Supply Chain & Information Systems

The Supply Chain and Information Systems Department (SCIS) at Penn State sits at the nexus of academia and industry, with faculty who are leading experts in the supply chain management field. We are engaged scholars who take a systems view of end-to-end supply chain, informed by information, data, and technology. The SCIS Department is uniquely positioned to prepare graduates to step into industry without missing a beat. Through the integration of supply chain and management information systems degree programs, we equip students with the tools, education, and experiential learning to become tomorrow’s supply chain leaders, today.

Leading the Digital Supply Chain

Supply chains are constantly evolving, improving, and becoming more efficient. The latest wave of innovation sweeping the industry is digital transformation, and the Penn State Smeal College of Business specializes in just that.

 

 

The Supply Chain & Information Systems Department (SCIS) at Penn State sits at the nexus of academia and industry, with faculty who are leading experts in the supply chain management field. We are engaged scholars who take a systems view of end-to-end supply chain, informed by information, data, and technology.

The SCIS Department is uniquely positioned to prepare graduates to step into industry without missing a beat. Through the integration of supply chain and management information systems degree programs, we equip students with the tools, education, and experiential learning to become tomorrow’s supply chain leaders, today.

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Supply Chain Curriculum

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Faculty & Research

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Student Opportunities

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Industry Connections

 

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A Tradition of Excellence

We are...

  • One of the first and largest supply chain programs
  • Leading faculty in supply chain research, teaching, and executive education
  • One of the largest engaged alumni networks in supply chain management

 

What is Supply Chain Management?

Supply chain management orchestrates sourcing, production, distribution, and logistics of goods and services. This includes the flow of material, information, and financial assets. Supply chain management encompasses the planning activities related to developing suppliers, placing orders, producing goods and services, delivering orders, invoicing customers, and managing customer returns and other circular activities.