Supply Chain & Information Systems

By majoring in Supply Chain and Information Systems at Smeal, you will learn how to manage every aspect of the networks that businesses use to acquire, produce, and deliver goods and services all over the world—with special attention given to the role of information technology in synchronizing supply chains. Additionally, students learn how to think across the three dimensions that are so critical for success in tomorrow’s business environment: people, processes, and information technology.

 

For more information about the Supply Chain and Information Systems major, visit:

Smeal Majors: undergrad.smeal.psu.edu/majors/supply-chain-information-systems

Academics & Advising: ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/academics-advising/information-on-smeal-majors/supply-chain-and-information-systems

Major Sustainability: majorsustainability.smeal.psu.edu/

 

 

To learn more about student organizations related to your major and/or interests, visit ugstudents.smeal.psu.edu/student-organizations.

 

 

Supply Chain and Information Systems Career Paths

Below are just a few of the many career paths you can take with a supply chain and information systems degree. Check out these websites to learn more about careers in your major!

Featured Alumni

Deac Allen

Penn State Alumni
  • Media, Pennsylvania
  • Supply Chain, Drop Ship, and Reverse Logistics Leader Creating Multimillion-Dollar Financial Savings by Optimizing Labor & Inventory & Transportation

Aniruddh Sameth

Penn State Alumni
  • San Francisco, California
  • Global Supply Manager Apple

Michelle Wright

Penn State Alumni
  • Dallas, Texas
  • Co-Program Manager DFW Career Search Networking Group

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