Supply and Value Chain Center

Supply and Value Chain Center

Supply and Value Chain Center The Supply and Value Chain Center (SVCC) builds connections between the business community and Neeley faculty and students to bring a real-world perspective to our academic programs and leading-edge thinking to our business partners. The Center is focused on: Engaging with business partners to ensure programs are timely and relevant Hosting executive forums and an annual conference where supply chain experts share new ideas and best practices Customizing executive education programs to help our business partners improve supply chain performance Supporting activities that develop our students to become effective supply chain leaders of the future Sponsoring leading-edge research to advance supply chain practices The SVCC programs are an investment for the future for our students, our business partners and the Neeley School. You can make a difference. Contact us today to get involved.

The SVCC Team Dr. Morgan L. Swink, Executive Director Supply Chain Research Executive Development Programs Dr. Nancy W. Nix, Community and Business Outreach Community Relations Business Development Supply Chain Research Ms. Carrie S. Kemmer, Director, Center Operations Marketing and Advertising Sponsorship Opportunities Dr. Laura M. Meade, Academic and Employment Relations Academic Coordinator Supply Chain Student Recruiting Supply Chain Research Ms. Renda G. Williams, Administrative Assistant Event Coordination Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The SVCC Team Carrie Kemmer Laura Meade Nancy Nix Morgan Swink Renda Williams

Corporate Involvement Corporate involvement is a cornerstone to the success of our supply and value chain program and a great way to connect with the supply chain leaders of tomorrow. Becoming a sponsor company is a great way to get involved and make a difference. Other ways to get involved include: Visiting a classroom as a guest lecturer, Hosting a student project, Hiring an intern or graduate, Mentoring a student about careers in supply chain management, or Participating in the apprentice program We welcome your involvement and ideas about how you can contribute to making sure TCU s supply and value chain program is among the top programs in the country. Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The SVCC Team Corporate Involvement Fellow Sponsor World-Class Sponsors Premier Sponsors Elite Sponsor SVCC Advisory Board Mr. Steve Boecking, Hillwood Properties Mr. Miguel Carrasco, American Airlines Mr. Paul Campbell, Former Frito-Lay Executive Mr. Hunter Cole, AAFES Mr. Bill Frainey, DFW International Airport Mr. Kerry Frey, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. Ms. Lorie Gibbons, Savant Strategies LLC Mr. Dave Malenfant, Alcon Laboratories Mr. Scott McLendon, Allied Electronics, Inc. Mr. Todd Olsen, BNSF Railway Co. Mr. Miles Wills, Corning, Inc.

Research The Neeley School faculty focused on research in supply and value chain management represent a multidisciplinary group of internationally recognized scholars committed to leading-edge research. The multiple academic disciplines include: supply chain management, decision sciences, business information systems, operations, marketing and accounting. Areas of research interest and expertise include: Demand Forecasting and Management Project Management Enterprise Engineering Global Supply Chain Integration Innovation Processes Logistics Strategy Product Design and Development Processes Retail Store and Stock-outs Retail Supply Chain Relationships Reverse Logistics Sustainability Service Delivery, Quality and Recovery Supply Chain Collaboration Lean/Six Sigma Techniques Environmental Sustainability Companies engaging in faculty research gain tremendous insights that help them solve problems and meet the challenges they face. If you are interested in learning more about faculty research, collaborating on a research project, or funding a research initiative on a topic important to your company, please contact us. Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The Research SVCC Team Tyson Browning Associate Professor, Operations Management Ranga Ramasesh Professor, Decision Sciences Mark Houston Eunice and James L. West Chair of American Enterprise; Professor of Marketing Joe Roh Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management Tyson Browning Nancy Nix Chuck Lamb M. J. Neeley Professor of Marketing Chair, Information Systems and Supply Chain Management Laura Meade Associate Professor, Supply Chain Practice Academic & Employment Relations, Supply and Value Chain Center Morgan Swink Eunice and James L. West Chair, Supply Chain Management Executive Director, Supply and Value Chain Center Travis Tokar Assistant Professor, Supply Chain Management Mark Houston Ranga Ramasesh Nancy Nix Professor, Supply Chain Practice Executive Director, Executive MBA Program Community & Business Outreach, Supply and Value Chain Center William Wempe Associate Professor, Accounting Chuck Lamb Joe Roh Travis Tokar Laura Meade Morgan Swink William Wempe

