BANGALORE, INDIA: Infosys today announced a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC), one of the world's leading private research universities, to work closely with the Center of Global Supply Chain Management (CGSCM) at the University's Marshall School of Business.
CGSCM will focus on advancing global supply chain management through three core activities - establishing a robust industry network, offering a variety of education programs and performing advanced rSupply Chain Management is a growing field and accounts for $10 trillion or roughly 14 percent of the Gross World Product - the United States alone will need over 1,000,000 qualified professionals in this field by 2016*. USC Marshall's CGSCM will offer the first globally integrated Master's program on supply chain management aligned to its mission of NEAR (Networking, Education and Advanced Research).
Highlights:
· As a founding member, Infosys in partnership with USC Marshall will play a key role on the CGSCM board to design the Center's charter of activities and its future growth
· Infosys will contribute topics for advanced research and thought leadership papers. It will also coordinate with other CGSCM members including industry experts, organizations, trade bodies and local authorities, to conduct the Center's activities
· CGSCM's multi-faceted program comprises of a Master's degree, specialized training courses and Six Sigma Certification classes for working executives. The Master's program, offered online and on campus, will include two experiential learning trips to key supply chain hubs
· The Center will also host roundtable conferences, industry forums and panels, networking events and speaker series. Additionally, it will conduct research on challenges faced by companies operating in and contributing to the supply chain space
· CGSCM's other partners include leading multinational corporations from various industries
Nick Vyas, Director, USC Marshall Center of Global Supply Chain Management (CGSCM) said:"The global supply chain space is seeing strong growth, with the United States alone spending nearly 10% of its GDP on supply chain activities every year. Capitalizing upon the Center's global network and industry experience, along with the university's renowned faculty, we hope to cultivate top talent and become the principal thought leader in the realm of global supply chain management. The USC Marshall CGSCM will work closely with Infosys and other companies across the globe to bridge the existing gap between supply and demand for skilled executives, who can meet the growing and complex demands of the supply chain industry."