What is Industrial
Distribution?
Industrial distribution — moving
products from manufacturer to end-user, providing local inventory, technical
product support, sales and service — is a challenging and ever
evolving field. New computer technologies, increased competition and
continued growth in industrial markets make today's distribution remarkably
different from what it was only a few years ago.
It's an important segment of the economy — distribution of industrial
products in the United States is a $4 trillion business — more
than 10 percent of the gross national product.
Global competition facing industrial
distributors requires professionals with broad skills — the kinds
of skills developed by Texas A&M's Industrial Distribution Program.
Our graduates work effectively in all aspects of distribution —
manufacturing, plant maintenance, construction operations, accounting,
sales and marketing, purchasing, inventory and profit management.
We work hard to make sure the Industrial
Distribution Program at Texas A&M provides our graduates with the
education they need to perform effectively in today's competitive distribution
industry. We have important industry partnerships that help us make
ensure that our curriculum provides — and will continue to provide
— the education our graduates need, today and tomorrow.
