Supply Chain Management

What types of required skills are necessary?

Procurement and Distribution of products

Scholarly Articles that have been peer reviewed and can explain the necessity of procuring and distributing products around the world.

Communication

The skilful expression, transmission and interpretation of knowledge and ideas.

Source: Bisogni, Paolo. Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Brasov. Economic Sciences. Series V; Brasov1 (2008): 1-4.

Inventory Control

Li, G. G., Zhou, J. Y., & Yang, T. (2014). The research of inventory management based on the supply chain. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 687-691, 5116-5119. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy2.apus.edu/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.687-691.5116

What is the job description for an SCM?

Define the description of a Supply Chain Manager

Source:

Gould, L. S. (2005). WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUPPLY CHAIN MANAgEMENT. Automotive Design & Production, 117(2), 52-53. Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/217445668?accountid=8289

Types of Entry Level Positions

What is the median salary?

Amount for median salary

Source: Blanchard, DaveAuthor InformationView Profile. Material Handling & Logistics; Cleveland (Feb 19, 2014).

Difference in pay between Men and Women?

According to our 2014 Supply Chain Salary Survey, the disparity is quite eye-opening: Not only do men outnumber women by a staggering figure (93% men vs 7%), but they outearn them by a sizable amount as well: $107,811 vs. $81,595.

Source: Blanchard, DaveAuthor InformationView Profile. Material Handling & Logistics; Cleveland (Feb 19, 2014).

What kind of education is required?

The Typical Entry Level Education is a Bachelor's Degree.

Is experience in the field needed?

No. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, it is not necessary to have either experience in the field or on the job training.