Here's what employers and alumni are saying about IDM:

I picked the IDM major because it was the most demanding program within the College of Business, offered smaller class sizes, and more real-world experience.  I completed three internship experiences, including one that lasted 7 months.  I firmly believe that these work experiences were influential in my varied employment opportunities upon graduation.
-Diane Deeds, IDM '91 Procter & Gamble

I draw upon my IDM education every day.  Working within operations, I interface with employees, management, inbound and outbound logistics, procurement of supplies, and work with my operations project team.  These are the skills that are stressed throughout the IDM curriculum, the senior capstone practicum, and the internships you have while a member of the IDM program.
-Kevin Meyer, IDM '02 National City Bank

I was always more interested in back end operations versus sales and the IDM curriculum allowed me to focus my efforts on production and supply chain management... The curriculum allowed pursuits of varied job opportunities in the value chain, including procurement, supply chain, management training.
-Michael O'Brien, IDM '88 Starbucks Coffee Company

The University of Illinois should be really proud of the job that all students do representing the IDM program.  We (Caterpillar) appreciate the opportunity to working with both the students and faculty in the future.
-Craig Barley, Caterpillar