What  is Department of Supply Chain Management ?

In 2017, DHL Supply Chain commissioned Iharrington group LLC and the University of Maryland to conduct a survey on the supply and demand of talents in the global supply chain. Based on the consultation opinions of more than 350 global supply chain and operation experts, the newly released survey report (The Supply Chain Talent Shortage: From Gap To Crisis), showing that the global supply chain industry is facing a talent shortage. This shortage situation has evolved from a fault to a crisis. Leading companies understand that they must take action to solve this situation, or face the use of incompetent personnel in the future. The consequences of using more people to manage the supply chain are worrying potential problems, especially in certain industries, where supply chain talent gaps may threaten the global competitiveness of companies in them.

Education Goal Setting

To adapt to the development trends of Industry 4.0 and the era of supply chain competition, our department has established two educational goals. The first is to cultivate supply chain management professionals by emphasizing the integration of the four supply chain flows: business flow, information flow, cash flow, and logistics, thereby enhancing the logistical competitive advantage of industries. The second goal is to develop professionals with practical expertise in sustainable, blue, and technology supply chains.

The Focuses and Job Markets

By implementing the concept of industry-academia cooperation, we continuously redesign our curriculum. Through specialized research areas and internships, we cultivate the supply chain management professionals required by the industry, equipping them to promote cross-organizational collaboration within corporate groups. Leveraging Kaohsiung's dual geographical advantages as an international harbor city and a hub for the Southern Taiwan science and technology corridor, we focus on developing two distinctive fields: "Sustainable and Blue Supply Chains" and "Technology Supply Chains." The former concentrates on the marine economy, green port management, and the marketing and distribution of aquatic products. The latter aligns with high-value-added industries such as semiconductors and smart manufacturing. Through this differentiated positioning, we aim to establish a unique academic brand and industrial influence that are difficult to replicate.