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Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya

Nothing gives Eda Kemahlioglu-Ziya more satisfaction than bringing her passion for supply chain management research to her students each day.

Supply Chain View from the Field

June 8, 2019

A Brief History of the Founding of the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC)

The following is a transcript of the speech I gave to individuals who attended our SCRC 20th Anniversary Event this past April 2019.  It covers a bit about what motivates our team and how this organization evolved to what it […]

June 5, 2019

Warehouses are the next HOT investment triggered by the digital transformation of the supply chain

A recent article in Bloomberg suggests that warehouses are now becoming one of the hottest investments in the market, based on recent moves by the Blackstone Group LP, who are betting $18.7 billion on the shift towards e-commerce.  This is a perfect […]

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May 20, 2019

First Procurement Leadership Training Program a Great Success!

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May 17, 2019

Poole College Celebrates 20 Years of Supply Chain Excellence

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May 17, 2019

Showcase Event Highlights Student Solutions for Corporate Partners

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May 30

Read the story of Lt. Cmdr. Will Morrison, and how his last two years at @NCState earning his #MBA have been a welc… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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