Global Supply Chain Management - Rider University - Lawrenceville

Global Supply Chain Management from Rider University - Lawrenceville is a Campus Bachelor Management and Innovation degree that prepares you for a Business career. The program was developed and designed with input from faculty members from several departments within the College of Business Administration. The development process also had the benefit of the advice and counsel of an advisory board comprised of supply chain management experts. Organizations that had input in the development of the major include: Johnson & Johnson, Becton Dickinson, Barthco International, Medical Device Industry Supply Chain Council, and Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions. The program is truly the result of a partnership between academics and industry. The result is a program designed to give students the knowledge and skills, as well as practical experience, necessary to enter the supply chain management profession and ultimately become leaders in the field. What is Supply Chain Management? Supply chain management (SCM) is a process used by companies to ensure that their supply chain is efficient and cost-effective. A supply chain is the collection of steps that a company takes to transform raw components into the final product. Typically, supply chain management is comprised of five stages: Plan Develop Make Deliver Return Program Objectives The objectives of the GSCM program are to help students: become familiar with components of global supply chains (e.g., manufacturing, production, distribution, sales) and issues related to the management of global supply chains. understand the similarities and differences, as well as the strengths and weaknesses, of different business operating models. see how organizations operate and adapt to cultural and regional norms, address border issues, and comply with local, regional, and international laws governing the conduct of business. understand the connections between disciplines related to GSCM (e.g., Operations, Marketing, Information Systems, International Business). gain hands-on experience with global supply chains through a required co-op or internship experience. develop an in-depth knowledge of current and future career opportunities within GSCM. The Global Supply Chain Management (GSCM) program is intended to provide students with an understanding of the impact this important field is having on the conduct of domestic and international business. This is an interdisciplinary program that merges coursework from Operations, Marketing, Information Systems, and International Business. Students learn to see and understand connections between the different supply chain-related disciplines. Students learn about different operating models used in today???s businesses and will also gain understanding of how businesses operate among different cultures and regions of the world. View more details on Rider University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Management and Innovation courses.