Case Challenge
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 Lead Sponsor, , and Partner Sponsor, .
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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.
Lead Sponsor:
Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's food and Ph*rm*cy leader with a network of corporate and independently operated stores in communities across the country. Loblaw's purpose - Live Life Well - supports the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion visits each year to the company’s stores.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Schulich School of Business, York University (Keele Campus), 111 Ian MacDonald Blvd , Toronto, Canada
CAD 39.55
