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Supply Chain Management

The field of supply chain management (SCM) involves the acquisition of components and finished goods from original sources, production scheduling and manufacturing, and the logistics functions necessary to flow components inbound to manufacturing and finished goods outbound to wholesalers, retailers, and/or directly to end users.

Operations Management

Operations management involves the application of managerial, analytical, and technical skills to effective problem solving pertaining to the transformation of resources across the entire supply chain.

SSCMA Group Photo in front of a Meijer experience
Illustration of a global map with arrows and location pins all over, depicting a visual description of supply chains
Two people shaking hands in a warehouse environment, one in a safety vest and one in a collared shirt and clipboard
Page last modified September 22, 2026