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The NOW Generation: From Classroom to Global Supply Chain Innovators

 

The University of South Carolina’s Operations and Supply Chain program is renowned for its practical, hands-on approach to education, which has propelled it to the top ranks in the nation. In today’s episode of Supply Chain Now, we continue our NOW Generation series, as host Scott Luton welcomes Giuliano Marodin, the Continental Chair Professor in Operations & Supply Chain at the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, along with three of his students, Yana Patel, Aiden Anderson, and Julie Crouse.

Listen in as our guests discuss the program’s success, with its strong emphasis on real-world application through the Capstone Consulting projects. The students share some of their project experiences and their willingness to tackle actual business challenges, gaining invaluable experience and professional communication skills. Learn about the faculty’s dedication to student success, coupled with a supportive and interconnected student community, fostering a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement.

Join us and learn how the holistic and experiential learning environment at the University of South Carolina is not only nationally recognized, but also prepares students for successful careers and shapes them into better individuals, ready to make a significant impact in the global supply chain industry.

 

This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Amanda Luton. 

 

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