Digital technology and globalization have transformed the world of supply chain management, breaking old paradigms and requiring a completely new set of competencies. The demand for leaders with up-to-the-minute skills is growing rapidly. By choosing the Operations and Supply Chain Management concentration at Northeastern—the #8 supply chain program in the nation in 2020, according to Gartner—you'll learn to lead successfully by managing flow, driving innovation, and establishing market differentiation for your organization.

You'll start by developing a thorough understanding of supply chain strategy, grounded in the new reality of global and digital commerce—from designing systems to understanding the nuances of policy. Then you'll choose the topics that will best help you meet your goals, including demand planning and forecasting, logistics and transportation, supply chain for healthcare, sourcing and procurement, supply chain analytics, and supply chain sustainability.

Our operations and supply chain management courses offer the opportunity to hear from visiting experts across a variety of industries and to learn from faculty with a practice-oriented approach to learning that builds your confidence and acumen.

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