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Introduction to GT’s Supply Chain & Logistics
Programs
November 7, 2017
Theresa Atkins &
Carole Bennett
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Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL)
Our Fundamental Pillars
Research
EducationPartnership
Ecosystem
SCL’s primary activities involve the development of new concepts & strategies for the
practice of supply chain engineering, & new tools for analysis, design, &
management of logistics processes
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For 26 consecutive years ranked as the best undergraduate and graduate industrial engineering program in the United States
BS Industrial Engineering
Supply Chain Engineering Concentration
Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering
MSSCE
Professional Education & Workforce
Development Programs
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Corporate Partnership Programs
Various levels of engagement
Innovation Network Member
Innovation Partner & Research
Partner
Strategic Partner
Global Partner
LEAP program
Student projects
Undergrad and graduate
Recruiting days for:• Full-time employment
• Internships
• Co-ops
• Capstone projects
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Continuing Education
27 scheduled public short courses
Stand-alone for specific skills development
Can be combined to build to a certificate program (8)
Designed for immediate practical application
Atlanta Global Learning Center or GT Savannah
Supply Chain Project Management
Lean Inbound Logistics
Introduction to International Logistics & Compliance
Demand-Driven Supply Chain Strategy
Material Handling 101
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Continuing Education
Custom short courses
At company site, GT location or other off-site
Customized content to address specific company learning needs
Flexible timing
Cost-effective for team training
Instructors with real-world experience
Examples
MHPS, Schneider Logistics, Textron/ E-Z Go, Rayonnier
Glynn county – multi-company
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Workforce Development Courses
Supply Chain Fundamentals
9 Courses – self-paced study; multi-media; low cost
Consistent with new national certification programs
Targeted toward entry-level and supervisory level employees
Courses can also be offered in multiple formats. We can also
tailor/customize delivery of the courses to specific needs.
Warehousing Operations
Supply Chain Principles
Customer Service Operations
Transportation Operations
Lean Leadership
Inventory Management
Procurement
Demand Planning
Manufacturing & Services
Operations
https://www.scl.gatech.edu/education/professional-education/series/fundamentals
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Funding Support Examples
Supply Chain Project Management Certificate Program at GT
Savannah campus
Incumbent worker training
WIOA funded individuals
Transitioning veterans
Coding boot camp
Atlanta and Savannah cohorts
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Restructure of Quality & Supply Chain Management groupWarehouse & material flow student project – new
objective/new challenges.
Poonpat Loharjun
• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in Oil and Gas
industry as a project manager and
mechanical engineer at Chevron
Thailand
• Bachelors in Industrial
Engineering
• 2 years of experience in
productivity improvement and
business excellence at Tata
MotorsHitesh Newadkar
Prof. Benoit Montreuil
• Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair and Professor at ISyE
• Director of the Physical Internet Center
• Leader of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute
GT Student Projects - Example
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Regional Economic Development – SAV Campus
On-going skilled workforce needs with particular interest in: VET2 program Coding boot camp Supply Chain & Logistics
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Future Focus
Adapting content and method of delivery to meet
industry needs
Hybrid in-person experience / online
Addressing ‘local’ issues e.g. warehousing
fundamentals in coastal region
Market IWT to the logistics community
More awareness needed
Engagement in local logistics sector partnership
Alignment with regional economic development
Career fairs on campus
www.scl.gatech.edu/leap
Logistics
Education
And Pathways
(LEAP)
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Logistics & Supply Chain = Jobs and Opportunity in Georgia
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2015 Grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Catalyst
A generous thought-leadership grant in 2015 from:
Helping create opportunities to grow the economy,
increase opportunities for underrepresented youth
and veterans, and provide the industry what it
seeks – a better prepared workforce
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Examples of Logistics
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Examples of Logistics
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Examples of Logistics
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Events with Logistics
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Jobs and Careers in Logistics include:
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Just a few examples of the numerous jobs in Logistics
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Careers in logistics are desirable and attainable –
with or without college education
Program with low barrier to entry
Who?
Underrepresented youth
Minorities
Veterans transitioning to
the commercial sector
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Course Delivery Components
Supply Chain Management
Principles
Warehousing Operations
Transportation Operations
Customer Service Operations
Online, Self-paced, with multiple
checkpoints
Discussion Boards
Each course takes 40 hours to
complete
What is covered: Roles, Metrics,
Technologies, Processes
No Textbooks!
