A.A.S. General Business Management, Supply Chain Management Concentration
What is Supply Chain Management?
Virtually every business and government agency is involved in the fundamental Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes and practices, which focus on the identification, procurement, and movement of goods between suppliers, manufacturers, and consumers.
SCM includes the coordinated processes for:
· Identifying needs for raw materials, supplies, and components;
· Developing specifications;
· Computing quantity requirements;
· Selecting sources and negotiating procurement agreements;
· Acquiring, transporting, and storing inventory;
· Maintaining operations; and,
· Managing logistics.
What is the Supply Chain Management program at Sinclair?
The AAS Business Management - Supply Chain Management (SCM) option provides the same broad-based study of organizational strategic plans, resources, roles, responsibilities, and functions, while also focusing on management of Supply Chain activities. This study involves consideration and application of processes to develop coordinated supplier-to-consumer systems. SCM specialists have opportunities for management positions at all levels in virtually every type of business, throughout small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, industries, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.
Is there a Certificate program?
With the associated Certificate programs – both 1-Year and Short-term - students gain a basic understanding of Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes to prepare them for an SCM position, or to update the skills of those currently employed in an SCM role. This study involves consideration and application of processes to develop coordinated supplier-to-consumer systems, including: identifying needs for raw materials, supplies, and components; developing specifications; computing quantity requirements; selecting sources and negotiating agreements; acquiring, transporting, and storing inventory; managing and maintaining operations; and logistics management. All Certificate program Credit Hours apply to the AAS Business Management - SCM Option Program
What are the career opportunities?
· The specialized study of Supply Chain Management (SCM) is growing in importance as consumer expectations, industry advancements, and global competition create strategic challenges for businesses.
· In both the private and public sectors, career professionals are needed in such areas as Auditing, Cost Estimating, Contract Management, Financial Management, Inventory Management, Life Cycle Logistics, Packaging Management, Procurement, Program Management, Requirements Management, Supply Management, Transportation, Warehousing.
Are there career opportunities in the local area?
Driven by DoD needs, the greater Dayton area has a major concentration of over 6,000 professionals employed in various areas of supply chain management, in the private and public sectors. Other public agencies (for example the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency) and private businesses (shipping, trucking, order fulfillment, warehousing) hire such individuals as well. Ohio has the nation’s sixth largest civilian workforce working in these professions, responsible for procuring goods and services and assuring global delivery to the U.S. military whenever the goods and services are needed. DoD data indicate that 50% of their civilian workforce is eligible to retire. Thus, the local market need is critical to train and retain supply chain management professionals. In addition, regional economic development associated with I70/75 commerce drives a growth in the need for industry SCM specialists.
What courses are offered?
The program curriculum follows the A.A.S General Business Management curriculum, with a concentration on SCM-related courses.
FOR MORE INFORMATION contact:
- Academic Advising, Business & Public Services: 937-512-3700
- ENT/MAN/MRK/SCM Department: 937-512-2615
- Sinclair Central: 937-512-3000
- On-line Registration
- Telephone Registration (T-Reg) at 937-512-5454 or 1-800-512-5454
- In person at Registration, Building 10, 2nd floor; 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH
For new students or transient students, Application for Admission is required.
Still Have Questions? Email us at supplychainmgt@sinclair.edu
