This major is concerned with the approaches to efficiently integrate the flow of materials, finances, and information from suppliers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, retailers to the final customer, and back again. Walmart was able to cut costs with distribution costs estimated at a mere 1.7% of its cost of sales – far superior to competitors like Kmart (3.5%) and Sears (5%). Both Supply Chain Management and technology combine to make that major the future of successful business approaches. Skills needed include high math skills as well as systems thinking.
Recommended Min GPA = 3.0 or above.