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University of South Florida Muma College of Business August 2020
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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DESK
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| | Elaine Singleton |
I hope everyone is safe and well and enduring this seemingly endless quarantine. Our spirits are up, though, as graduation, though virtual, was held this past weekend, carrying with it the hopes of all our graduates as they enter the next phases of their lives.
We have graduated seven future leaders in the supply chain field, including two master's degree students (see below).
And we continue to push on here at the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, keeping in close contact with our students, faculty, staff and valued outside business partners.
Please, stay safe and healthy,
Elaine Singleton
Executive Director
Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability
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AUGUST NEWSLETTER TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Executive Director's Greeting
2. Important Dates
3. Congratulations to Summer Graduates
4. Faculty in the News
5. New Supply Chain Innovation Virtual Lab Launches
6. Center Launches MS Program this Fall
7. Virtual Coffee Meeting
8. USF CSCMP'S Early Bird Benefits
9. Faculty Spotlight
10. Alumni Spotlight
11. Student Spotlight
12. Intern Spotlight
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* Aug. 24, fall semester begins via hybrid of on-campus/virtual instruction.
* Sept. 3, USF CSCMP Fall 2020 Student Roundtable Kickoff Event.
* Sept. 20-23, CSCMP EDGE Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, in Orlando. To register, click here.
* October 15, employer/student network event. Time and location to be announced.
* Fall 2020 Grand Opening of the Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability, located in Muma College of Business. Times and details to be announced.
* March 9, 2021, Florida Supply Chain Summit, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Tampa. The event is being planned as a multi-locational on-site/virtual hybrid event,
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUMMER 2020 GRADUATES
Craig Palaca
Monica Hatton
Nicholas D'Amelio
William Phillips
Kuan-Hsien Lee
Eric Sala
Graduate:
Pavel Komrska
Charles Berry
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FACULTY IN THE NEWS
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| | Dr. Davis at work |
Donna Davis
In the face of a pandemic that has locked us all in hour homes, making weekly excursions to the grocery store only to find what we were craving isn't there, markerting Professor Donna Davis has some answers. Where is the Fresca? The salsa? The cleaning products? Read her explanations in a Tampa Bay Times column.
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NEW SUPPLY CHAIN INNOVATION VIRTUAL LAB LAUNCHES
A new lab at the Muma College of Business brings industry and academic supply chain management experts together in a "living lab" to tackle some of the industry's biggest challenges, particularly as it relates to the ongoing transformation to digital supply chains and efforts to design networks that can help companies be more competitive in a global marketplace. Read more.
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MONICA WOODEN CENTER LAUNCHES MS PROGRAM THIS FALL
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The Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability is introducing a new master's degree program this fall, a 32-credit-hour, one-year graduate program designed for working professionals who need this advanced training. Courses focus on hands-on learning of the fundamentals of 21st century supply chain management.
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VIRTUAL COFFEE MEETING, JULY 30
- Successful Virtual Coffee Meeting event through Microsoft Teams was held on July 30.
- Supply chain professors and students discussed the bachelor's degree in supply chain management and the benefits of the exciting career opportunities.
- Students from USF's St. Petersburg campus attended and expressed an interest in the supply chain major.
- Students learned about internship opportunities, course requirements and potential future employment.
Thanks again to all who participated.
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JOIN CSCMP STUDENT ROUNDTABLE: STRENGTHEN YOUR NETWORK
What is the organization?
The University of South Florida Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals Student Roundtable is a professional/student organization that aims to aid those who aspire to pursue careers in the field of supply chain management. All majors are welcome to join the organization, which hosts networking events with current supply chain leaders and promotes the transfer of ideas and experience between current and future supply chain professionals.
All the events in fall 2020 will be virtually held in Microsoft Teams every Thursday from 5-6:15 p.m.
How do members benefit from the organization?
* Professional Development
* Networking Opportunities
* Tours
* Internship Opportunities
* Educational Enhancement Events
Who is coming this fall as guest speakers?
Deloitte, Walmart Supply Chain, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, AAA Cooper (confirmed) and more to come.
Early Bird Benefits (sign up before Aug. 21)
Those who sign up to join the organization before Aug, 21, will receive: (1) free admission to the CSCMP Edge Conference, (2) a 25 percent discount on Fall 2020 CSCMP Polo, (3) the latest information about supply chain internship/full-time positions and (4) a hassle-free enrollment into Global CSCMP. USF CSCMP handles all registration process for those who join by the first week of fall 2020.
Questions? Interested in joining?
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PhD GRAD RECRUITED BY UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
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| | Iana Shaheen |
Iana Shaheen
Career/Teaching Experiences: Supply chain analyst prior to joining the PhD program at USF; taught marketing research and supply chain management in the Muma College of Business.
Q: Tell us a bit about your path through USF and on to your new role with University of Arkansas?
A: I came to USF in 2012 to get a master's degree in marketing. I was an international student and chose USF because of the excellent reputation. During my two years as a master's student, I had such a wonderful experience that I had no doubt that this is the right place for me to study for my PhD. Over the past five years I have been a PhD student, a PhD candidate, instructor, mentee and mentor. Finally, I am ready to graduate and join the University of Arkansas as an assistant professor. I will continue doing my research on disaster relief and supply chain resilience. I will also be teaching supply chain courses, mentoring students and working with industry partners.
