Resources to Support Your Journey at USD
The Supply Chain Management Institute equips Knauss School of Business students and alumni with valuable skill-building tools such as career services, networking opportunities, facility and plant tours, discounts on professional memberships and more.
The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) is the student organization of SCMI and works closely with the Institute to support its activities.
Join a Nationally-Recognized Professional Organization
As a student, you can join forward-thinking professionals as members of one or more of the top supply chain management organizations. Most of these groups are free or affordably priced for you to join. They offer a great way to connect with student peers, faculty and industry professionals.
Get Expert Career Guidance at USD
The Knauss School of Business' Student Professional Development team has a dedicated career advisor (student professional development manager - SPDM) to help support your future career path in supply chain. Meet with your SPDM to practice interviewing, find career expos, networking events and more.
Connect with Supply Chain Organizations
To be a true center for thought leadership and excellence in the supply chain field, we maintain active industry connections and participation in some of the most well-known professional organizations. We encourage you to join some of these groups to expand your own network, find additional career opportunities and stay on top of the latest trends.
- ASCM: Association for Supply Chain Management
- ASCM-San Diego Chapter
- ASQ: American Society for Quality
- CAPPO: California Association of Public Procurement Officials
- CAPS Research: A Global Research Center for Strategic Supply Management
- CIPS: Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
- CSCMP: Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
- IPSERA: International Purchasing and Education and Research Association
- ISM: Institute for Supply Management
- ISM-San Diego Chapter
- NASPO: National Association of State Procurement Officials
- NCMA: National Contract Management Association
- NCMA: San Diego Chapter
- NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement
- NIGP-California Chapter
- POMS: Production and Operations Management Society
- SCMR: Supply Chain Management Review
- SIG: Sourcing Industry Group
- World Commerce & Contracting