Supply Chain Management Certificate (Undergraduate)

The Supply Chain Management certificate highlights the important role a supply chain plays in organizational performance and efficiency. The program emphasizes the need to develop and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage through the efficient and effective performance of all supply chain activities. Students will be able to examine logistic management processes, determine appropriate purchasing and procurement strategies, identify elements of an effective supply chain information management system, and evaluate lean enterprise processes to improve organizational efficiency. Additional topics include the coordination of production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution and financial forecasting activities for an organization to streamline these components to improve efficiency and effectiveness.