Supply chain students gain valuable experience at symposium

In October, two COB supply chain management majors, Quinn DePina and Lizbeth Resendiz-Acevedo, attended the 2024 WISE (Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence) Future Leaders Symposium in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Supply Chain Management Associate Professor Dr. Ying Liao.
 
The symposium involved students and faculty from 30 universities in the country. Speakers represented prominent companies across various sectors, including the CEO of J.B. Hunt, the general manager of Finished Vehicle Logistics Management of Toyota, and the senior vice president of Walmart’s supply chain business operations & planning. These leaders, among others from companies like Sysco, The Clorox Company and Ulta Beauty, contributed a wealth of industry knowledge, rich insights and experience in various roles in supply chain, including logistics, distribution, and supply chain management innovation. In addition, students gained valuable advice from top industry leaders and rising stars in supply chain management relating to leadership development, transitioning into the workforce after college, and career growth in supply chain management.
 
Quinn and Lizbeth also took this amazing opportunity to network with professionals and women leaders in supply chain management and students and faculty from other supply chain management programs.
 
“Visiting J.B. Hunt and Sam’s Club home offices provided firsthand insight into large-scale logistics and retail operations……. activities allowed me to connect with peers and professionals, adding a personal touch to the experience,” said Quinn.
 
In the reflection, Lizbeth emphasizes, “This conference was an incredible opportunity to connect and network with other women in the supply chain from across the country, and I truly cherish the experience. Being a First-Generation student, I had never heard of or experienced anything such as this. I left with a profound sense of motivation.”  
 
The COB Supply Chain Management program offers outstanding opportunities, such as the WISE conference for our majors and intended majors throughout the year.

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