The MSU Supply Chain Management Council
For over 40 years the Supply Chain Management Council has supported the teaching, research, and business involvement of MSU faculty and students in purchasing, operations, transportation, and logistics management. Today’s globally competitive environment and increasing emphasis on quality, customer service, and responsiveness have made supply chain management more critical than ever. As MSU’s SCM Program prepares effective managers for industry, the Council helps fund the operating expenses supporting extracurricular activities, such as national student competitions and the Leadership Academy. Council support for extracurricular activities is a vital factor in achieving and maintaining our ranking by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 undergraduate Supply Chain Management business specialization in the nation since 2010.
Mission: The Council supports SCM undergraduate education and academic activities through funding, advice on curriculum, classroom case development, undergraduate leadership development, career readiness, job-search skills, internship recruitment, cooperative learning, and full-time employment opportunities.
Criteria for Membership:Membership on the Council is gained by either invitation or request and requires a three-year commitment with an annual contribution. The 2014 contribution was $8,000 per year to the SCM Program. A discount is offered on the three-year membership with a one-time payment. Some members designate part of their contributions for specific activities, such as leadership development or the Supply Chain Challenge. Additional contributions are gratefully accepted.
Role of Members: SCM Council members are encouraged, whenever feasible, to recruit students from the SCM Program for internships, co-operative work, or full-time entry-level positions; to participate in the annual SCM career fair and Council meetings; and to engage with students and faculty in extracurricular activities. Assistance in these efforts will be provided by the Corporate and Student Relations Office.
Value Proposition for Members: Members become closely affiliated with the most respected supply chain management educational program in the nation, which gives them strong name recognition among students and faculty and enhances their reputations among business peers. Member company names are showcased in our lobby, an entryway for visitors and a meeting space for students. Members may participate in mock interviews for SCM students, take part in classroom presentations, work with faculty on projects, and meet with the student-led Supply Chain Management Association. Collaboration with the College of Engineering on “Design Day,” beginning in Spring 2015, will show members how SCM students work with engineering students on projects proposed by the Council to solve real-world issues. Also, the department shares information on recruiting, current research, collaborations, and other relevant topics at Council meetings.
Value Proposition for SCM: For MSU, membership funds help to create a standard of excellence in supply chain management education, enabling the SCM Department to provide superior knowledge and educational products.
2014 Members of the Council:
Abbott
ArcelorMittal
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Inc.
BASF Corporation
The Boeing Company
Chrysler Group LLC
Dow Chemical Company
Dow Corning
Ford Motor Company
General Electric
General Motors Foundation
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Great Lakes Wine and Spirits
HAVI Global Solutions
Hess Corporation
John Deere
La-Z-Boy Incorporated
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Oshkosh Corporation
Shell Oil Company
United Technologies Corporation
