Analysis of the incorporation of current trends in supply chain management within curricula

Abstract

The field of supply chain management is changing rapidly as new practices, concepts, and technologies are regularly implemented in practice to improve supply chain performance. The Association of Supply Chain Management (ASCM) publishes an annual list of the top 10 trends in supply chain management. Academic programmes must keep their curricula current to prepare students adequately to enter this dynamic field. We conducted an international survey of supply chain management academic programmes to determine the extent to which the current trends are covered in their curricula. Results showed that many trends are covered as at least a major topic in one course in most programmes, but some trends are not as pervasive. We provide recommendations for academic programmes looking to incorporate these top trends into their curricula.