Operations and Supply Chain Management
Redesign the Way Business is Done
Operations and supply chain management graduates work across a diverse range of industries, including sportswear, food production, aerospace, manufacturing, timberland real estate, conservation and more. Operations management (OM) ensures raw materials are converted into marketable goods as efficiently as possible. In turn, supply chain management (SCM) graduates optimize the creation and flow of products from sourcing to production to delivery logistics. Career paths include:
Production manager – design, implement and control production schedules of products.
Quality assurance – plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality.
Human resources manager – identify employees’ development needs and design, implement and manage workforce training.
Supply chain manager – design, plan, implement and supervise supply chain activities synchronize supply with demand.
Logistics supervisor – plan and oversee transportation methods and distribution routes to process and store goods.
Materials manager – support the complete material flow cycle to ensure customer satisfaction, minimize waste and manage inventory levels within budgets.
With a degree from the University of Idaho, you will be prepared to manage people and processes to produce high quality goods and services that meet customer and employer needs and expectations. The problem solving, project management and networking opportunities OSCM provides prepares you to be a major driver in any organization.
