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APICS Northeast District Student Competition 2012 The Boston Chapter is pleased to announce that this years student competition will be hosted by UConn ! The competition will be conducted on April 21st, 2012 at The University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. This is open to student teams from any region and even international students. Students make their own travel arrangements. If you are a Graduate or Undergraduate student, this is your opportunity to "show case" your talents to a group of accomplished professionals. You will be presenting to Senior Managers from leading companies in New England and the New York areas and also networking with all the attendees from various regions from the North East. The Judging panel will be announced shortly. This event is free to all APICS members and includes lunch and coffee. Guests should registered and plan to arrive at 12 noon for lunch, followed by the students presentations. The competition is divided into two tracks - Graduate and the Undergraduate. Each track will have a maximum of 12 teams. Space is limited and will be made available on a first come first serve basis. This is your chance for a major resume building event and the opportunity to walk away with a fabulous cash prize and perhaps a job offer/interview Prize values for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd will be announced shortly. There is a $100 registration for each team Graduate team - Register Here! Undergraduate teams - Register Here! Non-APICS members - Register Here! click here for past event pictures APICS Northeast District Student Competition 2011 Northeast District Student Case Competition award winners announced
Boston, Mass., May 17, 2011: The Third Annual APICS Northeast District Student Case Competition was recently held on the campus of Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. The event was hosted by the Boston and New Haven chapters of APICS, the Association for Operations Management.
This annual competition allows college students to showcase their skills in and knowledge of the field of operations management. Each team of competitors is presented a case to analyze, which includes specific problems for which they must develop solutions to present to the judges. These cases are developed to mirror real-world issues the students likely will face when they are hired in the field of operations. The solution are judged on criteria including feasibility, originality, and whether or not they reflect a clear understanding of the core competencies of operations management.
Sixty-eight students from 11 different universities competed in this year's event, which was held on Saturday, April 16. Both graduate and undergraduate students participated, and they were judged in separate tracks. Nine teams competed in the Graduate division and seven teams in the Undergraduate. First prize in each division was a cash award of $1,200 for the team, with second place winning $800, and third place taking home $500. In addition, the top five winning teams in each division also received free student memberships to the APICS chapter of their choice.
Executives from a diverse group of industries served as judges for the event. Companies represented included BD Biosciences, Bigelow Tea, BASF, Dupont, Welch's, GN Netcom, Webster Industries, GE, and Covidien. click here for the PDF press release.
Here are the 2011 winning teams:
Graduate Division
1st Place - Boston University 2nd Place - The University of Connecticut* 3rd Place - The University of Connecticut*
Undergraduate Division
1st Place – Northeastern University 2nd Place - Rutgers Business School 3rd Place - Bryant University
*Schools could enter more than one team in each division
Colleges represented at the 2011 Student Case Competition were:
• Boston University • Bryant University • New Jersey Institute of Technology • Northeastern University • Quinnipiac University • Rutgers • Southern Connecticut State University • Western Connecticut State University • The University of Buffalo • The University of Connecticut • The University of Massachusetts, Boston
This competition not only allows students to showcase their knowledge in a fun and supportive atmosphere, but it also gives them a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders face-to-face. The chance to shine in front of these high-level business leaders can put students on track for career success. Competitors come away with a prestigious experience to note on their resumes, as well as valuable contacts for their post-graduation job search.
APICS Joint event and locally supported groups October 18th in Waltham: FENG and Boston APICS are planning a joint meeting - "When Money meets Operations: FENG and APICS come together". Details to follow along with a registration information.
Another local group worth checking out is New England Round Table or NERT. NERT holds meeting and education events that supports supply chain management professionals.
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