As supply chains grow increasingly complex and consumer demands continue to reshape business operations, knowledge of supply chain management has become essential across industries. The SCM minor provides students with a solid foundation in supply chain fundamentals, from planning and sourcing to production and logistics-skills applicable in fields such as technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, agriculture, finance, and even entrepreneurship. This program emphasizes strategic decision-making, data-driven analysis, and problem-solving techniques to boost efficiency and sustainability. By combining essential theories with practical insights, the SCM minor enhances students’ primary fields of study and prepares them for roles that require a solid grasp of supply chain principles in today’s interconnected, global market.
This program is open to current accounting, economics, business administration, and CWU students in other academic programs who have completed the necessary pre-requisite courses.
- Students must earn a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in all classes applied toward the minor requirements.
- Students can apply to the minor via their MyCWU account or by emailing CBAdvising@cwu.edu.
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Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Explain fundamental supply chain concepts, including purchasing, operations, logistics, and lean & continuous improvement principles.
- Analyze the role of analytical methods in supply chain decision-making, particularly in demand forecasting, network design, production scheduling, inventory management, and lean practices.
- Understand the technologies applied in supply chain processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and quality across operations.
- Apply industry best practices to optimize supply chain planning, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
- Evaluate the collaborative nature of supply chain activities and their impact on product flow efficiency and overall supply chain performance.
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