Career OPPORTUNITIES If given the chance to address young people, here’s what supply chain educators would tell them about a career in supply chain management.
“ Supply chain management is perhaps some of the most noble and important work in the world. The pandemic taught the whole world just how important the industry is. More importantly, it taught those of us in the field just how critical it is to make it as resilient and comprehensive in capability as possible. The supply chain feeds the world. The supply chain clothes the work. The supply chain houses the world. If you are a person who wants to make the world a better place, this is the best career you
“ When you look at the job opportunities for supply chain managers in the Department of Labor’s database, you will see it has a bright outlook. Drill down and you will also see that the technical skills and vitals we develop in students during their time in school are just what the industry is looking for. Then look at the salary, which averages $98k. Finally, look at the job openings for people with a supply chain degree and you will be convinced it is the career field for you. ” TIM O. PETERSON DEPARTMENT CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION, LOGISTICS, & FINANCE NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY “ SCM is a broad career that encompasses knowledge and skill sets from planning and analysis to manufacturing, warehousing, and transportation operations. My favorite line is that supply chain management is the part of the organization that gets things done. It creates form, time, and value. Every other part of the firm only supports operations. If they were the kid who always put the chain back on their friend’s bike when it fell off, they’re a supply chain manager.”
“ Expect to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. The tasks are challenging, and you will assume broad responsibilities early in your career. ” LARRY GIUNIPERO PROFESSOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
can choose. ” DAVID FISHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION & SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Thank you to the following schools for sharing their insights with IL : Bryant University Florida International University Florida State University Georgia Institute of Technology Iowa State University Ivy Tech Community College North Dakota State University Pennsylvania State University | Smeal College of Business The work is challenging and fast paced and intense but is also rewarding. There are great opportunities to experience different elements of supply chains in diverse industries. Long-term friendships and enduring relationships are built during supply chain careers. ” JACK BUFFINGTON ACADEMIC DIRECTOR AND PROFESSOR UNIVERSITY OF DENVER “ It is a growing field with great opportunities and can be experienced locally, regionally, or globally. Opportunities for advancement are available for those who are continuous learners, who are creative, and who run to the fire.
Shippensburg University Texas Christian University University of Arizona, The University of Denver | Transportation & Supply Chain Institute University of Indianapolis University of San Diego | Knauss School of Business University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Kansas State University Louisiana Tech University Maine Maritime Academy Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mississippi State University NC State University
TED STANK CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE
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