Supply Chain And Logistics Management (SCLM)

Overview

Supply chain and logistics professionals play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods, services, and information across global networks. They are responsible for tasks such as optimizing procurement and inventory management, streamlining transportation and distribution processes, and designing efficient supply chain networks. These professionals often analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities, forecast demand, and improve operational efficiency. Additionally, they collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to enhance service quality, strengthen supply chain resilience, and address broader social responsibility and sustainability considerations. Supply chain and logistics managers work across industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, technology, public procurement, and consulting. Their expertise in supply chain strategy, data analytics, risk management, and socially responsible sourcing makes them key contributors to an organization’s success in a competitive and dynamic marketplace.
 
MECOP supply chain and logistics interns gain hands-on experience in leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, alongside technical knowledge in tools like ERP systems, supply chain modeling software, and data visualization platforms. The profession emphasizes ethical decision-making, adaptability, collaboration, and a commitment to balancing efficiency with social and environmental responsibilities while ensuring supply chains remain resilient to disruptions.

Internship History

Active Company Participants

The following participating companies have taken SCLM students in the recent past (within the last 5 years):

• There are currently no actively participating companies that have taken this discipline in MECOP in the past 5 years.

Student Participation

Participating Universities

MECOP currently accepts Supply Chain And Logistics Management students from the following universities:

• Oregon State University - Discipline in Pilot - Discipline in Pilot

Internship Timeframes

The following timeframes have been laid out by our participating universities for when an internship should be offered. These timeframes have been structured to allow students to participate in the program and not fall behind on their upper-division coursework schedule beyond the terms that internships overlap.

Coursework Requirements

Each participating university discipline has a set of required courses that must be taken to stay on schedule for program participation. These requirements are optimized to provide the necessary skills to participate in MECOP's internships while minimizing the amount of time added to receiving a degree. If you are a student and want to discuss your current academic qualifications and to plan out your curriculum for participation, please see our directory of advisors.

MECOP Affiliated Advisors For This Discipline