By DeVry University
February 22, 2023
6 min read
February 22, 2023
6 min read
If you’re interested in supply chain management careers, it’s important to start by understanding what it means to work in this field.
Supply chain management (SCM) is the complex process manufacturers use to control the sourcing and handling of the materials they need to produce their products. This end-to-end logistical operation begins with the analysis and purchase of amorphous raw materials and ends with delivery of a fully functional product to a customer or retailer.
Effective SCM helps manufacturers and others reduce the cost of producing, shipping, handling, storing and insuring products in direct or indirect distribution channels to be more competitive and maintain positive relationships with consumers.
Careers in supply chain management include overseeing logistics, production management and purchasing among other interrelated roles, and are all dedicated to the monitoring, management and implementation of SCM. In this article, we will describe 10 supply chain management careers, discuss the outlook for growth and review the education you may need to pursue this career path.
1Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/logisticians.htm#tab-1
2Growth projected on a national level. Local growth will vary by location. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.html
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