Monthly Archives: September 2011

SCMA Annual Intro to Supply Chain Luncheon

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By Rachel Jones, MBA Class of 2012

The Supply Chain Management Association held our first official event of the 2011/2012 academic year, our Annual Intro to Supply Chain Luncheon.  On Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 approximately 40 first and second year students gathered together to learn more about what Supply Chain is and about potential career paths in SC.  We had a chance to listen to professors and students speak about courses and internships while eating delicious pizza.  Professors Terry Harrison, Doug Thomas and Frank Chelko each spoke about their respective courses and what to expect from the program in general.  We had great discussions regarding differences in the MBA courses compared to the undergrad courses, the Six Sigma offerings, and preparation for the internship/job search. Continue reading →

Greetings from the Real World! – Experiences from a Recent Graduate

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By Bob Sanders, MBA Class of 2011

Greetings from the “real world!”  I have just completed my first rotation in the Carlisle Management Development Program (MDP) and I wanted to write a quick note to impress upon you the uniqueness and value of this opportunity.  While Carlisle is now seeking just its second class of the MDP, the commitment from all levels of management I’ve witnessed has been astonishing.  For example, the first day of orientation, the CEO, Dave Roberts took two hours out of his day to personally sit down with us and explain the business and his goals.  My main point of contact has been the President of our Food Services division and my assigned mentor is the President of the Continue reading →