Why Supply Chain Management?
Supply chain management touches every function of global commerce: marketing, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, inventory management, information technology, and customer relations. It’s not simply a tactical function; it’s a business function. It’s about the people, processes, and technology that propel products through the global economy.
Now more than ever, companies need innovative leaders with the vision and skill to manage the entire life cycle of goods and services. Companies are seeking leaders with backgrounds in engineering, economics, information science, systems analysis, and other fields who have the specialized knowledge to hit the ground running and solidify the company’s long-term competitive advantage.
The Ross School's Master of Supply Chain Management Program (MSCM), ranked No. 2 in the nation, delivers those leaders. Students in our program learn from Ross' world-renowned faculty in operations and management science, as well as top-ranked researchers in all business disciplines. MSCM students are admitted to the Tauber Institute for Global Operations, a partnership between the Ross School and U-M's College of Engineering. In addition, students develop ties to industry through the MSCM Corporate Advisory Council, a consortium of senior executives and decision-makers for Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Upon graduation Ross alumni join a network of more than 40,000 business school graduates and half a million University of Michigan alumni around the world.
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Mike Duffy
"The MSCM Program delivers candidates who learn to think and act like general managers. Having leaders with both supply chain expertise and strong business acumen is critical for us to deliver on our goals and strategies."  Read More Watch Mike's Video
Kevin Harrington
"By contributing to the Corporate Advisory Council, I get to know the MSCM students firsthand. It’s a great opportunity to watch students perform and develop, which greatly informs hiring decisions." Read More Watch Kevin's Video
Suresh Krishna
"Working with faculty and students on Tauber projects is a great way for me to tap some tremendous expertise and generate results in a very, very short period of time. That connection between industry and academia is a unique cornerstone of this program." Read More Watch Suresh's Video
Tom Mayor
"I’m looking for very sophisticated executives who can really enhance the development of manufacturing logistics, supply chain, and retail on a global basis. Ross has the ability to find and develop those experts." Read More
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Sanjay Ramaswamy
"There’s an incredible openness on the part of the Ross faculty to invite industry leaders’ ideas about what is most relevant to the work we do. By shaping the curriculum, CAC members help make sure MSCM students hit the ground running." Read More
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Samar Sarma
"As an alumnus, I feel the one-year format is perfect for the person who is sure about a career in supply chain management. You get into industry quickly and see a fast return on your investment. I enjoy sharing my perspective as a member of the CAC." Read More
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Executive VP
VP of Global Business Operations 
VP of Global Operations and Integration
Senior Executive Adviser 
Chief Information Officer, Supply Chain
Principal Consultant, Value Chain Planning Group