Written on a high-school senior
level
Minimum age is 16
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Logistics Education And Pathways - Components
4 ONLINE Courses
Supply Chain Game
Simulation
Industry Career
Opportunities
Resume & Career Advising
Supply Chain Days at GT
Interaction with Institute
Faculty and Students
Access to Course Instructors
On-Campus Tour and Access
to GT Student Ambassadors
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Course Delivery Outcomes
GTPE Course Completion
Certificate
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)
Permanent Georgia Tech
Professional Education Transcript
Graduation Ceremony
Help prepare for successful
interview for entry-level Logistics
role
Also for those looking for
credentials to change jobs or
increase the likelihood to be
promoted
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Students progressing individually
Internal Cohorts in:
• Maynard Jackson HS
• North Atlanta HS
• Grady HS
• Rise Academy
Field Cohort in:
• JUMA
Newton County/Covington Pilot
(no maximum age requirement)
Multiple LEAP Formats
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Sponsored by APICS
Examples of Company Participants:
• UPS
• Amazon
• Americold
• Chick-fil-A
• Delta
• HD Supply
• Home Depot
• Knapp Logistics Automation
Georgia Tech Supply Chain Day (4x a year)
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Here is a partial list of companies
willing to interview LEAP
graduates:
UPS
TRS
Hire Dynamics
Delta (DMS)
JUMA
Goodwill
Companies Willing to Interview LEAP Students
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From February 2015 through
November 2017 we have had 390
LEAP course completions!
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Student Success Stories!
Abe Cheung David Gachuz
Devyon Johnson
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• Program Sponsorship
• Benefits all those
going through the
program
• Dedicated Sponsorship
• Benefits a group that
you designate
• Internal Sponsorship
• Benefits your
employees or
students
Sponsorship Opportunities
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• Limit the amount of time to access the course
• Course completion rates increase when students
are in a cohort
• Guide students to begin with the SC Management
Principles course first
• Assign a proctor in each cohort to assist
• Set up Open Labs to support completion
Lessons Learned: Before Taking The Course
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• Target time and follow-up communications: At
registration, after the first 2 units, then when
students are within 2 units of completion.
• Monitor and follow up by email and phone
• An overview, orientation, gaming simulation or
tour helps reinforce the opportunity and
enthusiasm
• A team (instructors, proctors, employers, peers)
for follow-up is important to increase completion
Lessons Learned: During The Course
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• Celebrate: Conduct a graduation/recognition
ceremony
• Conduct a resume review and interview prep
• Align potential interviews and career fairs within
about 30-60 days of course completion
• Communicate expectations with the employers
• Once placed, support and coaching efforts to
take place every 30-60-90 days
Lessons Learned: After Course Completion
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LEAP into a new future!
“Georgia Tech LEAP”
www.scl.gatech.edu/leap
OFTC-VALMIERA TRAININGProgram Overview
A COMBINED EFFORT
VALMIERA GLASS GROUP, LATVIA• Valmiera Glass USA-Dublin, GA
Built in 2015, started with 50 employees
• Valmeria Glass UK-Sherborne, DorsetJoined the Valmiera group in 2013, approximately 130
employees.
• Valmiera Glass Latvia-Valmiera, LatviaBuilt in 1963, approximately 1000 employees
INITIAL MEETING-JANUARY 16, 2016
Met with company officials at Phase I plant in Dublin, GA
• Received information on job requirements, number of employees needed, timeframe for construction of Phase II, and training duration.
• Started planning for trips to Latvia and selecting core team member for the project.
Pictured from left to right: Andre Schwiontek, Doloresa Volkopa, Angie Brown, the Mayor of Valmiera, Kimberly David, Ilze Andersone, Dr. Horadan, and Roy Williams.
FIRST TRIP TO LATVIA-FEBRUARY 2016The Leadership Team traveled to Valmeria, Latvia. They met with leaders, counterparts, and
other high level personel to discuss the project. The team also toured the facilities there and
gathered information.
OTHER TRIPS TO LATVIATrip 2 April 2016
Roy Williams and the Industrial Systems Division Chair spent one week touring the plant and making detailed notes on the various job categories.
Trip 3 May 2016
Took the remaining three members of the team and spent a week in the existing plant, focusing on each job category and planning curriculum.
RECRUITMENT AND FUNDING
• 400 positions needed to be filled.
• Recruited double the amount of jobs in order to qualify the applicants.
• Partnered with WIOA/JTU to screen and take applications.
• Worked with Valmiera to advertise and hold career/job fairs.
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
• Modified existing curriculum.
• Developed new curriculum.
• Partnered with Valmiera Glass in proprietary processes.
INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY
• Classes began different dates, but all ended August 31, 2017.
• Students had to progress at the same rate.
• Due to the large number of students and varied class schedules, lab assistants were hired from the student pool.
• Class/training schedules must accommodate working students.
• Classes were scheduled in blocks of identical sessions each day.
• All class material could be accessed online.
• Video recordings of class time was posted online for trainees that missed a class to keep on schedule.
PRACTICAL TRAINING
• Fiber Forming was conducted at the company on actual equipment in 24/7 shifts. Company/Latvian trainers were aided by one lab assistant on each shift.
• Twisting training was held morning and evening at the Heart of GA College and Career Academy. Company/Latvian trainers were aided by one lab assistant on each shift.
• Company training continues at the existing plant and at the Career Academy.
PROS AND CONS
Pros
• The opportunity to develop and change curriculum without normal constraints.
• The ability to try alternative scheduling and teaching methods.
• The ability to provide a well-trained specific work force for a company.
Cons
• Cultural differences.
• Communication issues.
• The lack of a completed factory.
• Keeping students motivated for up to a year with no compensation or guarantees.
ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?
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