Supply Chain Management Systems and Curriculum Reviews: What Are We Teaching About Supply Chain Management Systems? Do We Need to Modify Our Curriculums?

Abstract

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has brought the supply chain to the attention of everyone. In order to make supply chains work effectively and efficiently, a number of automated supply chain management systems are needed. This paper looks at the need to conduct curriculum reviews in order to ensure that the students in supply chain programs are not being harmed by the lack of exposure to the various systems needed in the supply chain. The analysis looks at the systems required for an Enterprise Certification compared to the systems reflected in a sample of supply chain management syllabi. The conclusions include the need to conduct curriculum reviews on a regular basis to ensure the best possible education of the students. This recommendation is critical for all education systems and not just supply chain management systems courses.