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ISM Global Case Competition

A University Team Competition for Supply Management Students

The ISM Global Case Competition gives students an opportunity to gain real-world case solving experience within supply management while also applying their knowledge and diverse perspectives to a solution. The program is an incredible opportunity to engage with supply management professionals at the ISM World Annual Conference.

The case study addresses an industry challenge in supply management. Teams with a maximum of four (4) students from universities across the globe will have the opportunity to develop analytical and reasoning skills in a professional setting, much like they will face in the business world. Financial awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams. ISM will financially sponsor conference registration fees for students who are selected to participate in the final round of the case competition onsite. 

Info Sheet

Submissions Now Closed

Follow ISM for award updates and join us at the ISM World 2026 Annual Conference, April 26-28, 2026 in Colorado.

2025 Case Competition Winners

1st Place: Wayne State University
Wayne State Warrior Team 1
2nd Place: Rutgers
Team KnightOps
3rd Place: Maastricht University
Team Maastricht EcoChain Advisors

2025- 2026 ISM Global Case Competition Judges

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Flavio Alberino

TK Elevator

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Gaurav Badkar

Walmart

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Ralph Carlton

Thermo Fisher Therapeutics

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Karen Fedele

Moderna Therapeutics

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Jim Fleming

ISM

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Kseniia Litovskaia

Previously at Luminar Engineering  

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Naseem Malik

MRA Global Sourcing

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Nayantara Mehta

CMA CGM

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Mukul Parkhe

DHL Supply Chain

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Ronald Schnur

 Utz Brands

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Ajay Srivastava

CGI

Eligibility & Guidelines

  • Full-time undergraduate or graduate students studying supply chain management, business, finance or relevant field, with an interest in supply management.
  • Teams competing in the case competition may consist of no more than four (4) team members. Teams competing may be graduate or undergraduate students or a mix of both. No alternates or submissions of team members.
  • We can accept up to 2 submissions per university. However, you may submit more than two for consideration when completing the interest form.
  • Teams need to have a faculty/professor advisor/mentor.
  • Must be able to attend and register for ISM World 2026 Annual Conference.
  • Teams may represent domestic U.S. or international universities.

Note: Students may not be a full-time or part-time teacher’s assistant or full-time, tenured or adjunct faculty at participating university or any college providing post-secondary education.

Prizes

ISM is excited to offer competition prizes of up to $5,000:

  • 1st Place - $5,000
  • 2nd Place - $3,000
  • 3rd Place - $2,000

In addition to the monetary prize, the top team will receive 1:1 coaching/mentorship session with an executive, as well as complimentary access to the APSM® digital learning system to prepare for a APSM® certification for all of the top three teams.