Operations and Supply Chain Center

Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute exists to connect the world through Global Supply Chain Management with Network, Education, and Advanced Research (NEAR). Capitalizing upon its global network, industry experience and renowned faculty, USC Marshall is poised to become one of the top thought leaders in the realm of global supply chain management. As an industry leader in cultivating top business talent, the Randall R. Kendrick Global Supply Chain Institute will lead the effort to streamline efficiency and supply chain in our increasingly global economy. Our state of the art resource institute will work with country-specific supply chain gateways to keep our member community updated with news, trends and critical changes in the industry.

Founded in 2005, the Research Institute for Regulatory Economics is a think tank with the goal of building up knowledge on the interplay between competition and demands for regulation. The pursued research focused in the beginning mainly on network-based energy supplying and electronic communications industries. Since 2020 the institute expanded its research focus regarding climate change.The Research Institute for Regulatory Economics convenes international researchers for scientific exchange on the subjects of efficiency measurement in regulated industries, efficacy and effects of regulation as well as the relationship between regulation and investment/innovation. We strive for a productive sharing of knowledge with practitioners, allowing us to ally academic research with politically relevant decision-making processes.

The CEO aims to become the premier centre in Canada at facilitating excellence and innovation in operations. The Centre has two major areas of focus:Research - The Centre has engaged in several government and industry-sponsored projects including network design, capacity planning, and forecasting. For more information on current and past projects, see the Research Projects section. Student Development - The Centre partners with local organizations to provide projects with an Operations Management flavor. Business students bid on projects and complete them as part of their coursework. In addition, the Centre assists in organizing annual events such as the Industry Mixer and the Student Conference on Operations (SCOPE) to raise the profile of operations management among students and the industry. For more information, see information under Student Projects in the Research Projects section.

The Pitt Business Center for Supply Chain Management promotes the pursuit of excellence in supply chain management by conducting research projects, educational programs, and outreach activities in close collaboration with corporate partners, professional organizations, and other schools within the University of Pittsburgh.

The Grainger Center for Supply Chain Management is dedicated to supply chain excellence. Executive and alumni boards, industry partners, and faculty support undergraduate, master’s, and MBA students with applied learning opportunities and a cross-functional curriculum. Students gain experience and knowledge in the areas of marketing, operations management, financial management, and analytics.

The Erdman Center introduces full-time MBA students in the technology strategy and product management specialization, as well as UW–Madison pharmacy students, and master’s students in business analytics to industry practices and prepares you for a wide range of cutting-edge careers. You will meet and exchange ideas with executives, managers, and consultants and you will benefit from a strong network of current and past students.