About the Department of Supply Chain Management
what is supply chain management?
Supply Chain Management is the coordination of all activities that turn raw materials into finished goods and deliver them to customers. It involves managing the flow of goods, data and finances related to a product or service, from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the product at its final destination.
The goal of Supply Chain Management is to improve efficiency, quality, productivity and customer satisfaction. It can help companies lower operational expenses, gain more profit, improve corporate brand recognition and improve customer service.
what will i learn by majoring in supply chain management?
By majoring in Supply Chain Management, you can build a rewarding career with skills that are important for any industry. In this major, you'll gain insight into the multifaceted aspects of Supply Chain Management: sourcing, procurement, operations, transportation and distribution of products. You'll study how to analyze and design supply chains, to identify and implement measures that improve supply chain performance to become a vital part of any organization. Fogelman College of Business and Economics (FCBE) is the ideal training ground for a career in supply chain management, as we are located in the heart of Memphis, a renowned international distribution hub and home to one of the busiest cargo airports in the world.
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is a supply chain management career in demand?
Yes. In recent years the critical importance of effective supply chain management has been demonstrated on an ongoing basis. Hardly a day passes without the report of a supply chain disruption. Supplier shortages, manufacturing interruptions and logistics challenges are commonplace. In addition, with e-commerce on the rise, the way customers make and receive purchases continues to evolve, further complicating the process of moving products from development to delivery. Today, companies have an even greater need for qualified Supply Chain Management professionals who are prepared to design and manage resilient supply chains that are capable of meeting these challenges.
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taught by supply chain management industry experts
Our Supply Chain Management Faculty bring to the classroom their real-world, professional experiences and present material with engaging pedagogy.
In addition to conducting business consulting and outreach activities, our faculty
continually publish highly regarded research. Their expertise encompasses supply chain
modeling, operations management, supply chain disruption, systems analysis, and supply
chain sustainability.