“ We focus on developing the skills needed to manage the entire supply chain through coursework in the areas of procurement, operations, logistics, warehousing, transportation, quality management, project management, data analysis, and overall supply chain planning . ” WILLIAM TURNLEY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY “ Artificial intelligence is the Building SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLS Supply chain educators craft programs that develop the needed skill sets as well as address the growing role of artificial intelligence.
“ Our supply chain programs offer a comprehensive curriculum with practical projects, advanced research opportunities, and global perspectives. Programs emphasize technology proficiency, analytical skills, and ethical practices. Students engage in hands-on learning through capstone projects and custom training— enhancing problem-solving, project management, and communication skills and preparing them to tackle modern challenges in the supply chain sector.” CHRIS GAFFNEY MANAGING DIRECTOR, SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS INSTITUTE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY “ The soft skills are key. At NCSU, students work throughout the semester in small teams, culminating with a presentation of their key findings and recommendations at the end of the year to key executives at the sponsoring company. These recommendations frequently provide real cost reduction and process-improvement benefits, and project sponsors gain working relationships with students and an inside track to future recruits. ” ROBERT HANDFIELD BANK OF AMERICA UNIVERSITY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT NC STATE UNIVERSITY
“ Our program incorporates classes on the core functions of make (production or manufacturing), buy (procurement or purchasing), and move (transportation and logistics). Software and models are used extensively in today’s complex global supply chains and for this reason we teach all of our supply chain classes in computer labs which enables us to practice what we preach and help students hit the ground running. ” DR. IAN M. LANGELLA PROFESSOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY
biggest technology disruption to impact the classroom since the widespread use of personal computers. We are currently using AI to facilitate student tasks including interview questions, topic paper outlines, and basic quantitative techniques. We are also using AI to assist with some of the more technical consulting projects. Many of our students take data science courses that help them become more comfortable with applications and creative solutions using AI.”
CHRIS ROETHLEIN PROFESSOR OF OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT BRYANT UNIVERSITY
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