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No. 10 Supply Chain MBA

The NC State Poole College of Management’s Jenkins MBA supply chain management program was ranked No. 10 in Gartner Research’s 2020 ranking of graduate supply chain programs in North America.

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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

Tracy Freeman

Since 2010, Professor Tracy Freeman has been going above and beyond to prepare her students for life beyond the classroom. As she plans to soon begin a well-deserved retirement, she leaves behind a multitude of contributions worth revisiting.

Supply Chain View from the Field

April 15, 2021

Naval Officer Brings Jenkins MBA experience To White House Task Force For COVID-19 Response

The White House Task Force called upon alum William Morrison, when for when searching for experienced supply chain management professionals to coordinate the complex effort to invest federal dollars to produce personal protective equipment (PPE).

April 8, 2021

Vaccines are the Utility Needed for the Global Economy

In an article in Politico, the (somewhat) obvious point is made that the Biden administration is finally recognizing that there is not enough manufacturing capacity in the US to produce booster shots that will be needed to combat the new […]

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Apr 15, 2021

Naval Officer Brings Jenkins MBA experience To White House Task Force For COVID-19 Response

The White House Task Force called upon alum William Morrison, when for when searching for experienced supply chain management professionals to coordinate the complex effort to invest federal dollars to produce personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Mar 24, 2021

Five Upcoming Trends and Shifts in Supply Chain

Five experts from the NC State Supply Chain community provided their insights on what they anticipate companies focusing on in response to recent disruptions.

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Feb 24, 2021

Transparent Supply Chains in Uncertain Times

Visibility and transparency are two words often associated with successful supply chain operations — especially in recent months. But what are the differences, and why do they matter? Poole College professors Tim Kraft and Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya help break down this highly-relevant topic.

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