UA Walton College Students Place Third in National Logistics Competition
|
Leftto right: Heather Harrington, Sheldon Cordeiro, Krystal Johnson and Stephen Kildrow) |
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Four undergraduate students from the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas, placed third in an undergraduate college case competition at the 23rd annual Operation Stimulus Conference, held in Denver, Colo., Feb. 5-7, 2004.
The four students are Heather Harrington, Morrilton, Ark.; Sheldon Cordeiro, Fayetteville, Ark.; Krystal Johnson, Camden, Ark.; and Stephen Kildrow, West Fork, Ark.
The subject of this year’s conference was "Transportation Survival: Succeeding in a Changing Market."
John Ozment, professor of transportation and logistics and the Oren Harris Chair of Transportation; and Jim Crowell, executive director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, in the Walton College, accompanied the students to the competition.
The Operation Stimulus competition attracts teams from 12 participating universities.
Operation Stimulus is an annual transportation and logistics event started by the Denver Transportation Club that has evolved into a collaborative event involving the Denver chapters of the Council of Logistics Management, the National Defense Transportation Association, American Society of Transportation and Logistics, and Delta Nu Alpha. Together, these organizations have provided over $242,000 in scholarships and financial support for transportation and logistics students and teachers. These efforts range from high school teacher training activities to direct scholarship support for college students pursuing transportation and logistics career paths.
The three-day annual conference is a major educational forum for professionals and students. The program features a college debate team competition, trade fair, one-day conference of prominent speakers and a Saturday ski-train outing.
The University of Arkansas has participated in the Operation Stimulus event for the past four years through funding from the Oren Harris Chair of Transportation, the Supply Chain Management Research Center and the Garrison Chair in Supply Chain Management.
The Supply Chain Management Research Center serves as a direct link between the private sector and university supply chain resources, with core competencies involving students, education and research.
Contacts
Jim Crowell, executive director, Supply Chain Management Research Center, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479)575-6107, jcrowell@walton.uark.edu
Wendy Taylor, graphic design manager, Sam M. Walton College of Business, (479) 575-8617, wtaylor@walton.uark.edu
Headlines
Peter Ungar Chosen as Member of the National Academy of Sciences
A distinguished professor of anthropology and director of environmental dynamics, Ungar is the first U of A faculty member to be elected to the prestigious Academy.
Ag Technology Students Visit Greenway Equipment, Learn About Advances in Machinery
Members of the U of A's Agricultural Systems and Technology Club recently spent a day at the Greenway Technology Farm in Newport to learn about advances featured in John Deere tractors and machinery.
College of Education and Health Professions WE CARE Everywhere Campaign Kicks Off This Summer
Retractable scroll banners with the phrase "WE CARE Everywhere" are small enough to fit any suitcase and just waiting for your chance to shine in social media posts throughout the summer.
Staff Senators for 2024-25 Elected
Twelve newly elected staff members will begin serving the U of A staff community for three-year terms beginning July 1 on the university's Staff Senate.
Matlock Briefs Congressional Staff Regarding Crop Sustainability Research
Professor Marty Matlock briefed U.S. House of Representative and Senate staff members on research conducted by the U of A regarding the effects of management practices on crop sustainability.