1. Global Case Competition
2018 Program Expansion and Investment

2. Student Chapters/Participating Schools – Current Program
Successful global competition with regional rules and approach:
Some virtual
Some in-person
Non-standard case studies
Lacks national or global sponsorship
Many key SC schools don’t participate
Many schools of APICS chapters don’t participate.

3. 2018 Case Competition Task Force Participants
The APICS Student Case Competition task force, formed in April. They met regularly to assess the current program and 2018 program plans. Many thanks to the team for their time and expertise.
Volunteer Leaders:
Jon Beck
Gozde Capar
Ed Huver
Ellen Kane
Jennifer Kevlin
Larry Taube
APICS Staff:
Sean Dolan
Dean Martinez
Mike Ogle
Kathleen Schroeder
John Stults
Henri Wingfield-Jones

4. Case Competition Mission
In support of our strategic focus on increasing engagement across the Academic community APICS seeks to substantially raise the profile our annual case competition program and dramatically increase the number of students and universities participating.

5. 2018 Case Competition – Combining the global reach of APICS and Deloitte
Increase brand recognition in Supply Chain area
Expand the presence of the case competition internationally by leveraging Deloitte’s global presence
Enhance the case competition process
Increase brand recognition in Supply Chain area
Build connection with students for potential recruiting
Increase possibility for opportunity to present during annual APICS conference – potential customers

6. Benefits of Collaboration: Students
Participation in a best-in-class global event.
Engagement with the leading professional association for Supply Chain Management and a global leader in business operations consulting.
Real-world case problem solving, incorporating technical knowledge as well as ‘soft skills’.
Robust opportunities for mentorship, internships and networking.

7. 2018 Competition Structure
College/ University Round
Unlimited number of participating schools and teams
4 student member participants per team, up to 2 winning teams per school
Traditional business ‘case’
Judging rubric TBD
Each team must submit a video file up to 3 minutes and 3 to 5 PPT slides
Winners teams submitted to APICS selected by 11/15
Virtual Qualifying Round
Judging Panel scoring of the PPT
Top scoring teams advance to Regional Qualifying Round (geo- mapped)
Winners announced 12/7
Regional Qualifying Round
Eight locations:
Amsterdam, Atlanta, Chicago, Costa Mesa, CA, Mexico City, Parsippany, NJ, Toronto and Shanghai
Up to 8 teams/ location (256 max participants)
All participants are provided a $TBD travel stipend
2/23 Friday evening networking; 2/24 Saturday competition
Winners announced 2/24
Final Competition
Eight teams (one per regional qualifying event)
All participants are provided a $TBD travel stipend and complimentary registration for the annual conference
Cash prize pool for winning team(s)
Potential cash award for the winning school
Competition Saturday 9/29; Final presentation Sunday 9/30
Winners announced 10/1

8. Timing – Program and Communications
2017
10/1 – 10/31 College/University Round
10/16 APICS and Deloitte collaboration announced at APICS 2017
11/15 College/University winners due to APICS
11/16 – 12/6 Virtual Round judging
12/7 Virtual Round winners announced
2018
1/16 Team confirmation due for participation in Regional Round
2/23 – 2/24 Regional Round (hosted globally at select Deloitte offices)
9/30 – 10/1 Final Round

9. APICS Case Competition Sponsorship Opportunities

10. Sponsorship Program
The APICS Case Competition program will be greatly enhanced through the participation of APICS channel partners and corporate partners. The sponsorship program will provide a pathway for these important partner constituencies to underwrite and foster the development of the APICS Case Competition.
APICS channel partner sponsors will provide a local point of engagement and mentorship for APICS Case Competition participants.
Corporate Partner sponsorship will add an important dimensions of support and buy-in from the supply chain business community underscoring the validity and importance of the APICS Supply Chain Competition.

11. Sponsorship Opportunity – Channel Partners
Overview
Designation as an official sponsor for the 2018 APICS Case Competition, including access to the official logo and imagery of the program
Benefits
Opportunity to provide a representative for on-stage recognition at the opening networking event for one Regional Qualifying competition
Access to the opt-in database for all participants in the Regional Qualifying event

12. Sponsorship Opportunity – Corporate Partner
Overview
Designation as an official sponsor for the 2018 APICS Case Competition, including access to the official logo and imagery of the program
Benefits
Opportunity to provide a representative for welcome remarks at the opening networking event for up to three Regional Qualifying events
Opportunity to provide a representative for student mentoring during the competition for up to three Regional Qualifying events
Complimentary participation in the career fair to be held in conjunction with APICS 2018
Access to the opt-in database for all participants in the Regional Qualifying events