Supply Chain Management
The Strategy Behind Every Successful Supply Chain.
Turn your interest in business analytics, operations and global commerce into a career improving how products, services and information move around the world. The Supply Chain Management concentration at UW-Superior prepares you to analyze complex business systems, improve efficiency and support organizational success through data-driven decision making.
Built on a strong business foundation and enhanced by UW-Superior’s nationally recognized Transportation and Logistics Management program, Supply Chain Management gives you the tools to solve real-world operational challenges across industries.
Located in one of North America’s premier transportation hubs, UW-Superior connects you with industry professionals, internship opportunities and real-world experiences that prepare you for leadership roles across a wide range of industries.
Ready to get started?
Apply to the Supply Chain Management program at UW-Superior and take the next step toward a career in one of today’s fastest-growing business fields.
Why Study Supply Chain Management at UW-Superior
Supply chain professionals help organizations improve efficiency, reduce costs and create value by managing the flow of products, services and information. At UW-Superior, you’ll develop analytical and problem-solving skills while gaining practical experience in the systems that drive modern business operations.
This curriculum emphasizes:
- Supply chain strategy and operations
- Data management and quantitative analysis
- Inventory and demand planning
- Procurement and supplier management
- Global logistics and distribution
- Process improvement and decision making
You’ll learn how to use data and business insights to solve operational challenges while understanding the interconnected nature of supply chains in a global economy.
Learn by Doing
Experiential learning connects your coursework to the real world.
Supply Chain Management students apply classroom concepts through internships, simulations, case studies, industry events and professional networking opportunities. These experiences help bridge theory and practice while preparing you for career success after graduation.
Industry Connections
Learn from guest speakers, advisory council members and industry professionals who share firsthand insights into supply chain operations, procurement, transportation and logistics. UW-Superior’s connections with regional and national employers provide valuable networking opportunities throughout your academic career.
Internships
Gain practical experience through internships with businesses and organizations that depend on effective supply chain management. Internships allow you to apply your knowledge in professional settings while building your resume and industry network.
Case Studies and Simulations
Analyze real-world business challenges through hands-on projects, data-driven exercises and simulations that mirror the decisions supply chain professionals make every day.
Student Organizations and Professional Development
Join the Transportation and Logistics/SCM Student Club to connect with fellow students, participate in professional development activities, volunteer opportunities and industry networking events.
Scholarships
As an Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Scholarship University, UW-Superior offers unique opportunities for students pursuing transportation, logistics and supply chain careers. Numerous scholarships dedicated to Supply Chain Management students are available each year, with many students receiving department-specific scholarship support.
At UW-Superior I have met so many students, staff and faculty that are really passionate for what they’re learning or what they’re teaching. It inspired me to work harder and pursue my career goals. UWS helped me by providing lots of opportunities to grow personally, academically and professionally.
Tamami Igeta
Business Analytics, Marketing and Supply Chain Management
What You’ll Learn
The Supply Chain Management concentration combines business fundamentals with analytical tools and operational strategies that help organizations create efficient, cost-effective supply chains.
Graduates of the program will be prepared to:
Apply business concepts and analytical tools to operational challenges.
Interpret and manage data to support supply chain decision-making.
Evaluate procurement, inventory and distribution strategies.
Understand the role of global supply chains in modern business.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
Communicate effectively and collaborate to solve complex organizational problems.
Through coursework, hands-on projects and industry engagement, you’ll develop skills that are transferable across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology and many other industries.
Program Structure
The Supply Chain Management concentration is designed to complement a strong business education while providing specialized expertise in supply chain systems and operations, and therefore offers flexible options that allow you to customize your education based on your career goals.
Choose the path that works for you
Business Administration Major with a Supply Chain Management Concentration Leads to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
Double Major Option (4 years)
Earn a major in Transportation and Logistics Management and a Business Administration degree with a concentration in Supply Chain Management.
Opportunities to Explore Complementary Areas of Study
Chose from minors, certificates and other complementary areas of study that support career development.
As a double major in Supply Chain Management and T&L at UWS, I’ve had an incredible journey filled with diverse learning opportunities and real-world applications. The program has broadened my understanding of global supply chains and equipped me with the skills to thrive in the industry. The faculty’s dedication and the hands-on projects have truly made my experience unforgettable.
Rilie Kupka
Supply Chain Management and Transportation & Logistics Management
Interested in both the strategic and operational sides of global commerce?
Consider pairing the Business Administration: Supply Chain Management concentration with a major in Transportation and Logistics Management. Choose from a four-year double-major pathway or a major-minor combination.
Career Opportunities
Put your analytical and operational skills to work across a global economy.
Supply chain professionals help organizations coordinate sourcing, production, inventory management and product distribution. Graduates are prepared for careers in manufacturing, retail, transportation, healthcare, consulting and many other sectors.
Graduates may pursue careers such as:
The growing demand for professionals who understand supply chain strategy, business analytics and operational efficiency creates opportunities across industries and around the world.
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