Department of Supply Chain Management

What is supply chain management?

Supply Chain Management is the process of strategically managing the flow of goods, services and information and the relationships within and among organizations, in order to deliver greater value and enhanced customer service. It includes the interaction of logistics and transport, operations, purchasing, and some elements of marketing and information technology. It focuses on serving relevant stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, shareholders, employees, communities, and policy makers. Several major forces have driven the development of supply chain management, including:

• the increased complexity of organizations
• the globalization of commerce
• the evolution of information technology

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the crucial role supply chains play in the global economy. From managing stockouts of toilet paper to facilitating the rapid manufacturing and deployment of vaccines around the world, supply chain and logistics managers adapted quickly to mitigate the crisis.

Why study supply chain

In 2020, B. Comm. graduates who majored in supply chain management had a 100% employment rate soon after graduation and had some of the highest average salaries across all majors offered at the Asper School of Business. The technical and managerial skills you will develop studying supply chain management will prepare you for a dynamic career across a range of industries.