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.
