Supply Chain and Operations Management involves the study of management concerns related to the design, decision-making, and implementation of operating systems. Although manufacturing and supply-chain systems receive primary emphasis, other areas of study include operating systems to provide services or information. In recent U.S. News & World Report rankings of business schools, the production/operations area at Krannert consistently ranks in the top 5 amoung business schools. The Krannert Supply Chain and Operations Management Program takes an analytical, operations-research, model-oriented approach. Supply Chain and Operations Management Programs at the Krannert School are recognized as Top 5 programs by US News and World Report and Business Week magazines, Coursework includes rigorous classes in economics, operations research & industrial engineering, Krannert Supply Chain and Operations Management Ph.D. students develop teaching skills under faculty guidance. Before graduation, every student is given the opportunity to demonstrate her/his teaching ability and Krannert Supply Chain and Operations Management students enjoy an affiliation with the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative whose programs provide intellectual and financial resources to support Supply Chain and Operations Management. Applicants should have a rigorous background in engineering, applied mathematics, and/or operations research. Work experience in supply chain and operations management is very desirable. A strong work ethic is essential.