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Celebrating 20 Years of Impact and Innovation in Supply Chain Management

2018 - 2019 Annual Report

A year in review for the SCRC, including news, stories, accomplishments, and more.

Turning Ideas into Solutions

Industry Engagement

We offer unique partnerships between industry and NC State. Businesses get real solutions, valuable assistance and access to an up-and-coming workforce.

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Student Engagement

Our curriculum gives students the knowledge and practical experience they need to become tomorrow's supply chain leaders.

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Faculty Spotlight

Tim Kraft

Kraft focuses on transparency and sustainability in supply chains – examining both consumers’ reactions to different sustainability messaging and ways for companies to gain better visibility into their suppliers’ practices.

Supply Chain View from the Field

November 5, 2019

FDA Warns of Significant Drug Shortages – What Gives?

In a recent report, the FDA has warned of significant drug shortages in the U.S. These shortages are affecting approximately 130 drugs that are commonly used in the treatment of medical conditions or used in surgical procedures. The report titled […]

November 2, 2019

Pierre Mitchell of Spend Matters: Delivering Value in the Face of VUCA

Variability, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA) – these are the conditions of the “new normal” set of operating conditions faced by most firms today in their value chains.  When one layers on top of this the challenges of navigating one’s […]

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Oct 21, 2019

Poole College Prepares Supply Chain Students for Employers Through Analytics

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Oct 18, 2019

Students and Employers Reflect on Bi-annual Supply Chain Recruiting Event

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Oct 18, 2019

Daniel Gioia BS'20

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Thursday 8:30 AM

The 40th Semi-annual SCRC Conference

Monday 12:00 PM

Procurement Leadership Training

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