Two centuries ago, intrepid sailors transported barrels of pork, whiskey, fish and flour on the slow, uncertain journey to military outposts along the Great Lakes. Soon, drones will be dropping purchases at the feet of customers.
Supply is no longer a chain but a complex, interconnected network of suppliers, warehouses and distribution centers, all working in unison. The heavy haulers aren’t just trucks and ships but information—real-time data, predictive algorithms and AI-powered tools to optimize routes and forecast demand. But, even in our techno-dependent world, without a human touch, supply chains can crack.
The evolution of supply chain management has been nothing short of revolutionary, driving high demand for UW-Green Bay’s new master’s degree program in the field. Just as captains navigated the treacherous waters of Death’s Door peninsula centuries ago, skilled professionals are now needed to steer through increasingly complex and interconnected supply chain routes…