USF Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability October 2021 |
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK |
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Dear Supply Chain Colleagues:
On behalf of Monica Wooden, our students, business partners, U.S. and Florida statewide municipal & regulatory leaders, Muma College of Business leadership, faculty and staff, please join us this month for a celebration of the long-awaited 2021 grand opening of the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability on Tuesday, Oct. 26. Our open house will be from 2–4 p.m.
About this event
Supply chain management, reverse logistics and sustainability are of great interest to businesses across all industries. We are fervent believers in the alignment of the university's curriculum, student readiness and the unprecedented business community demand for turnkey talent. Sustaining profitability, innovation and the talent pipeline are absolutely essential in today's competitive marketplace.
Please join us on Oct. 26 to celebrate the grand opening of the center, which is the first center of its kind in Florida that spearheads efforts related to the supply chain major (both BS and MS), industry research and business partner engagement.
The event will feature a luncheon, special student guests, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an open house of the center.
Event Details:
Date:
Oct. 26, 2021
Location:
On the Tampa campus. Guests should park on the west side of the Yuengling Center parking lot.
Luncheon & Ribbon Cutting:
11:45 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Open House:
2-4 p.m.
In other news, the official run-up of relevant, up-to-date webinars, in support of the Florida Supply Chain Summit 2022, begin this month with an exciting five-part series, held biweekly from Oct. 14 through Dec. 8.
Please read on for more details!
And all the best for playoff post-season baseball month!
Go Tampa Bay Rays!
Elaine Singleton
Executive Director
Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability
Muma College of Business
University of South Florida
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Table of Contents
1. From the Executive Director's Desk
2. Important Dates
3. Monica Wooden Center Grand Opening
4. A Webinar Series for The Ages
5. Intern Spotlight
6. Student Spotlight
7. Alumni Spotlight
8. Faculty Spotlight
9. Virtual Coffee Meeting
10. USF Supply Chain Abroad
11. CSCMP – What is Supply Chain Management?
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Supply Chain Webinar Series: Enterprise Florida — Oct. 14 from 2-3 p.m.
Teams invite to be sent out.
Supply Chain Webinar Series: AccuSpeechMobile — Oct. 26 from 3-4 p.m.
Teams invite to be sent out.
Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability Grand Opening — Oct. 26 from 2-4 p.m. at BSN 2401, located in Muma College of Business
Supply Chain Webinar Series: Space Florida — Nov. 8 from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Teams invite to be sent out.
Supply Chain Webinar Series: Kuehne + Nagel — Nov. 15 from 2-3 p.m.
Teams invite to be sent out.
Supply Chain Webinar Series: Project44 — Dec. 8 at 2-3 p.m.
Teams invite to be sent out.
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Monica Wooden Center Grand Opening |
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YOU’RE INVITED!!!
We are excited to celebrate the grand opening of the Monica Wooden Center on Oct. 26.
Drop in for our open house between 2-4 p.m. at BSN 2401.
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Our mission at the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability is to provide leading-edge supply chain management education, research and service to support students and industry.
Come see where we make our mission a reality!
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FLORIDA SUPPLY CHAIN SUMMIT 2022 PRESENTS: A Webinar Series for The Ages:
World Wide Ocean Trade
Enterprise Florida
Warehouse & Logistics Technology Update
Florida Spaceports
Digital Logistics on the Map
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We are excited to introduce our webinar series featuring amazing speakers from the industry!
This is a great way to get early exposure to informative and relevant supply chain topics from professionals.
All this leads up to our Third Annual Florida Supply Chain Summit in March 2022. The summit provides opportunities to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge about emerging trends, technology and the workforce.
Hundreds of supply chain leaders attend from a variety of distributors, wholesalers, 3PL’s, manufacturers, government officials, educators, professional organizations, and the list goes on.
Links to the webinars will be sent separately.
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INTERN SPOTLIGHT
Name: Mackenzie Bickel
Degree: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management
Graduation: August 2022
Employer: BlueGrace Logistics
Job Title: Operations intern
What were some challenges of doing an internship and how did you handle it?
One major challenge is allowing yourself to make mistakes from which you can learn valuable lessons. I handled this by forcing myself to try new things at work and did not allow myself to say no when my supervisors asked if I was willing to complete tasks I had never done before.
What do you want to achieve through your current internship?
I want to gain as much knowledge and experience as possible. I am very interested in 3PLs and freight forwarding services, so I hope to make many connections that could help me in my future career.
How did you prepare yourself to have an internship with BlueGrace Logistics and your previous internship experiences?
I prepared myself by not being afraid to ask for opportunities. One of the hardest parts of beginning an internship is finding the company that is right for you and having the confidence to request an interview. I did not submit a formal application for either of my internships since I went directly to the source to find them. This took a lot of confidence, but it was all worth it in the end.
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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
Name: Noam Peleg
USF Degree: Master's degree in supply chain management
Graduation: August 2022
What brought you to the University of South Florida?
COVID-19 unraveled major issues in supply chain across multiple industries. I was working in finance and operations at the time and grew curious as to the logistical and problem-solving aspects of supply chain management. After attending the 2021 Florida Supply Chain Summit, I was amazed at the growth and innovation Florida had to offer. Pursuing a career change and a cross-country move was a challenge in the middle of the pandemic, though, USF captured my attention with their expanding supply chain program and supportive faculty.
Why did you choose to study supply chain management at the Monica Wooden Center?
The supply chain management program at the Monica Wooden Center was attractive to me because the course curriculum is designed according to the current needs of industry professionals. By shifting from theoretical to practical everyday education, I know I will graduate with in-demand skills that I can use on day one to contribute to a company.
What did you achieve through the supply chain management program?
