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In the last 15 years, we've teamed up with 50+ industry partners on 600+ student-led projects with return on investment.

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We offer unique partnerships between industry and NC State. Businesses get real solutions, valuable assistance and access to an up-and-coming workforce.

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Meet Donavon Favre

Donavon Favre: 13 Years of Raising the Pack

For over a decade Donavon Favre was a supply chain management leader, consulting for some of the largest corporations in the world.

Supply Chain View from the Field

July 16, 2018

Pharmaceutical offshoring makes recalls more costly with more quality headaches

I spent some time working on a study of how offshoring impacts quality issues, specifically product recalls, with a number of researchers at the University of Palermo, led by Manfredi Bruccolori.  Our research led to some very interesting findings on […]

July 10, 2018

DoD and law enforcement Supply Chains have real reason to be concerned about counterfeiting.

We are working on a study on counterfeiting, and are seeing more instances of this issue in the Department of Defense and law enforcement.  The Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain has significant exposure to counterfeit parts surfacing in their […]

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Apr 25, 2018

10th Annual Poole Showcase Highlights Student Innovation at Reynolds Coliseum

“This showcase is one of the most visible ways that we demonstrate how we think and do at Poole,” said Annette L. Ranft, dean of the college. “We believe that offering up real-world experiences, including meaningful work with industry partners and peers from across the university, better prepares our students for long-term career success.”

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Mar 20, 2018

Survey: 69% of organizations do not have comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management processes in place despite growing corporate risks

While most finance leaders agree corporate risks are increasing, less than a third report having complete enterprise risk management processes in place.

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Mar 15, 2018

Students Report Food, Housing Insecurity

NC State becomes one of the first universities in the country to survey its student population on hunger and homelessness. The findings could lead to the expansion of student support programs on campus.

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April 23

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What is Supply Chain Management (SCM)?

Supply chain management (SCM) is the active management of supply chain activities to maximize customer value and achieve a sustainable competitive advantage.

Real-time Data will Impact How Quality is Managed in Supply Chains

At a recent meeting I attended, several members of a quality team noted that suppliers sharing process capability data from their line would provide enormous benefit.

How Blockchain Could Impact Counterfeiting Across the Supply Chain

Blockchain is a relatively new technology that shows great promise for use across many industries, including logistics and supply chain. The same technology that powers the cryptocurrency BitCoin can be used to reduce the introduction of counterfeit goods across the supply chain.

The Role of Translation in Contract Negotiation

Increasingly, the translation of web pages is becoming rooted in the virtual world but translation of contracts is becoming a much more important factor in negotiations.

10 Pieces of Career Advice for Supply Chain Students from a Seasoned Expert

Little things don’t mean a lot – little things mean everything. People come in to present to me – but hadn’t booked a conference room and couldn’t connect their computer – and so they start 6-8 minutes late for a 30 minute meeting!

Data collection: electronic or manual?

Data gathering can be carried out in a myriad of ways. Among them are Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI or “electronic”) and Paper and Pencil Interviewing (PAPI or “paper based”).