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New executive programs in analytics, transportation logistics now available

3/20/14

Registration is open for two new executive education programs in supply chain management through Penn State Executive Programs. Both programs, covering topics related to business analytics, transportation and logistics, are slated for the first week of June at Penn State’s University Park campus.

Purdum moderates panel on women in leadership at supply chain conference

12/12/13

Susan B. Purdum, instructor in supply chain and information systems in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, moderated a panel on women and leadership at the annual Global Conference for Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The conference was held at the end of October in Denver.

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In the case of wholesale food distributors, it's all about location

12/4/13

In all but the shortest supply chains, food travels through wholesale distribution centers on its way from farm to consumer, and the location of these distributors can have a big impact on the efficiency of a food system. Now, a new mathematical model can help business owners and policy makers determine the optimal locations for such distributors, thanks to a research team led by an engineer in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences.

Professional master's program helps alumna take career to next level

11/18/13

Stacy Mumm, a 2001 West Point graduate, served as an active duty U.S. Army Logistics Officer for seven years, including two deployments in Iraq. In civilian life, she wanted a career in supply chain management. To boost her marketability, she turned to the Penn State Smeal College of Business Master of Professional Studies program in supply chain management, a 30-credit program delivered fully online in partnership with Penn State World Campus.

Acimovic receives supply chain dissertation award

9/13/13

Jason Acimovic, assistant professor of supply chain management in the Penn State Smeal College of Business, has been selected to receive the 2013 Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Doctoral Dissertation Award.

World Campus student Sherrita Dobson will graduate Aug. 10.

Penn State World Campus students make first visit to pick up diplomas

8/5/13

When Sherrita Dobson arrives at Penn State for commencement, she will not only be fulfilling a goal two years delayed, but also making her first visit to campus. She completed her criminal justice degree in 2011 through the World Campus, but because of her Army duties wasn't able to attend commencement. Dobson will pick up her diploma Aug. 10.

Research suggests modular design competence can benefit new product development

5/21/13

A new research study suggests that supplier integration into the new product development process can be more beneficial if buyers increase their competency in modular design. A Penn State Smeal College of Business faculty member examines the ways modular design competence can mitigate costs and challenges associated with supplier integration while making best use of the benefits.

Supply Chain Leaders Forum puts the focus on big data

4/15/13

Last month, the Penn State Smeal College of Business’ Center for Supply Chain Research held its biannual Supply Chain Leaders Forum, an invitation-only discussion of the latest industry issues in supply chain management.

Six students at the University of Arkansas case competition in logistics

Penn State Smeal MBA students top U.S. schools at logistics case competition

4/10/13

Last month, six students in the Penn State Smeal College of Business master of business administration program traveled to the University of Arkansas to compete in the Sam M. Walton College of Business International Graduate Logistics Case Competition. The Smeal team topped their U.S. competitors and earned third place overall.

Executive education programs in supply chain under way for 2013

3/20/13

Penn State Executive Programs’ 2013 series of open enrollment programs for professionals in supply chain management began this week with Achieving Supply Chain Transformation. The executive education unit of the Penn State Smeal College of Business will offer seven programs featuring faculty from the college ranked No. 1 in supply chain education by professionals and academics.

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