BBA in Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a major for students who wish to be involved in the management of operations (value-adding) processes; i.e. manufacturing, service production and delivery, distribution, supply. The SCM major builds on other areas of functional expertise that are part of the business degree, including marketing, finance, accounting and strategic planning. The major in Supply Chain Management provides a framework for linking these functional areas with specific areas of skill development that are focused in Supply Chain Management, i.e. in total quality management, productivity enhancement and time based competition. The major also provides in-depth analysis of operations decisions such as new product development, supply chain capacity planning, process technology planning, factory automation, production systems planning.
The emphasis on operations has increased dramatically with the pressure of global competition based on enhanced product quality, value and service. Marketers, administrators, product designers, and engineers are learning to pay attention to manufacturing and service delivery processes. At the same time, manufacturing, distribution, and service operations managers have become involved in product and process design decision making.
Recent advances in computer technology, such as robotics, flexible manufacturing systems and computer-aided engineering have made extensive automation of operations processes possible. Increased automation promises greater flexibility and enhanced productivity. In the factory of the future, automation will allow for quick response to market changes, defects elimination, flexible process control, reduced production throughput and labor and materials savings. Supply Chain Management know-how, both at the strategic business unit level and on the line, will have much to do with planning and implementing these advances.
Graduates in Supply Chain Management typically begin their careers in line positions involving quality management, production and materials management and service support and delivery. Many work as operations analysts at the corporate or the strategic business unit planning level, analyzing programs and investment operations involving operations processes. These opportunities arise in the operations function of both service and manufacturing firms, as well as consulting organizations where operations strategy and analysis have become increasingly sought-after skills. It is an exciting and challenging time to begin a career in Supply Chain Management.
Course Requirements & Details
Course requirements and details can be found at the Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Course Catalog from the UH Main site. For a current degree plan, visit the UH Department of Decision and Information Sciences Catalog.
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