Hi all,

I am hoping for some help. I have 15 years of experience in supply chain (mainly forecasting ordering and logistics) and find myself at a stand still.
I am looking to potentially continue my education to progress my career, but I am not sure what direction would be best. I have BA but no graduate school and no certifications.
Are there lots of opportunities to combine my experience with data analytics? Any other suggestions?

Thank you.

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