Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain Management & Sustainability
Supply Chain December Graduates
Congratulations to the December 2023 graduates of the supply chain program. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a bright and successful future! It is fantastic to hear that our graduates have also secured positions in their respective fields. Wishing them continued success in their careers!
Meet The Employer Event
We extend warm appreciation to all the employers who took part in the event, generously sharing their insights and wisdom, thereby enriching the professional growth and career paths of our students. Below is the list of employers who dedicated their time and expertise to support and mentor our students
Important Dates
Save the Date!
- Scholarship Luncheon - Friday, January 24, 2025
- Florida Statewide Supply Chain Summit – September 9, 2024 – September 11, 2024, Miami, USA
- CSCMP EDGE Conference - September 29, 2024 – October 2, 2024, Nashville, Tennessee
- Fall 2024 Meet The Employer - September 26, 2024
Scholarship Luncheon Event
Intertape Polymer Group & AAA Cooper Scholarship winners
Congratulations to our Supply Chain Fall 2022 Scholarship Winners!! Cheers to your success and wish you all the best for your future endeavors!
Supply Chain August Graduates – Masters
Congratulations to the August 2023 graduates of the supply chain master’s program. As you embark on your future endeavors, best wishes for your continued success. We're proud of your achievements and are confident in your ability to excel in your chosen paths.
The 12 graduates are Abdullah M. Aljawini, Camarie Bentley, Ella B. Birungi, Satiya Sireesha Boyina, Donat M. Brown, Hernan Bueno, Alejandro Espinosa, June Fing, Kyle Gardner, Sanika M. Phadate, Kevin D. Reeves, and Sai Sindhu Veerapaneni.
Supply Chain August Graduates - Bachelors
Congratulations to the August 2023 graduates of the supply chain bachelor’s program. As you step into the next chapter of your lives, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a bright and successful future! It is fantastic to hear that our graduates have also secured positions in their respective fields. Wishing them continued success in their careers!
Sam Ballinger
IPG – Intertape Polymer Group
Supply Planner
Tampa, FL
Christina Styblo
Jabil
Business Project Management
Tampa, FL
Nicholas Sawchuk
IPG – Intertape Polymer Group
Supply Chain Management Intern
Sarasota, FL
Supply Chain Scholarship Awards
Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 Supply Chain Scholarship Awards:
Chryslyn D’Souza
Awarded by AAA Cooper
Faizaan Hirani
Awarded by Intertape Polymer Group
Ally Perrone
Awarded by Intertape Polymer Group
Bailey Boyd
Awarded by Intertape Polymer Group
Jonathan Neri
Awarded by Jordan Strawn Family
Company Spotlight
The partnership between the ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ Supply Chain Innovation Lab at the Muma College of Business and Jabil, Inc. touched on the benefits and opportunities that increased supply chain network visibility would have, not only on the business itself but on its suppliers and customers.
News
Seckin Ozkul on Supply Chain Pioneers Podcast
USF Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management and Founding Director of the Supply
Chain Innovation Lab, Seckin Ozkul, recently joined a podcast hosted by supply chain
pioneers, delving into his current role as Assistant Professor and Founding Director
of the Supply Chain Innovation Lab at the ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ Muma College
of Business. The conversation encompassed his passion for researching supply chain
and logistics, methods of staying updated on operational developments, insights into
his latest research project, and key factors that attract students to pursue supply
chain management degrees at a university. The episode promises new learnings, shedding
light on different facets of supply chain management.
Pharma Logistics Masterclass
Seckin Ozkul was invited to attend the third edition of the Pharma Logistics Masterclass
held in Singapore, where he had the opportunity to also observe the research presentation
by Mr. Chonchol Gupta, who is the CEO of Rebirth Analytics. Mr. Gupta is also an Executive
PhD candidate at the University of Antwerp/Antwerp Management School. Ozkul is serving
as a PhD dissertation committee member for Mr. Gupta, together with colleagues Professors
Roel Gevaers and Wouter Dewulf.
2023 Academic Research Symposium (ARS) and EDGE Supply Chain Conference
Seckin Ozkul actively participated in the CSCMP- Council of Supply Chain Management
Professionals 2023 Academic Research Symposium (ARS) and EDGE Supply Chain Conference,
collaborating with both academic and industry peers to generate innovative solutions
for pressing global supply chain challenges. The engagement showcased a collective
effort towards cutting-edge advancements. Additionally, USF undergraduate supply chain
management students were integral participants in CSCMP’s #futureleaders program during
EDGE. This provided them with exceptional opportunities to engage with both academics
and industry leaders. We take immense pride in the achievements of our brilliant USF
students!
33rd Annual Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession
Seckin Ozkul attended the 33rd Annual Tampa Bay Transportation Supersession at Armature
Works in Tampa, reconnecting with colleagues and making new connections. Ozkul, currently
leading and having led numerous funded research projects for the Florida Department
of Transportation (FDOT), truly appreciates FDOT’s comprehensive transportation and
supply chain vision as well as having FDOT as a major research benefactor/partner
for the ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ Supply Chain Innovation Lab.
Bart A. De Muynck Visit
Seckin Ozkul and Jim Stock had the pleasure of hosting Bart A. De Muynck, who is a
supply chain industry thought leader, at the USF Monica Wooden Center for Supply Chain
Management and Sustainability. Their collaborative meeting was followed by Mr. De
Muynck sharing his valuable industry insights with our ÉîÒ¹¿´Æ¬ Supply Chain Management
students, fostering a thought-provoking and enriching experience.