From the course: Careers in Supply Chain and Operations

Unlock the full course today

Join today to access over 24,700 courses taught by industry experts.

Analysts, journalists, and educators in supply chain and operations

Analysts, journalists, and educators in supply chain and operations

From the course: Careers in Supply Chain and Operations

Start my 1-month free trial Buy for my team

Analysts, journalists, and educators in supply chain and operations

“

- Where do people learn about the supply chain in the first place? And how do they stay current with all of the rapidly-evolving technologies and trends? It turns out our whole professional community depends a lot on educators, journalists, and analysts. They study what's happening in supply chains, and then share what they've learned with the rest of us. It might surprise you to know that there are jobs for supply chain teachers even in some high schools, and many community colleges and universities have full-time teaching positions for supply chain faculty. There are also private training companies that offer certification training, and there's a need for academic research around supply chain management and engineering. Now, if working in a university isn't your thing, then you can also do research as an industry analyst or a consultant. These folks look at company after company, studying trends and making recommendations about how to make improvements. There are also journalists…

Contents