Supply Chain Management
A supply chain includes the people and places touched by products and services before reaching the consumer. It includes manufacturers, distributors, retailers and warehouses. Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the coordination of business practices supported by information systems and technology to manage the flow of precious resources while improving performance.
Students are exposed to a broad curriculum focusing on theoretical, analytical and practical skills. It's an approach that emphasizes the integration of supply chain activities and prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, whether in a small non-profit or large corporation.
Outside the classroom, students can gain a more complete understanding of SCM through involvement with the School's student SCM organization or the international professional organization affiliates. Participation provides opportunities for expanded learning and in-depth discussion about real-world issues encountered in the field. SCM majors can expand their depth of knowledge and improve their marketability when they pursue a double major in a business area such as information systems, international business, marketing, or management.
Duquesne University's location near downtown Pittsburgh provides students with numerous professional development activities, including internships. And Duquesne's loyal alumni network can expand your circle of professional contacts.
The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is home to the Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management.
Program Information
Students are exposed to a broad curriculum focusing on theoretical, analytical, and practical skills. It's an approach that emphasizes the integration of supply chain activities and prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, whether in a small non-profit or large corporation.
Program Type
Major, Minor
Academic Department
Management and Supply Chain Management
Duration
4-year
Required Credit Hours
75
Having in place effective and efficient process improvement techniques can be a source
of competitive advantage for firms. In this course, we will cover different techniques
and tools that firms can use to become better problem solvers and to continuously
improve their operations and supply chains by following the methodology of Lean and
Six Sigma. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the usefulness
of Lean and Six Sigma tools and methods, be able to select the tools that will work
most efficiently to solve problems, and be able to effectively implement them in the
workplace. Prerequisite: SCMG 267 with a grade of C or better The Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management with the co-operation of the
departments of Supply Chain Management and Information Systems Management are proud
to announce the SAP Student Recognition Award. Co-sponsored by SAP University Alliance and the School of Business, this award enables
you to gain hands-on experience performing transactions with SAP's Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) software in purchasing, sales order management, production management,
inventory and finance. In addition, you will participate in a series of computer-based
simulation games, in which you will use SAP to run a business while competing against
your classmates and gaining a deeper understanding of business operations. The Award requires you to complete three designated classes that will immerse you
in ERP systems, which are used by almost all major businesses: SCMG 385 - SCM Information Systems and Technology The benefits to you are having a valuable skillset listed on your resume for software
which has a 25% global ERP market share that a majority of Fortune 500 companies use,
and real-world preparation to enter the job market with professional confidence. You
will be poised to make an immediate difference by acclimating quickly to your new
employer's ERP software. The School of Business is committed to helping you expand your horizons and raise
your goals to new heights with the SAP Student Recognition Award. For more information, please contact us!From Our Students
Supply Chain Management Minor
SCMG 385 SCM Information Systems and Technology
And any two of the following three courses:
SCMG 472 Strategic Supply Chain Management
SCMG 474 Supply Management Purchasing
SCMG 480 Forecasting, Production and Inventory Planning
Course Descriptions
SAP Student Recognition Award
SCMG 469 - Strategic Supply Chain Management
ISYS 483 - Enterprise SystemsQuestions?
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