The Center for Supply Chain Excellence at the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business trains, supports and informs the community through our programming. We strive to improve profitability for the entire supply chain industry and are dedicated to ensuring Saint 直播自慰视频 University leads the field to prepare supply chain professionals for future challenges.
About the Center
SLU鈥檚 Center for Supply Chain Excellence offers training and education about various supply chain tools and activities 鈥� such as supplier relationships, purchasing management, operations and inventory management, logistics and transportation, quality measurement and information technology 鈥� through programs, events, publications and interactions with corporate supply chain professionals.
The center has three objectives to support resource professionals in meeting the demands of today's industry.
- Provide management training seminars on the application of best practices within the global supply chain management field to improve the financial performance of organizations
- Actively support academic and curriculum development in the area of global supply chain management for area colleges and universities
- Engage in advanced research on application tools in the field of supply chain management
We pursue these objectives in cooperation with our diverse membership and partnerships, including affiliation with leading companies in the St. 直播自慰视频 metropolitan region, including APICS and the American Society for Quality, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Institute for Supply Management, Missouri Enterprise, National Contract Management Association and National Defense Transportation Association.
Continuing Educational Programs
About Continuing Educational Programs
Events
The Center for Supply Chain Excellence sponsors several events throughout the year. To ensure that our participants and the community stay engaged and involved, we bring in a variety of distinguished academicians.
Distinguished Guest Speaker Series
The Distinguished Guest Speaker Series incorporates interactive panel discussions and social networking that highlight the various challenges and innovations within the supply chain industry.
Learn More About the Distinguished Guest Speaker Series
Convergence Conference
The CSCE co-hosts this day-long supply chain industry conference each spring in partnership with the St. 直播自慰视频 Operations Collective.
Learn More About the Convergence Conference
Membership and Benefits
The success of the Center for Supply Chain Excellence is dependent upon the support, expertise and dedication of the center鈥檚 diverse board of directors. We welcome new members to join our commitment to excellence in supply chain education and programming.
The Center for Supply Chain Excellence offers businesses the opportunity to join the program as a member. There are various membership levels, each offering various benefits upon enrollment. For more information regarding membership, contact Director Vineet Sharma or the center at cscms@slu.edu.
Research and Publications
The Center for Supply Chain Excellence participates in the research, writing and publishing of industry-related content to help further the understanding of supply chain management.