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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 Open

This year's Case Competition submission period is now open until December 5th, 2025.

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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

2024- 2025 ISM Global Case Competition Judges

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Vijay Cherukuru

Director of Product

Walmart GoLocal

Parth Champaneri Headshot

Parth Champaneri, P.Eng.

Senior Director, North America Node Capabilities

Nike

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Satya Dhavala

Director of Inventory Management

Amazon

Dimitri Fleitman Headshot

Dimitri Fleitman, MBA, CCLP, CSCMP

Senior Director Supply Chain

Dole Packaged Foods Canada

John Foody Headshot

John Foody

Former CPO

United States Steel Corporation

Karen Fedele

Karen Fedele, CPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., MCIPS

Senior Director, Procurement Center of Excellence and Indirect

Moderna Therapeutics

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Julien Perreault

Transaction Advisory Manager

Grant Thornton

Pandey, Vinay

Vinay Pandey

Director of Software Procurement

Dell

Naseem Malik Headshot

Naseem Malik

Managing Partner

MRA Global Sourcing

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Sudheer Nanduri

Forecasting Lead- Reverse Logistics

Amazon

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Mukul Parkhe

Lead Industrial Engineer

DHL Supply Chain

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Gaurav Sharma

Business Unit Operations

Applied Materials

Tobias Waldhecker

Tobias Waldhecker

Senior Manager, Strategy

Walmart GoLocal

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Steve Welsh, CPSM, C.P.M.

Chief Procurement Officer

Merative

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Grace Zacharek

Interim Chief Procurement Officer

U.S. Steel Corporation

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.