Student Case Competitions

Hello! – And thank you for your interest in Case Competitions with SCOM. There are many opportunities for you to gain hands-on experience by participating in Case Competitions with us. Please read below for more information.

• Case Competition 2023 Happening Now

UB SCOM Student Case Competition 2023: In collaboration with Brightfarms and PortX Logistics, the Association for Supply Chain Management Club is hosting a WNY Case Competition for students in their undergraduate/graduate programs. “Participating teams will present solutions to an exciting end-to-end supply chain management problem, as they compete for prize money and recognition. The case may involve distribution, logistics, sales and operations planning, inventory, and other operations management challenges.

§  February 28, 2023 – Registration opens

§  March 1, 2023 – Round 1 Case Release

§  March 10, 2023 – Round 1 Case Submissions

§  March 10-17, 2023 – Period for schools to evaluate all first-round entries

§  March 18, 2023 – Top college/university round winners announced

§  March 20-27, 2023 – Period for Final Round Report Submission

§  April 1, 2020 – Final Round Presentations at University at Buffalo

2018 Annual SCOM Case Competition Photos

Case Details:

This year’s theme is “supply chain resilience during pandemics and economic downturns.” The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturns that followed have exposed vulnerabilities in supply chains, creating disruptions that have affected businesses across industries. Supply chain resilience has been critical for companies to adapt to changing market conditions and meet customer needs. Resilient supply chains have been able to pivot quickly, sourcing alternative suppliers or adjusting production to meet demand fluctuations. They have also implemented risk management strategies, such as diversifying suppliers and increasing inventory levels, to mitigate the impact of disruptions. Additionally, resilient supply chains have embraced technology, leveraging tools like predictive analytics and automation to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Companies that have invested in building resilient supply chains have been better positioned to respond to the challenges of the pandemic and economic downturns, ensuring business continuity and maintaining customer satisfaction.

2018 Case Presentation Glimpses