Penn State Smeal College of Business Supply Chain and Information Systems (SCIS) and Management Information Systems (MIS) programs boast high placement rates, with most graduates securing employment at or prior to graduation. These programs emphasize practical skills, industry partnerships, and experiential learning, preparing students for successful careers in diverse supply chain and management information roles.

The Supply Chain and Information Systems Career Fair is held during both fall and spring semesters. The career fairs connect companies with students from supply chain, management information systems, industrial engineering, and information systems and technology who seek full-time employment, co-ops, or internships in the supply chain field.

Meet four exceptional students in Smeal's Supply Chain and Information Systems program. These high achievers demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and dedication to advancing the field. These spotlights share their unique journey, accomplishments, and ambitions, highlighting the caliber and diversity of talent within the SCIS community.

Student research projects are a win-win opportunity for students and support companies. Penn State Smeal College of Business supply chain students have traditionally been highly engaged, with an average of 92 students participating annually across five different categories. Over the past three academic years, CSCR has engaged 38 companies in collaborative research opportunities with students.

Staying engaged with the business community is among the focuses of CSCR to promote both knowledge dissemination and contemporary relevance to supply chain professionals. Last year, CSCR made eight speaking appearances and attended renowned industry conferences, including A. Duie Pyle (trucking) management conference, Discover Summit, and ABI "We Transform" programs.

This past year, 41 new faculty and student research works were posted, expanding the body of knowledge resources to over 400 publications on the CSCR Research Portal. Our Research Portal welcomed more than 700 visitors last year with the top-three most visited pages including: The Spectrum of Supply Chain Agility, The Hidden Cost of MRO Failures, and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Applications in Army Logistics.