I am currently the graduate assistant in the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, where I devote my time to multiple projects and events for our students and the improvement of internal processes. Through the master’s program, I have been working towards my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification, building valuable relationships with classmates and professors, and growing my technical knowledge.
What is your career goal after graduation?
It is a very exciting time to enter a career in supply chain right now. Advancements in technologies, an emphasis on sustainability and changing consumer expectations are opening the door for adjustments to how the supply chain is managed. Upon my graduation, I will strive to secure a position in logistics management that incorporates my love of global business. I believe my military and finance background would help play a major role in a more efficient coordination of operations.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
Name: Denzel Tracey
Degree & Year: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, 2021
Employer: Amgen
Job Title: Senior sourcing associate
How has USF helped you in your career development or your role with Amgen?
The relevant nature of my coursework within the SCM major has given me a theoretical framework that I can use to understand the situations I am presented with in the workplace, so I can contribute to the solution. While becoming familiar with the tactical nuances of any position takes time, having knowledge of the underlying strategic principles has helped to quicken my learning curve.
What were some key transition hurdles and how did you overcome these challenges in your career?
Understanding the landscape of the company and the pharmaceutical industry has been a continued learning experience for me. To help gain insight, I have sought out informational sessions and mentorships from many of my more experienced colleagues to benefit from their knowledge and expertise.
What are key contributions/ successes in your company or career?
I have had the opportunity to be involved with Amgen's Supplier Diversity initiative aimed at increasing spending with diverse suppliers across several categories. It is an exciting initiative to be a part of and is representative of Amgen's appreciation for triple-bottom-line theory.
Q: What advice do you have for current USF supply chain students?
There are so many amazing opportunities offered to USF supply chain students beyond just classes! Take the time to get involved with professional organizations like CSCMP and attend events like the EDGE conference where you can network with and learn from professionals in the field.
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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT
Name: Robert Hooker
Years Teaching at USF: 10
Teaching History: Has taught a variety of MBA and undergraduate supply chain management and marketing courses during his career at USF. His teaching focus has since shifted towards the brand-new majors in supply chain management. He has also served on PhD and DBA dissertation committees at the Muma College of Business, USF College of Engineering, as well as at other universities.
Education Overview: Bachelor's degree in finance and risk management/insurance, MBA in marketing and supply chain management, PhD in business administration, all from Florida State University.
What brought you to USF?
USF has been a university on the rise for many years. We are part of a wonderful business community here in the Tampa Bay area. I was excited to join a team with a shared mission and vision of building cutting-edge programs in supply chain management.
Tell us about your career in supply chain management?
I have held jobs dealing with all three flows of the supply chain over the years (i.e., financial, products/services, and information). It began with an entry-level, unloading position at Walmart, as a college freshman. It opened my eyes to the sheer volumes, velocity and dynamic environment of supply chain, as well as how this can effectively translate to the customer experience. I’ve worked for and with many public and private organizations since, including collaborating on larger strategic supply chain issues. It’s always changing, and always exciting!
What would you like students to learn from your class?
The supply chain management programs at the Muma College of Business were co-created with our business partners, to ensure that students had applied training and skills necessary to address future problems, as opposed to just “book knowledge.” Building on that theme, I hope students understand that success in supply chain management happens through cooperation with different business units and partners. It’s about relationships.
Any interesting research or projects you are currently working on?
I’ve been working on a reverse logistics piece with my colleague Jim Stock. I recently was involved in a project with fellow researcher Seckin Ozkul focused on supply chain optimization and resilience testing for jet biofuel used by commercial aviation and the military. Dr. Ozkul and I are also working on USDOT funded projects with FDOT as the sponsor, which examine freight and logistics activity analysis for the state’s future strategic planning.
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SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, Oct 19, from 5 – 6 p.m.
Learn why you should partner with USF Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability for a bachelor's or a master's degree in supply chain management!
- Chat with our supply chain professors or just listen to the Q&A session regarding the program, industry, and careers.
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- Virtual Coffee Meeting, offered through Microsoft Teams, scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 5-6 p.m.
- Open to students from all USF campuses who are interested in earning a degree in supply chain management.
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USF France Business
Want to take your supply chain management knowledge abroad?
Now you can get a first-hand, study abroad experience in Normandy, France.
This opportunity is available to both undergraduate and graduate students.
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals at the University of South Florida (CSCMP)
Sessions are held every Thursday from 5–6:15 p.m. in BSN 221
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PHILANTHROPIC DONATIONS FUEL SUPPLY CHAIN EDUCATION
Our program provides student scholarships – more than $5,000 this year alone (covering tuition and textbooks) went to our diverse student population. We hope to increase this to $50,000 over the next three to five years. We provide innovative learning, teaching and technology tools for the interactive classroom, preparing students for immediate immersion into jobs upon graduation.
Our students graduate with demonstratable skills in ERP (SAP), WMS (Datex), TMS (Mercury Gate), Supply/Business Analytics (Tableau), AI (Packback), and Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt/MS Supply Chain program) to name a few.
This does not happen in a vacuum. We must have the support of our faithful business and industry partners to ensure success for our students. This past year, our program supported five students with scholarships through the generosity of our business partners and the amazing gift from Monica Wooden.
The cost of high-tech innovative education is exorbitant, and this may stand in the way of some financially challenged students who find it difficult to meet tuition expectations. Our students are diverse, and this is important to our business partners, many of whom offer internships or work experiential opportunities for students throughout the year. This contributes to the 92 percent who graduate within four years, with an average GPA of 3.4.
Philanthropic donations shoulder the burden of the good work we do here. All the money received from donations goes directly to student scholarships, student/faculty research, industry-partner engagement and innovative education. Please help us help our students.
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4202 E. Fowler Ave., BSN 3403,
Tampa, FL 33620
813-974-4281
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