Purdue University

Purdue University
Industrial Distribution Program
367 Knoy Hall
West Lafayette, IN 47909

Contact: Kathy Newton
Placement, Industrial Distribution Program
Phone: (765) 494-6080
Fax: (765) 494-0486
E-mail: kanewton@tech.purdue.edu
Web: www.tech.purdue.edu/it

Description

The Industrial Distribution program is designed to prepare students with the skills needed to serve the industrial distribution industry, one of the largest and fastest growing industrial segments in the U.S. and abroad. The Industrial Distribution curriculum provides students with a valuable blend of courses in industrial technology, distribution management, and business management. Purdue's program has established strong relationships with industry trade groups. Required technology courses include courses in material science, computer graphics, manual and automated manufacturing processes, and automatic identification and data capture. Courses in business and distribution management include industrial organizations, marketing, industrial sales and sales management, warehouse and inventory control, logistics and supply chain management, accounting and finance, and human resource management.