Center for Supply Chain Research® - CSCR®

🌟To finish #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth, meet Sophia Piccirilli, SCIS '23, an International Trade/Transportation Governance and Compliance Manager at Procter & Gamble In her spotlight, Sophia explains how she pivoted after an opportunity did not go as planned and then the decision to join Proctor & Gamble. Read her spotlight here: https://lnkd.in/gAT5wTSE

Today and every day, we're thankful for our #PennState Smeal community 🫶 #Thanksgiving #WeAre #Community #Thankful

It's scholarship season 🔔✍️ The R. Gene Richter Scholarship fund at the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) in partnership with the R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation provides a $15,000 scholarship ($7,500 for December graduates) to individuals seeking education in supply management or procurement. Applications close on January 24, 2025. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/7Qn050UfotE

🌟 Ben Krantweiss, SCIS '23, is an Advisory Associate at KPMG US in their Advisory Supply Chain practice. In his #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth spotlight, Ben shares about his decision to pursue a master's in supply chain management at Smeal and his consulting journey with KPMG. Read his story here: https://lnkd.in/gA4CZDB7

Kicking it to a new level ⚽👏 CSCR Corporate Supporter Henkel has become an official partner of U.S. Soccer, with the pair signing a multi-year deal. This partnership has wide implications for Men and Women's U.S. soccer, with particular emphasis on youth soccer programs. Read more here: https://ow.ly/hceH50U9kTV

Shoutout to the supply chain leaders across our Commonwealth Campuses 🗣️👏 Joshua Krause, Penn State Fayette student, is currently pursuing his second degree in project and supply chain management while serving as Speaker of the Commonwealth and on the Commonwealth Fee Board, where he helps oversee the allocation of student fees across Penn State’s campuses. Read about his story here: https://ow.ly/mKox50U88fY

🌟 Benjamin Delaney, SCIS '22, is an Oracle Supply Chain Consultant at AXIA Consulting. In his #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth spotlight, Ben shares about his supply chain career and the decision to pivot his journey a year after college. Read his feature here: https://lnkd.in/gxvUKADi

Attention supply chain students 🗣️ North American Van Lines is hosting their first annual Logistics Scholarship Competition! Three qualified entrants will each win a $1,000 scholarship towards their degree in logistics or supply chain management at the college or university of their choice. Applications close on December 15, 2024. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/lCWn50U4A2u

Happy #NationalCareerDevelopmentMonth! This November, we are spotlighting alumni journeys from Penn State into their career. 🚀 Sarah Roman, SCIS '20, is currently working towards a master's in supply chain management at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In her spotlight, she explains her career journey and taking the leap to pursue her master's degree. Read her spotlight here: https://ow.ly/jhF750U2Jvv

This Veteran’s Day, we're recognizing some #PennState Smeal students, staff, and faculty who have served in the armed forces or are currently serving. 🇺🇸 Read more about their unique stories connecting their service to the military and their contributions to Smeal: https://ow.ly/8e1s50U3XB9