2025 Sustainable Supply Chain Case Challenge
2025 Sustainable Supply Chain Case Challenge
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Location
Schulich School of Business, York University (Keele Campus)
111 Ian MacDonald Blvd Toronto, ON M3J 1P3 CanadaRefund Policy
About this event
The Sustainable Supply Chain Case Challenge offers graduate students the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to address a real-world business case relevant to the future sustainability of supply chains. During the case challenge, graduate student teams of up to four students will analyze a real-world business case while competing for top cash prizes.
The 2nd annual competition will take place in February 2025 at the Schulich School of Business, York University. The challenge is organized by the George Weston Ltd. Centre for Sustainable Supply Chains in collaboration with Schulich’s Supply Chain and Operations Management Club (SCOMC).
The competition is made possible through the generous support of industry sponsors including George Weston Ltd., and Partner Sponsor, CITT.
For full event details, eligibility, and FAQs, please visit our website.
Eligibility:
The challenge is open to all graduate students from the Schulich School of Business, as well as partner business schools from across Canada by invitation. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, pending space availability.
Prizes:
Winning teams will be announced live at the in-person finals event, with top teams receiving the following cash prizes:
- 1st Place - $1500 CAD
- Runner Up - $750 CAD
Timeline:
January 10, 2025 - Registration Opens
January 30, 2025 - Deadline for Team Registration (11:59 PM EST)
January 31, 2025 - Kick-off Webinar (5 p.m.), Case is Released (8 p.m.)
February 7, 2025 - Round 1 Submission Deadline (11:59 PM EST)
February 12, 2025 - Internal Judging Completed. Top Finalists Announced
February 13, 2025 - (Tentative Date) Final Presentation Event at the Schulich School of Business (5 – 7 p.m.). Note: Finalist teams representing universities outside the Greater Toronto area will have the option to present virtually.
February 19, 2025 - Post-Challenge Feedback Shared with All Teams
Photo/Video Disclaimer: This event may be recorded and photographed. The resulting images and video may be used in feature stories in print, on the Schulich website and on Schulich’s social media channels.
Partner Sponsor:
Founded in 1958, the Canadian Institute of Traffic and Transportation (CITT) is a leading not-for-profit professional development association dedicated to the advancement of professionals and businesses in logistics.
Frequently asked questions
The challenge is open to all graduate students from the Schulich School of Business, including from MBA and 1-year masters programs, as well as graduate students from partner schools on an invitation only basis. Unfortunately, this case competition is not open to undergraduate students.
The cost to register for the challenge is $35 CAD per team. Entrance fees will be paid at the time of registration.
The challenge has two rounds. In Round 1, teams of up to four students will analyze a supply chain case and submit their solution by the deadline. The top 4 teams will present live to a panel of industry judges in the finals. Out-of-town teams may present virtually.
Round 1 submissions will be entered into the general judging pool, with the top 4 advancing. Note: Schulich teams will first compete in a preliminary round against other Schulich teams. The top 4 Schulich teams will then join the general pool for consideration against all other submissions.
If you do not have a team, please email gwlscc@schulich.yorku.ca. While we cannot guarantee that we can find you a team, we will try our best to connect you with other students.
Teams must have a minimum of two and a maximum of four members. Students may not be a member of more than one team. Members must be actively registered in a graduate program at a business school in Canada to be eligible.
The prize money is divided among the entire team, with cheques provided in the name of each team member following the competition.