Partnering for Excellence: Industry and Alumni Engagement
The Kent C. "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence serves as a bridge between academic excellence and industry leadership. Our Strategic Partnership Program solves the supply chain talent crisis by integrating your organization into our academic ecosystem. Instead of simply reading resumes, you audit student performance in real time through classroom engagement and technical projects.
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Naming Rights: Organizations seeking a permanent legacy and the highest level of brand visibility can secure naming rights for a specialized simulation lab or establish a branded presence in the classrooms where the next generation of leaders is forged.
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Advisory Role: Secure a seat on the program’s Advisory Board to influence program governance and leadership.
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Priority Recruitment: Receive highlighted job and internship placement to secure first-choice access to top talent.
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Resume Book Access: Priority access to our resume books for undergraduate internships and entry-level roles.
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Project Access: Receive priority consideration for technical projects and senior capstone projects.
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Engagement: Participate in guest speaking opportunities, exclusive networking events, and career fairs with premier placement.
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Named scholarship(s): Create a named scholarship for logistics and supply chain management majors, either one $2,000 scholarship or two $1,000 scholarships.
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High-Profile Event Participation: Secure free attendance and sponsorship listing for program events
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Brand Recognition: Display your name and/or company logo on the Center website, in the office, and on appropriate event materials.
- Advisory Role: Secure a seat on the program’s Advisory Board to influence program governance and leadership.
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Priority Recruitment: Receive highlighted job and internship placement to secure increased access to top talent.
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Resume Book Access: Priority access to our resume books for undergraduate internships and entry-level roles.
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Project Access: Receive priority consideration for technical projects and senior capstone projects.
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Engagement: Participate in guest speaking opportunities, exclusive networking events, and career fairs with highlighted placement.
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High-Profile Event Participation: Secure free attendance and sponsorship listing for program events
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Brand Recognition: Display your name and/or company logo on the Center website, in the office, and on appropriate event materials.
- Recruitment: Receive job and internship placement to secure access to top talent.
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Resume Book Access: Access to our resume books for undergraduate internships and entry-level roles.
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Project Access: Receive consideration for technical projects and senior capstone projects.
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Engagement: Participate in guest speaking opportunities, exclusive networking events, and career fairs.
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Event Participation: Secure free attendance and sponsorship listing for program events.
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Brand Recognition: Display your name and/or company logo on the Center website, in the office, and on appropriate event materials.
- Recruitment: Receive job and internship placement to secure access to top talent.
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Resume Book Access: Access to our resume books for undergraduate internships and entry-level roles.
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Engagement: Participate in guest speaking opportunities.
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Event Participation: Secure free attendance for program events.
We understand that every organization has unique strategic goals and budget considerations. We work closely with our industry partners to tailor engagement opportunities, ensuring that both the organization and our students receive the maximum benefit from the relationship.
Tailored Engagement for Any Budget
Whether you are a global corporation or a growing regional business, we offer flexible pathways to integrate your brand into our academic ecosystem. Our team is committed to helping you define a level of involvement that aligns with your current hiring needs and operational objectives.
Maximizing Mutual Benefits
Our goal is to create a synergy where industry experts and students thrive together. By customizing your program, we ensure high-impact results for both sides:
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For the Organization: You gain a direct link to a specialized talent pool, allowing you to audit student performance in real time. This approach helps reduce recruitment risks and provides access to fresh operational insights for your business.
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For the Students: Students receive a world-class education enriched by direct interaction with active professionals. These customized partnerships provide the foundation for a fulfilling career and a meaningful life through exposure to real-world technical challenges.
We invite you to let us tailor a partnership that meets your specific strategic goals while investing in the talent that will drive your organization forward.
A Sincere Thank You to Our Partners and Sponsors
The success of the Kent C. "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence is built upon the strength of our industry relationships. We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our current partners and sponsors for their unwavering commitment to our students and the future of the field.
Your investment does more than just support our programs; it provides the essential foundation for our students to lead fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Through your participation in the industry partnership program, you are directly solving the talent crisis by mentoring the next generation of logistics, supply chain, and operations leaders. Your partnership ensures that we continue to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry excellence. We are honored to fly with you as we drive the global economy forward.
Our Strategic Partner Firms
Additional Supporters:
Conexus Indiana | Duke Realty | Eli Lily and Company | Guitar Center | Progress Rail Services | Red Gold | Rolls Royce