供应链管理（SCM）是行业中最重要的工作之一。21世纪的竞争的特征是供应链之间的竞争，而不是单个公司之间的竞争。URI供应链管理专业侧重于战略计划，设计，运营，运输，物流以及与货物，服务的采购，制造和交付有关的所有活动的改进。URI的专业被公认为是该国排名前25位的SCM计划之一，旨在为您提供连接主要业务流程的跨学科技能。该领域的职业机会是巨大的，并且会继续增长，因为目前有超过50％的供应链专业人员预计将在未来十年内退休。
Supply chain management is one of the most critical fields in the world of business today, and URI's supply chain management program is recognized as one of the top programs in the country. A major in supply chain management at URI will prepare you with the interdisciplinary and business analytics skills needed for linking major business processes and enhancing network innovation. The curriculum focuses on the strategic planning, design, operations, transportation, logistics, and improvement of all activities involved in the procurement, manufacture, and delivery of goods and services.<br><br>On completion of the major, students earn the prestigious professional certification of Certified Transportation & Logistics (CTL) professional awarded by the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), the premier supply chain professional organization.<br><br>The College of Business offers graduate study in supply chain management at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels. Through the Evening MBA program, students may elect to concentrate in supply chain management, and the Ph.D. program offers an operations and supply chain management specialization.