Talent Jazz Session
Session Hosts Scott Reily - SVP Logistics, Brookshire Grocery Company Cheryl Sanders - Director, Customer Supply Chain, PepsiCo Chicago Steve Dollase - Executive in Residence, Wake Forest University School of Business
Founded in 1928 More than 150 stores TX, LA, & AR Customer Service Provide a great food and shopping experience
Logistics Leadership Education Brookshire University Industry Specific Education Tyler Junior College Retail Management Certificate Tyler Junior College Leadership Certificate UT Tyler Management Certificates
Academic Partnerships Supply Chain Consortiums Class Projects Lean Improvement Opportunities 5S Analytics Case Study Projects Texas A&M WMS RFP UT Tyler Warehouse Automation Internships
NAN SC Campus Strategy
Campus Mission Statement We Have Absolute Clarity We Build Leadership Bench We Commit Ourselves to These Operating Principals Rules of the Road Senior Management s Commitment to Strategy and Funding Campus Hires Reflect the Diversity of Our Consumers Recognition That the Program Has Long-Term ROI School Selection Will Be Strategically Focused Our Success Will Be Delivered As Creating Brand Recognition at Core Schools Creating NAB Business Skills From The Bottom Up Providing Opportunity For Leadership Success 9
Campus Strategic Framework 1 Promise We Source and Prepare Diverse Supply Chain Leadership Bench. 2 Long Term Objectives Prepare Future Supply Chain Executives Diversity: Representative of the Population 3 Platforms Recruiting and Year 1 Onboarding Career Transition and Launch Improve Diversity Representation Aligned Organization 4Initiatives and Enablers Effective Intern Program Provides 85% of Full Time Hires Buddy Program GO Onboarding Program Intern through Full Time Framework Networking Healthy Money Alumni Network Campus People Planning Future Campus Hire Buddy Recruiting Self Development Principles Partner with ERGs to Improve Diversity Representation Leverage On-Campus Diverse Organizations to Attract Diverse Candidates Subcommittees Recruiting/Diversity, Onboarding, Alumni Network Effective Manager Preboarding Training Provide Key Messaging Expectations and Alignment Video 5 Measures of Success Diversity, Turnover, Promotions 10
Wake Forest University School of Business Center for Retail Innovation
The Center for Retail Innovation Vision: To be the premiere destination for faculty and student-led academic and practitioner-oriented learning, research and innovation to create the future of retail. Domain Focus Areas: Marketing, Supply Chain, Retail Technology, Big Data/Analytics Examples of Research Focus Areas: Use of big data analytics to optimize the supply chain and retail experience (including post-sale service) Integration of mobile and other emerging technologies into shoppers retail experience to increase consumer value Improving consumer welfare and social outcomes through retail innovation
Retail Learning Labs Objectives: Test new technologies, programs and products in a controlled, scientific environment leveraging extensive data and analytics Conduct innovative research to benefit the partners involved Expanded participants ability to innovate and to effectively unleash the power of their data resources Create real-life learning opportunities for students and participants Partners Include: 10 Lowes Foods stores (5 test, 5 control) 10 CVS retail stores CPG partners Technology and Service partners Business School faculty and students
Master of Science in Business Analytics Our program was constructed based on corporate needs and is comprised of a unique blend of technical skills, business knowledge, communication skills and teamwork. *based on the survey by Gorman and Klimberg (2014) Graduates will not only be able to do analytics, they will be able to identify opportunities for, and communicate the value of, analytics.
Breakout 45 Minutes: Break into working groups to discuss and develop solutions to the following challenges: 1. Engaging with and attracting students to our industry 2. Leveraging academic institutions to improve current leaders skills 3. Building stronger ties with academic institutions to support our industry s talent and strategic needs 15 minutes: Each working group will share their best ideas and an outline for a charter to present to the TPA Supply Chain Committee.