USF Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability February 2022 |
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK |
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Welcome to our first 2022 USF Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability newsletter! We are grateful that our spring 2022 semester is in full swing and here’s to health and safety. Best wishes to you!
Our students are three weeks into the semester!
Undergraduate BS Supply Chain student enrollment has grown to 108 students, up from 58 students in spring 2021. Our second MS Supply Chain student cohort is underway with 11 executive-level students who will graduate in August 2022.
This edition is focused on the success of our December 2021 supply chain management graduates and celebrates their amazing job placements – 100% of our fall graduates are employed in very exciting planning, procurement, and operations roles! Take a peek at their stories below.
We are busy organizing business partner events for this spring including our first, in-person Employer/Student Network event since Fall 2019 with over 25 companies represented!
Be sure to take a look at the calendar of events. We continue to be very grateful to you each and every day. On behalf of our faculty and students, thank you! Our best wishes for a swift return to health, safety, and new beginnings. The only thing constant is change!
Best regards,
Elaine
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. Supply Chain December Graduates
4. Florida Supply Chain Summit 2022 - March 21-23
5. Meet the Employer Event
6. The Ozkul Report
7. CSCMP - What is Supply Chain Management?
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USF CSCMP Guest Speaker: Kuehne + Nagel — 5 p.m., Feb. 3, BSN 221. To RSVP, contact Mitchelltosi@usf.edu.
2022 Monica Wooden Supply Chain Center Strategic Advisory Team Update — 4-5 p.m., Feb. 8, virtual.
USF CSCMP Guest Speaker: Transplace — 5 p.m. Feb. 17, BSN 221. To RSVP, contact Mitchelltosi@usf.edu.
Meet the Employer Event — 4:30-7 p.m., Feb. 24. Muma College of Business Atrium. Contact elaines@usf.edu for involvement opportunities.
General Business Partner Update – 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., March 1, BSN 221. Lunch to be provided. Contact elaines@usf.edu.
2022 Florida Supply Chain Summit — March 21-23, Hotel Alba, Tampa. Watch for upcoming details about this in-person event.
USF CSCMP Guest Speaker: Scotlynn — 5 p.m., March 24, BSN 221. To RSVP, contact Mitchelltosi@usf.edu.
USF CSCMP Guest Speaker: Gibson Guitar Co. — 5 p.m. April 14, BSN 221. To RSVP, contact Mitchelltosi@usf.edu.
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Congratulations to all the 2021 Monica Wooden Supply Chain graduates
Emily Gilbert
Victoria Yang
Trenton Waldron
Priscilla Granados
Ashley Veronica Crisan Diaz
Ruby Olmos
Colin Wehrhahn
Congratulations again to all our December graduates!!!
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What are our new graduates sharing? |
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Emily Gilbert
Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) Associate, Johnson & Johnson
Raritan, New Jersey
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My advice for future supply chain students is to utilize your resources! Take advantage of the opportunities USF provides. Don't be stressed about making it to every single event, but just know that the first step to reaching success is simply showing up! Also, remember that the faculty and professors are here for your success. If you have a goal, question, struggle, or request, then talk to someone! It never hurts to ask. |
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Trenton Waldron
Fleet Coordinator, Marten Transport
Tampa, Florida
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The entire supply chain management faculty were always there to help, no matter how big or small the question or issue. They are passionate and dedicated to helping you get the most out of your education. |
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Victoria Yang
Inventory Analyst, Target Corporation
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Be involved during your time as a supply chain student. Take advantage of all supply chain events and put yourself out there. I recommend students join CSCMP and highly encourage them to become executive board members. |
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Priscilla Granados
Material Rotation Analyst, Jabil Inc.
St. Petersburg, Florida
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I am looking forward to starting my career here in manufacturing, as I will be learning different roles such as training as a buyer and a planner. As I continue as a supply chain professional, I will continue to get certified in my field to be able to perform the best I can in my career. |
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Florida Supply Chain Summit 2022 |
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March 21-23, 2022
5303 W. Kennedy Blvd.
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Mission
The mission of the Florida Supply Chain Summit is to provide a platform for statewide collaboration among key representatives from industry, professional organizations, government, economic development agencies, and higher education for the purpose of advancing the state of Florida as a global trade hub.
