From grocery shortages to issues securing computer chips for new cars, appliances and more, supply chain issues have been at the forefront over the past few years. Manufacturers, retailers and consumers are all experiencing the impact and high costs.
The news is not all bad. These challenges have also highlighted growing opportunities in supply chain careers.
Supply Chain Management
The average salary for supply chain jobs in Oakland County is $62,161.
Oakland Community College (OCC) will launch an associate degree in Supply Chain Management to meet the needs of the field’s growing job demand. The online degree program is tailored to break down the complicated systems of delivering products and services around the globe. Students will learn all aspects of supply chain management including working with data, logic, economic trends, contracts and business practices.
“Supply Chain Management is more than a degree; it’s the backbone of global commerce,” explains program director Eboni Mathis, PhD. “OCC’s program is designed to prepare students for real-world business operations.”
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With five campuses throughout Oakland County, OCC offers degrees and certificates in approximately 100 career fields as well as university transfer degrees in business, science and liberal arts. The College provides academic and developmental experiences allowing each student to reach their full potential and enhance the communities they serve. More than 40,000 students annually attend OCC; more than a million students have enrolled in the College since it opened in 1965.
