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

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Carol Kozar

Carol Kozar has held executive leadership positions at IBM, RTI, and SAS. See how she's using that experience to help push NC State students and corporate partners forward.

Supply Chain View from the Field

October 18, 2020

Diversifying the Supply Base to Prepare for Disruption in COVID: Now is the Time!

Diversifying your supply base prior to a major crisis like COVID is more important than ever as we go into the winter season.  The likelihood of another surge is now becoming apparent, as the cases in Europe and the US […]

October 10, 2020

"One Word - Are you Listening? - Plastics": A Critical Bottleneck to COVID Testing

This famous line from “The Graduate” describes one of the major bottlenecks that exists in the PCR testing supply chain, as we learned in our research interviews this week.  I am working with a team of faculty and students on […]

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Sep 21, 2020

A Clear and Constant Thirst for Academic and Professional Growth

Despite being an engineering student, Krunal Sonpal was so intrigued by the field of supply chain that he convinced Dr. Hari Vasudevan, his university’s principal, to include a supply chain course in his program’s curriculum. This was in his final […]

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Sep 14, 2020

Finding The Best Way to Get COVID-19 Test Kits Where They’re Needed

NC State research effort aims to improve COVID-19 test kit distribution and supply chains.

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Aug 21, 2020

When Life Gives You Lemons: A 2020 Summer Internship Story

While the past few months haven’t exactly been easy for anyone, it’s hard to imagine going through one of the most formative periods of your life — your time as a college student — during a global pandemic.  One of […]

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What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?

Supply chain management (SCM) is the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Real-time Data will Impact How Quality is Managed in Supply Chains

At a recent meeting I attended, several members of a quality team noted that suppliers sharing process capability data from their line would provide enormous benefit.

How Blockchain Could Impact Counterfeiting Across the Supply Chain

Blockchain is a relatively new technology that shows great promise for use across many industries, including logistics and supply chain. The same technology that powers the cryptocurrency BitCoin can be used to reduce the introduction of counterfeit goods across the supply chain.

The Role of Translation in Contract Negotiation

Increasingly, the translation of web pages is becoming rooted in the virtual world but translation of contracts is becoming a much more important factor in negotiations.

10 Pieces of Career Advice for Supply Chain Students from a Seasoned Expert

Little things don’t mean a lot – little things mean everything. People come in to present to me – but hadn’t booked a conference room and couldn’t connect their computer – and so they start 6-8 minutes late for a 30 minute meeting!

Data collection: electronic or manual?

Data gathering can be carried out in a myriad of ways. Among them are Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI or “electronic”) and Paper and Pencil Interviewing (PAPI or “paper based”).