Strong Advisory Board Supports New Supply Chain and Transportation Management Program in College of Business
Nevada Today
May 13, 2024
John Seelmeyer
The plan aims to establish a major in Supply Chain and Transportation Management by the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year and targets 130 declared majors by the subsequent year. The SCTM program currently only offers a minor.
The program was launched through the financial support of ITS Logistics, a major third-party logistics provider headquartered in Reno. The company sees strong demand for the program’s students, said Scott Pruneau, the chief executive officer of ITS Logistics.
“Logistics is ultimately about collaboration and problem solving. As northern Nevada becomes an increasingly important logistics hub, the need for talent across a wide range of disciplines is also becoming increasingly important,” said Pruneau. “This program will be an integral part of developing talent to meet this need while providing a fantastic growth opportunity for the next generation of supply chain professionals in our community.”
“With further investment, awareness and community support we believe this program can be truly impactful to our community and the logistics industry,” Pruneau said.
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