AAB in Supply Chain Management Technology

University of Cincinnati

OverviewSupply Chain Management Technology (SCMT) is a diverse and growing professional business field. Supply chains are made up of all the companies that participate in the design, assembly, and delivery of a particular product.Vendors supply raw materials.Producers convert those raw materials into products.Warehouses store that product until it's needed.Distribution centers pick up and deliver that product.Retailers, online and in-store, bring that product to consumers.Supply chains are the reason that the producer can provide customers what they want, when and where they want it, at the price they need.In the context of today's global economy, there is an ever-increasing demand for greater innovation, increasing efficiency, and cost reduction, all in an effort to generate recurring value for the firm and its customers .This degree program is designed to provide a fundamental introduction to the field of supply chain management in conjunction with basic business management technology success skills and a well-rounded general college education.CareerGraduates from this degree program are prepared for entry as a supervisor or manager into a number of career fields including:Logistics and TransportationTraffic/Transportation ManagementWarehouse/DistributionProduction & Inventory ControlPurchasing, Procurement, and SourcingSCMT Cost ManagementSupplier ManagementTransportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagementThird-Party Logistics (3PL) Sales & MarketingTypical day-to-day work activities include directing/coordinating production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, service, or safety. Examining existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Directing the movement, storage, or processing of inventory. Managing personnel and supply chain systems and directing daily operations.

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