Business Administration - Logistics & Supply Chain Strategies Option, B.S.

California State University, Fresno

Logistics is associated with the movement, storage, and handling of materials and finished products. The option will also take into consideration the movement of agricultural commodities, fresh and processed foods, and managerial and safety issues pertinent to transportation and storage of agricultural commodities. Logistics includes all of the activities focused on efficiently moving goods to the right place at the right time. Logistics has come to be regarded as a key determinant of business competitiveness. Companies are substantially improving their competitiveness and productivity by overhauling their internal logistics and by more effectively managing their external links with suppliers and customers. The aim is to learn how to optimize the distribution of freight and freight-flow information from manufacturer to consumer, using advanced information systems and expertise to reduce inventories, cut transportation costs, speed delivery, and improve customer services. The current and long-term projected demand for logistics managers at all levels is very high. Currently logistics is the second largest employment sector in the United States. Logistics management offers everything that is expected in an ideal career including better than average salaries and advancement opportunities. The type of organizations that employ logistics managers include manufacturing firms, wholesalers, distributors, service institutions, and transportations firms.The Department of Marketing and Logistics offers three options within the Bachelor of Science in the Business Administration degree program: (1) Marketing, (2) Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, and (3) Sports Marketing, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising. In addition, four certificates are offered: the Certificate in Marketing, the Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Strategies, the Certificate in Sports Marketing, and the Certificate in Fashion Merchandising. Please below for further information.

Craig School of Business