For the first time, Gartner Research, an authoritative source for SCM program rankings, recognized Georgia Southern Parker College’s undergraduate SCM degree as a top-25 program in North America. At the same time, per The SCM Journal’s List, the program ranks #30 globally and #22 in North America for empirical SCM research. The Georgia Southern Parker College’s SCM program is one of only 12 institutions ranked in the top-25 in North America for both undergraduate teaching and empirical research.

“We are delighted that Georgia Southern University’s Supply Chain Management undergraduate program is ranked #17 in North America by Gartner Research. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as the invaluable support from our industry partners. Together, we are committed to delivering supply chain management programs that position students for success in this dynamic field,” commented Scott Ellis, Ph.D., professor and chair, Department of Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

Tim Lavoie (LOGT, 2011), CSCP, CTL, director of strategic accounts at C.H. Robinson added, “Georgia Southern’s Supply Chain Management program continues to produce exceptional quality to the business community with both purposeful research and by developing talented, knowledgeable graduates as recognized by Gartner. As part of a company that has hired several graduates of the program, I recognize that Georgia Southern’s SCM students are well-prepared to make meaningful impacts to the organizations they join. The high level of focus by the Parker College’s faculty and staff to continue to produce such excellent results to further the overall supply chain community is clear.”