Why Global Supply Chain Management?
A Gap in Supply Chain Leadership
Globalization has changed the world and demands a new caliber of industry leadership. The global marketplace’s exponential growth has increased the demand for supply chain professionals. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in the logistics sector will be 30% by 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Today, both private and public organizations require supply chain professionals who can do more than just help them navigate the new reality. The Kendrick GSCI provides those technical skillsets and critical knowledge to set the benchmark for world-class global supply chain management. We cultivate and nurture supply chain professionals who are spearheading positive impact and transformations into more resilient and agile organizations.
Understanding how to operate with agility and efficiency within the global supply chain is no longer just a tactical function; it is an intrinsic business function. Kendrick GSCI recognizes this shift and leads the initiative to meet this critical human capital need.
Building the Next Generations
At the USC Marshall Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute, we work to instill in students the spirit and fervor of creating future leaders who will foster holistic leadership, embracing resiliency, agility, and sustainability in the organizations and communities that enrich the world.
The Institute is cultivating innovative, critical-thinking, and resilient student leaders in a digitally transformative, data-driven supply chain ecosystem delivering triple-bottom-line results: agility, resiliency, and sustainability. With NEAR, we can keep our member community up to date on industry macro and micro trends, news, and critical horizon scan.
Core Pillars

Research
Connecting the world through Network, Education and Advanced Research (NEAR)

Masters GSCM
Flexibly designed to meet your academic and professional goals

Global Summit
Connect leaders and create transformation through supply chain excellence

Certification
Enhance your education by completing the Lean supply chain certification course
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