Center for Supply Chain Research® - CSCR®

📈Yesterday, Penn State SCMA hosted representatives from the MIT Supply Chain Management Master's Program. The representatives spoke on the program and scholarship opportunities for students wanting to pursue graduate education. ✍️Undergraduate seniors can apply for the Supply Chain Excellence Award for the chance of up to $30,000 toward tuition and conditional acceptance into the masters program within the next 5 years. Apply here by March 10th: https://lnkd.in/g37Yf8bM

🚀 The Spring 2025 Dell Technologies Case Competition is open for registration! This is a fantastic opportunity for #PennStateSmeal second- and third-year students interested in supply chain. Students must register by March 12! Find more information and view registration details here: https://lnkd.in/gVXzWVB3

We are excited to announce that 17 of our corporate supporters were named to Forbes 2025 Best Large Employers list. Air Products, ALDI USA, Anheuser Busch Inc, Comcast, Dell Technologies, Georgia Pacific, GXO Logistics, Inc., The Hershey Company, Henkel, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, Rockwell Automation, Verizon, Volvo Group, Victoria’s Secret & Co. and Wegmans Food Markets all joined this esteemed list of companies. See Forbes' full list of the 2025 best large employers here: https://lnkd.in/gSDt5Wms

✅ Prepare, network, and take on every opportunity Tyler Resciniti, a #PennStateSmeal management information systems graduate, was recently featured to discuss how his coursework, particularly in SQL and database design, directly prepared him for his career at Hershey. Watch the full video feature here: https://lnkd.in/g5cDFgk8

Business as a force for good 🎗️💙 As a supply chain and information systems major and the Executive Director of THON 2025, Keegan Sobczak has honed the critical thinking and leadership skills needed to lead the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. He credits Smeal’s case-based learning, supportive professors, and business acumen for preparing him for this opportunity. This weekend, Keegan and the entire THON Community will once again take a stand against childhood cancer! Center for Supply Chain Research® - CSCR® Penn State THON™ 
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Two weeks ago, Maureen Sanchez, recently retired Vice President, CSS Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices, joined CSCR Executive Director Donna Palumbo-Miele's supply chain management courses as a guest speaker, bringing invaluable industry expertise to the classroom. With her extensive leadership experience, Maureen provided insights into the complexities of healthcare industry supply chains, innovation in healthcare logistics, and the strategies shaping the industry’s future. Her visit gave students a unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned executive who has navigated global supply chain challenges throughout her career. We sincerely appreciate Maureen’s time and wish her the best in her next adventure!

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💙🤍 We love our wonderful corporate supporters and are so grateful for their friendship, knowledge, and guidance. View the full CSCR Community of Practice here: https://ow.ly/mQSU50V0m5h

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Tom Nightingale, Board Member at 8T8 Partners, as a guest speaker in CSCR Executive Director Donna Palumbo-Miele’s Master’s in Supply Chain Management course. Tom shared his industry expertise, leadership insights, and strategic perspectives, providing students with a deeper understanding of the evolving supply chain landscape. His talk sparked valuable discussions and offered students the opportunity to engage directly with an industry leader. We appreciate his time and commitment to mentoring the next generation of supply chain professionals!

Akhil Kumar, professor of supply chain and information systems, and Mehmet Canayaz, assistant professor of finance, were both quoted in a Penn State News story about what DeepSeek is and what it means for the future of AI. Read here: https://ow.ly/vOFu50UTsFo

CSCR Corporate Supporter GXO Logistics, Inc. recently announced an expanded partnership with Castore to operate warehousing and transportation in the UK, US, and Europe. After a successful launch with the sportsware brand in the UK, GXO will be taking this partnership global, expanding to the Netherlands and United States. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/gAPxr_Md