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Industry Impacts

Master of Industrial Distribution Results

See how Texas A&M University's Master of Industrial Distribution program has improved the lives of graduates from our program. We teach the skills needed for our students to become company leaders.

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Take Action Toolkit

The world is currently dealing with a level of disruption to the supply chain that we’ve never encountered, and no segment is more affected by this than industrial distribution.

Beyond an MBA - Why Leaders in Industrial Distribution Should Consider a Specialized Degree

Beyond an MBA

Although MBA programs have their place in the distribution industry, specialized master’s programs that focus specifically on industrial distribution can offer students more focused training.

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Emphasizing Human Connection

The resounding result of information gathered across the 70 MID students, all working full-time in various functional areas and across multiple distribution channels, is the need to fortify both internal and external practices within the organization to be a successful leader.

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GSG Case Study

GSG sent its vice president of sales and vice president of finance to Texas A&M’s Master of Industrial Distribution program in 2010. They immediately came to trust its value as a program and became determined to continue investing in potential leaders by sending them through the program.

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Valin Case Study

Valin leverages Texas A&M’s Master of Industrial Distribution program to develop employees who are experts within their departments. Professionals who graduate from the program bring back a deeper understanding of the distribution industry, preparing them to grow into company leaders.

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Company Spotlights

Former Master of Industrial Distribution students who work for Valin and GSG reflect on the impact of the program on their professional lives.

Industry Advisory Board

The Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) Advisory Board reviews the current curriculum, program delivery, and technology for the MID program. The board assists with recruitment, marketing, and other related matters. Board members present advice, feedback, and expertise to the MID Program. Members are required to attend the annual advisory board meeting at the Texas A&M University campus and participate in the Capstone Project presentations the following day. They also participate in the development of educational and public informational events. Membership is for a three-year term.

We currently have 12 members on our board, who hold positions ranging from President to Chief Operations Officer to Manager to Sales Advisor and more. They work for the following companies: AFS Logistics, LLC.; Alcon; Bray International, Inc.; ChampionX Artificial Lift; Cummins; Duncan Supply Company, Inc.; EPICOR; Grainger; Lockheed Martin; Netskope; Rexel USA and Rheem Northeast Distribution.