Industry and academic collaboration is the key to success
At Kinaxis, we recognize the critical role that higher education plays in ensuring we have the ideas, innovation and skills necessary to propel the modern supply chain forward.
By partnering with our academic colleagues, we can share the fascinating and complex problems supply chains are facing today. Together, we can characterize relevant topics and problems for the classroom, highlight rewarding careers paths in supply chain, and identify challenges and the research required to address them.
We believe it is our responsibility to contribute current, practice-based examples to academia so students can enter the workforce better prepared and professors can contribute to research with an understanding of today’s trends and challenges.
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Set students up for success by helping them develop the skillsets needed by the modern supply chain.
Academic case studies.
Our academic case studies reinforce supply chain management strategies and encourage students to apply analytics and critical thinking skills to relevant supply chain practices. Each case has been reviewed by top-rated professors and includes easy-to use teaching assets.
Guest lectures.
Guest lectures that bring practitioners with industry examples into your classroom. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate and support you and our next generation of supply chain and analytics talent. Our standard lecture is about 60 minutes including Q&A.
Forecasting the Unforeseeable:
Emphasizing the significance of accurate demand forecasting, the challenges of supply chain fluctuations, and the need for advanced planning tools in complex supply chain environments, this case utilizes real-world time series data from a growing pharmaceutical company. It tasks students with delivering forecasts for two strategic products with cyclic demand, amid the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
(Includes data sets to understand impact of disruptions to historical data)
Keywords: Demand forecasting, time series forecasting, supply chain fluctuations, Covid-19 pandemic, advanced planning tools.
Supply Chain Management vs. Mother Nature
Examining the supply chain dynamics and risk management strategies of two CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies, this case delves into their responses to a disruption in their respective supply chains. The focus is on highlighting the key differences in their supply chains, including the use of multiple suppliers versus a single supplier, lead times, and planning systems. The case explores the operational decisions and steps that are expected to be taken in resolving the crisis, such as assessing inventories and demand planning.
(Perfect for students with limited to no prior supply chain knowledge)
Keywords: Supply chain management, disruption, risk management, supply chain design, lead time, agility.
Plans, Pasta, and Pandemics
This case illustrates real-world supply chain disruptions during the global Covid-19 pandemic, and the strategic responses required to navigate through uncertain times. It highlights the distinct characteristics of grocery supply chains, including just-in-time manufacturing and delivery. The case also presents decision dilemmas including alternative sourcing options and prioritizing customer orders during supply shortages. As the pandemic continues to evolve, the case emphasizes the importance of short-term crisis management and long-term supply chain strategy development in the food industry.
(Ideal for students pursuing supply chain or other related degree)
Keywords: Grocery supply chains, perishable products, just-in-time manufacturing, supply chain disruptions, Covid-19 pandemic.
Supply chain thought leadership.
Big Ideas in Supply Chain – Many of our faculty partners have benefitted from integrating our Big Ideas in Supply Chain podcast into their course curriculum. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to bring the latest supply chain topics of interest from experts and industry professionals into your classroom.
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Internships at Kinaxis are an excellent opportunity to gain professional skills and hands-on experience in your field of study. If you’re ready to graduate from student to employee, you can search our open positions or simply learn more about careers at Kinaxis.
Kinaxis Supply Chain Game
Jumpstart your students’ understanding of supply chain planning with the Kinaxis Supply Chain Game. This engaging, educational simulation introduces students to supply chain planning and why concurrency matters. Players are challenged to collaborate and make supply chain decisions with real-time financial impact. The game offers a unique perspective, placing students in the dynamic role of a supply chain planner. Learn more about the Kinaxis revolution in education!
Interested in collaborating with us?
We're committed to elevating the next generation of innovative supply chain leaders through active academic engagement.
Have a question for the academic program team? Please contact: academicprogram@kinaxis.com