Executive Programs Executive Education Our executive education programs are customized to meet specific needs of participating organizations and deliver high impact content to help our clients improve firm performance. Previous programs for companies such as Alcon, Lockheed Martin, Williamson-Dickie and Texas Instruments have focused on managing supply chain risk and uncertainty, managing globally, supply chain leadership, supply chain strategy and supply chain metrics. Executive Forums The Supply and Value Chain Center also hosts Executive Forums for company representatives, faculty and students to interact with supply chain experts and exchange ideas on a specific topic. Previous forum topics include RFID, Collaborative Forecasting, Planning and Replenishment (CFPR), Lean/Six Sigma, Greening the Supply Chain, and Managing Risk in a Volatile Economy. If you are interested in participating in our Executive Programs, please contact us or visit our web site at www.svcc.tcu.edu. Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The SVCC Team Executive Programs

Global Supply Chain Conference Our Global Supply Chain Conference features nationally recognized speakers who address current critical supply chain issues, share their expertise and best practices, and give our business constituents new ideas to improve their bottom line. The conference is an opportunity for our students, faculty and business partners to get connected, exchange ideas, and have some fun. Each year, the conference focuses on a topic that is timely and relevant for supply chain leaders. Previous themes include: Supply Chain Innovation, Trends & Best Practices, Managing Supply Chain Complexity, Supply Chain Resiliency, and Navigating the New Global Reality. The SVCC Global Supply Chain Conference is a premier supply chain event that brings bottom-line value to attendees and is a must do for supply chain professionals. For more information about our conference, please visit www.svcc.tcu.edu. Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The SVCC TeamChain Conference Global Supply

Academic Programs The SVCC works closely with faculty and our business partners to develop relevant curriculum that addresses the needs of the business community. Both the MBA and undergraduate programs provide a strategic and integrated view of supply chain management, coupled with hands-on, real-world learning experiences that help students develop important skills that ensure they are competitive. MBA students can complete a Certificate in Supply and Value Chain Management as a part of their curriculum. The Certificate requirements include 18 hours of supply chain coursework and an internship in the supply chain management field. Undergraduate students can pursue a major in supply and value chain management, which requires 21 hours of major coursework in addition to the core Supply Chain Concepts course. Specific courses include: Demand Forecasting Management Supply Chain Strategy Global Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Operations Management Logistics and Transportation Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Project Management Study Abroad Opportunities in locations Supply Chain Information Tools such as China, India, Panama, and Vietnam and Technology Experiential Learning Students have the opportunity to work with companies in a consulting capacity to address specific supply chain problems. MBA students have completed projects for organizations such as Alcon, Frito-Lay, Bell Helicopter, and Tarrant Area Food Bank. A small number of undergraduate seniors are selected to participate in the Student Executive Program, working within a company to gain cross-functional experience and supply chain mapping, analysis and problem-solving skills. Recruiting Our graduates are competitive with top-ranked programs and have been recruited by outstanding companies such as Accenture, Alcon, American Airlines, BNSF, Deloitte, Frito-Lay, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Textron, SBC and Shell. Contact us to learn more about recruiting opportunities. Supply and Value Chain Center Neeley school of business at tcu 817-257-6581 www.svcc.tcu.edu

The SVCC Team Academic Programs

Suppy and Value Chain Center Neeley School of Business TCU TCU Box 298530 Fort Worth, Texas 76129 817-257-6581 fax 817-257-7765 www.svcc.tcu.edu