Q: What were your inspirations along the way?
A: I am fortunate to meet many people that inspired me along my journey. Dr. Donna Davis was my ultimate role model and provided me with the extensive personal and professional guidance. Without her persistent help and direction, my path would have been longer and much harder. In terms of research and teaching, I was constantly inspired by Thomas Mantz, the CEO of our local hunger relief organization, Feeding Tampa Bay. He always was eager to help with my research, shared his experiences with my students and continuously set an example of hard work and dedication. Finally, the success of students has always been one of my biggest drivers. When I see them realize their achievements, I become highly motivated.
Q: What advice do you have for USF supply chain majors pursuing a career in supply management?
Well, there is no universal advice. Supply chain domain is so broad and diverse that regardless of personality traits and skills, anyone can find a suitable path. However, the most important thing that you should learn is adaptability and transferability. Think in terms of cooking. You can learn five or 10 recipes that you will be really good at. But does that really make you an excellent chef? Of course not! Same here. You can read many books or do dozens of assignments, but will that really make you a good supply chain manager? So at USF, the supply chain management team is trying to lay the foundation for your career not by telling you how to cook a dish but by educating you about each single ingredient separately; how you can mix them and what the results will be. I truly believe that everyone can be a great supply chain "chef" with enough dedication and hardwork. So, I would recommend concentrating on the big picture, learn from the experiences of your instructors, mentors and friends. You will need to know how to present and communicate, meet deadlines and manage your time effectively. Don't be afraid to try something new.
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Duy Nguyen
USF Degree: Bachelor's degree in marketing with concentration in supply chain Management
Graduation Year: 2016
Employer: Deloitte Consulting
Job Title: Senior SAP Consultant
Q: How has USF helped you in your career development or your role with Deloitte?
A: Supply chain has evolved greatly in the past few decades and is now the focal point of many large enterprises. Traditional thinking of supply chain as a "chain" is outdated. The field is now best understood as a network. The new-founded focus on supply chain not only helps an enterprise mitigate its risks, but also helps it drive more revenue/profit. To be a successful supply chain professional, you should learn to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and a cross-culture environment.
Q: What were some key transition hurdles and how did you overcome these challenges in your career?
A: No more exercises, quizzes or tests! No more spring break, either. Best advice, create a good work-life balance.
Q: What advice do you have for current USF supply chain students? A: Be involved in the student organizations and really get involved (preferably the CSCMP). Don't just join for the sake of having a box checked on your resume. Make your impacts felt. Learn Excel and be really good at it. Take advantage of every resource offered by USF and the Muma College of Business, like workshops, free online training, the Collier Student Success Center, free access to HBS and WSJ. And think about getting certification or at least start the process of getting certified.
Q: What are key contributions/successes you've made at Deloitte?
A: I've developed contents and facilitated workshops depicting the future state design and solution of a Fortune 15 Telecom global supply chain strategy. I'm also serving as an integral member an engagement team to help design and implement the supply chain technology strategy which includes integration with multiple systems impacting a global spend of $30 billion with proposed annualized savings of $30 million.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Monica Hatton
USF Degree: Bachelor's degree in marketing, concentrating on supply chain management
Graduation Year: Summer 2020
Connect with Monica on Linkedin
Q: What brought you to the University of South Florida?
A: What brought me to USF was the Muma College of Business. It had a lot to offer and a great reputation. The college was aligned with what I wanted to pursue and one of the only schools that showed initiative in growing its supply chain management program. Throughout my time at USF, I have seen the Monica Wooden Center expand immensely and am so proud to be a part of it!
Q: Why did you choose to study supply chain management at Monica Wooden Center?
A: Supply chain management is such an important and fast-growing field. What interested me is the logistics and the work that goes behind coordinating operations. I also chose supply chain management because of the international opportunities, I saw the chance to link my love for foreign language and cultures through global business.
Q: What did you achieve through the supply chain management program? A: I built many valuable relationships with my classmates and professors. I enhanced my knowledge of supply chain management and the business world. With the help of the program, I have also developed my teamwork, communication and critical thinking skills to help me in my professional career.
Q: What is your career goal after graduation? A: I am excited to continue at USF as a graduate student at the Monica Wooden Center for my master's degree in supply chain management. Go Bulls!
INTERN SPOTLIGHT: Zachary Frye
USF Degree: Marketing with a concentration in supply chain management
Current Employer: Datex
Q: Why did you chose to do internship at Datex?
A: Due to COVID-19, I had an internship fall through and so I elected to take the summer Independent Research course to try to get some real-world experience. Professor Jones sent out an email to the class that she had a possible project lined up with a local software development company and those interested needed to send in their resumes ASAP. The industry and the experience seemed very interesting to me, so I made sure to get her mine by the end of the day.
Q: How did you prepare yourself to intern with Datex?
A: The Independent Research course has assignments correlated to the work I would be doing at Datex, so preparations were basically built into the course. This included doing research into the company itself as well as the industry as a whole.
Q: What do you want to achieve through this internship?
A: I hope to achieve real-world experience that will aid in my entry into the job market after graduation. I hope to get hands-on experience in the world of business and process improvement.
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