Lenovo and Bellevue University partner on new digital course on supply chains and logistics, promising ‘smarter technology for all’

Technology giant Lenovo has teamed up with Bellevue University in Nebraska to launch two new digital courses on supply chains and logistics, aiming to help develop the next generation of supply chain professionals.

According to a 2024 report by consultants McKinsey & Company, a shortage of digital talent is hindering efforts toward supply chain transformation, with 90 percent of companies surveyed reporting a lack of sufficient talent to meet their digitization goals.

The new Supply Chain Operations & Project Management Certificate of Completion will offer professionals sought-after skills over two three-credit hour courses: Management of Supply Chain Operations and Advanced Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. 

The master’s-level courses can be taken concurrently, allowing learners to complete the certificate in less than eight months.

“We believe that bringing real-world Global Supply Chain experience and learning directly into an education curriculum is precisely the optimal way to upskill the workforce of the future,” explains Ben Massie, Vice President, Global Supply Chain at Lenovo. “Teaming up with Bellevue allows us to attract the right talent using the right technology and deliver on our mission to make ‘smarter technology for all’ a reality.”

Bellevue says it will use the breadth and depth of Lenovo’s supply chain expertise across its diverse learner and corporate network. 

Massie adds: “With a network of over 30 manufacturing sites across nine markets, Lenovo’s supply chain is one of our core strengths. By bringing our real-life case studies and insights into the curriculum, we aim to equip students with the skills to succeed in the complex and dynamic working environment. Partnering with Bellevue University, which has a strong track record of working with organizations, allows us to share our knowledge and together build the supply chain experts of the future."

“With a deep focus on employee growth planning, we’re uniquely qualified to help adult learners and the employers we partner with upskill or reskill their supply chain workforce,” adds Dr. Rich Lombardo, Executive Director at Bellevue University’s Workforce Skills Academy. “Working together, we can ensure that the next generation has the skills and knowledge needed to deal with the complexities that are ever-present in global supply chains.”

Dr. Lombardo also notes that professionals completing the program will receive two digital badges, a certificate of completion, and six graduate-level credit hours transferable to a master’s degree.

Last year, Bellevue University launched two new master's programmes to provide students with crucial leadership and organisational skills.