industry thought leadership
Predictive capabilities
Ecosystem orchestration

Composite Performance Index (CPI)

Beyond traditional maturity scoring, the framework includes a 0-100 scale Composite Performance Index (CPI) that combines four critical performance dimensions to provide a holistic view of supply chain health.

CPI Calculation Formula
CPI
0-100 Score
=
Base× 0.4
Momentum× 0.2
Innovation× 0.2
Efficiency× 0.2
40%
Base Maturity
Average of 6 dimensions (1-5 scale)
20%
Momentum
Dimension consistency & confidence
20%
Innovation
SMI (60%) + OPM (40%)
20%
Efficiency
OPM (50%) + SRM (50%)
89-100
Excellent
69-88
High
50-68
Average
0-49
Developing

Wall Street Journal Partnership

Since 2019, SCMM provides supply chain assessment data for the Drucker Institute's Management Top 250 ranking (published by WSJ)—contributing to the Innovation and Social Responsibility categories within the broader 5-dimension ranking methodology.

Data Partnership
Since 2019 (6+ years)
Scope
2 of 5 ranking categories
Companies
250 assessed annually

Sector-Specific Intelligence

Different industries prioritize different capabilities. The SCMM uses tailored weights for 6+ major sectors to provide contextually relevant assessments.

How Aquisio Uses SCMM

01

Evidence Collection

AI-powered search of 10-Ks, earnings calls, and verified sources until 85%+ confidence achieved

02

Dimension Assessment

Each of the 6 dimensions scored 1-5 using framework criteria with sector-specific weights

03

CPI Calculation

Multi-dimensional profile combining maturity, momentum, innovation, and efficiency

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