National Center for Supply Chain Automation Education: Industry Survey

This 45-page paper, published by the National Center for Supply Chain Automation, discusses results from a research study put in place to "gather information and analyze national trends related to the emerging occupation of Supply Chain Technicians." The paper begins with an introduction that touches on common salaries in supply chain management and how important the field has become. The rest of the paper then discusses the makeup of supply chain management: where most of the jobs are (California, Texas, and Florida), the size of businesses that employ supply chain managers, different technologies used in supply chain management (bar codes, radio frequency components, transportation control systems), and employment. The paper provides a starting point for individuals interested in learning more about possible careers in supply chain management.