PhD in Management - Supply Chain and Operations Management in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University

Supply Chain and Operations Management focuses on analyzing and managing the design, decision processes, and execution of operational systems. While manufacturing and supply-chain systems are the primary focus, the field also encompasses service and information-based operating systems. Krannert's production/operations programs consistently rank among the top 5 in U.S. News & World Report's business school evaluations. The Krannert School's Supply Chain and Operations Management Program emphasizes analytical, operations-research methodologies with a strong modeling component. Recognized as a Top 5 program by both U.S. News & World Report and Business Week, the curriculum features demanding courses in economics, operations research & industrial engineering. Doctoral candidates in Krannert's Supply Chain and Operations Management program cultivate teaching expertise through faculty mentorship, with all students required to showcase their instructional capabilities before completing their degrees. The program maintains a partnership with the Global Supply Chain Management Initiative, offering both academic and financial support for research in this field. Ideal candidates possess substantial training in engineering, applied mathematics, or operations research. Professional experience in supply chain and operations management is highly valued, along with a dedicated approach to academic rigor.