Our mission
Transforming the Next Wave of Socially Responsible Supply Chain Leaders
The Supply Chain Management Institute (SCMI) at USD’s Knauss School of Business is at the forefront of developing and disseminating supply chain knowledge and industry best practices. We provide a fertile environment for scholars, students and industry partners to collaborate and drive thought leadership, apply research and create practical solutions for the greater supply chain profession. And by supporting supply chain management students at USD, we are advancing knowledge and developing future leaders. Become part of the next wave of supply chain leaders who are creating agile and sustainable systems to support socially responsible business operations in the global arena.
Student Support
As a USD student, the SCMI supports the advancement of your supply chain knowledge and helps you build valuable industry skills that will land you a coveted supply chain position at major San Diego companies such as Qualcomm, SDG&E, General Atomics and others. And, if you're interested in diving deep into a supply chain topic, reach out to ask us how you can participate in a research project with one of our expert professors.
Industry Opportunities
As a San Diego professional, you can enhance your company's supply chain performance and stay on top of industry trends and best practices by attending our research-led workshops and conferences. Our programs are led by USD's expert supply chain management faculty and influential professionals from leading supply chain organizations.
Student Opportunities
Supply Chain Management Association
For students. Led by students. Join the Supply Chain Management Association to learn cutting-edge knowledge on supply chain management. You will also get exposure to professional development opportunities, expand your network with supply chain professionals and alumni and opportunities to nurture your leadership skills.
Supply Chain Management Career Fair
USD’s Knauss School of Business is one of the only universities to host an annual supply chain management-focused career fair. Every year, we invite all undergraduate and graduate students and alumni from USD’s business and engineering schools to attend. Attendees create a resume to share with companies before the career fair and have the opportunity to pitch themselves to employers at the event.
Professional Membership Discounts
As a student, you can join forward-thinking professionals as a member of top supply chain management organizations. Through SCMI, you can enjoy free or discounted membership to the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), and National Contract Management Association (NCMA).
Professional Supply Chain Conferences
Fall Forum
Join industry professionals from an array of organizations, as well as educators and students — tomorrow's supply chain leaders — to explore how organizations are adapting their supply chains to meet these challenges. Hosted at the University of San Diego, this year's Supply Chain Management Institute Fall Forum will be dedicated to adapting supply chains to the "next normal" and creating competitive advantage.
Spring Symposium
At the SCMI Spring Symposium, gain industry insights and learn about future supply chain trends while exchanging ideas and collaborating with industry peers, supply chain educators and students. In just one virtual, value-packed day, you will hear from some of the most progressive minds who will provide visionary insights into how they are applying innovative processes and technologies to create more resilient supply chains.
Get Involved
Become an SCMI Advisory Board Member
There are a myriad of benefits to becoming an advisory board member of USD’s Supply Chain Management Institute. Depending on your membership level, you can increase exposure for your organization, have a business problem analyzed in a student-led research project, get access to member-only publications and reports, enjoy discounted rates to our industry conferences and much more.
Become a Corporate Sponsor
Get high-level visibility and recognition for your organization by sponsoring one of our annual events including the Fall Forum conference, Spring Symposium conference and our student career fair. You can also sponsor one of our frequently offered professional development seminars.
Pay it Forward
Our students are brilliant and passionate about making the world a better place by learning how to create socially responsible supply chains. By making a gift, you help these students continue exploring opportunities that allow them to develop their skills and influence the future of supply chain operations. On behalf of our students, alumni and business community, thank you for investing in us.