Vision
The Florida Supply Chain Summit facilitates and strengthens partnerships in the trade and logistics industry by providing opportunities to network, address industry issues, and share knowledge about critical issues including emerging trends, technology innovations, and workforce development.
Proposal – Value Proposition to the State of Florida
• Statewide industry/government/academic network engagement
• Industry discussions and topics on supply chain disruptions
• Dedicated, sustainable staff and resources for the statewide initiative
Summit History
In early 2019 we hosted several hundred attendees at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at the inaugural summit. (See attached program in the email.) The pandemic hit in 2020 and this March the 2nd Summit was held virtually. We are delighted to bring the Summit back “in person” in March 2022 in Tampa!
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Summit Planning
A state-wide steering committee engages key stakeholders and decision-makers. This working group determines key messages and topics for the 2022 summit. The aim is to develop an attractive platform that enables collaboration among representatives from Florida’s key industries, professional organizations, economic development agencies, government officials, and higher education institutions.
Anticipated Attendance 300 – 500
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Program / Topics - Examples
• Florida, Formula for Business
• Ease of Access to the World – An Update from Florida’s Largest Ports
• Latin and South American Trade
• Florida’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Growth
• How Technology is Saving Time, Money & Jobs in Florida
• Florida’s Cold Chain – Keeping Things Fresh
• The Future of the Supply Chain – Space Florida
• Importer & Exporter Perspectives on the Global Supply Chain
• Florida – We are Open for Business
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PARTNERS
Business Partners
Economic Development Organizations
Florida’s Seaports
Florida’s Spaceports
Florida’s Railways
Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain Organizations
Manufacturing Organizations
Statewide Universities
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For More Information
Elaine Singleton, Director, elaines@usf.edu, C - 805.294.3371 ● Dr. James Stock, Co-Director, jstock@usf.edu, W - 813.974.6173, ● Joanne Kazmierski, Partnerships and Sponsorships, JoanneK@GlobalBusinessLogistix.com, C - 727.644.1180
To view the 2022 Florida Supply Chain Summit flyer, click here. For more information, go to the website.
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Seckin Ozkul, the director of the Supply Chain Innovation Lab, was recently interviewed by ABC’s Action News regarding the added benefit of living in the Sunshine State during the pandemic.
What is the price being paid for the pandemic?
Mom and pop businesses did not expect their price of lettuce to shoot up from $25 to $80. Nor did they expect to have to drive 70 miles and rent a refrigerated truck, just to keep the doors open and employees paid. Unfortunately, this has been the reality for many other small businesses across the country. One owner had stated, “It is the worst change I have ever seen," while another expressed, “It’s more difficult to get trucks in here.”
Have you seen your gas prices go up?
Ozkul explains, "They are projecting that oil prices are going to get worse before they get better.” This is mostly due to the bullwhip effect. According to the article, economists are predicting prices will remain high through the summer.
Why is Florida the best place to be?
Michael Rubin, President, and CEO of the Florida Ports Council explained that the backups and labor issues at the ports of California are being met with growing East Coast ports. Due to this, the number of “ships bypassing California and heading for Florida is on the rise.” The Port of Tampa has increased the number of containers coming in year over year by 30% and, according to Rubin, the jobs around the port are averaging $55,000 or more.
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Omicron and the supply chain
Ozkul spoke with ABC’s Action News to discuss the new variant and how it may ripple through the supply chain. He mentions the two most important factors are “determining how quickly the new variant spreads and how it reacts to current vaccines and boosters.” He also emphasizes how crucial it is that people avoid panic buying to curb the supply chain effect. With labor issues already looming, will the labor market fear possible workplace transmission? To find out more, click here.
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The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals at the University of South Florida (CSCMP) |
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Sessions every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 pm in BSN 221.
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Philanthropic Donations Fuel Supply Chain Education |
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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 Chain/Business Analytics (Tableau), 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 3.4 GPA.
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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