Mission, Vision
A listing of the mission and vision of the Center for Supply Chain Research and a snapshot of the center's achievements of the year.
For over three decades, the Center for Supply Chain Research® (CSCR®) has built a community of researchers and leading organizations in both the private and public sectors. We are excited to build upon the current mission of serving as a leader in supply chain education and research, making meaningful impacts by:
- Providing an unmatched, distinguished center of excellence.
- Bridging higher education learning with industry.
- Building the pillars of supply chain research, innovation, and world-class knowledge.
- Fostering a mutually beneficial relationship between students, alumni, industry supporters, and faculty.
Our vision is to shape smarter supply chains by giving people and organizations the thought leadership, skills, knowledge, and networking connections that deliver meaningful impacts for life. We are committed to fostering collaboration among academia, industry, and the broader community, as we work tirelessly to advance the knowledge and capabilities of supply chain professionals.
By the Numbers
Academic Year 2023/2024
- 40+ Community of practice members, averaging over 13 years of corporate supports
- 435 Supply chain professionals acquiring knowledge through 24 Supply Chain Leadership Academy Sprints
- 89 Students participating in 31 research projects, engaging with 15 companies
- 41 New faculty and student research works, expanding the 400+ publications on CSCR Research Portal