GM/WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business Supply Chain Case Competition
Welcome to the GM/WSU Mike Ilitch School of Business Supply Chain Case Competition, where top supply chain students from around the world compete. This invite-only event brings students to Detroit for a deep dive into the automotive industry's supply chain systems. Teams tackle real-world challenges like procuring advanced tech components while navigating logistics, costs, sustainability, and more. The competition features 20 teams, giving participants the chance to showcase their skills to leading auto industry firms.
Registration
Each invited school may send one team of up to four students. Faculty advisors of each school will receive a registration link directly. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact Kevin Ketels at krk@wayne.edu.
2024 Details
When:
Oct. 3 - Oct. 5, 2024
Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024
11:00 a.m. Hotel check out time.
Where:
GM Renaissance Center and the Mike Ilitch School of Business, Detroit MI
Wayne State University contacts:
Kevin Ketels, faculty lead | krk@wayne.edu
Pam William, event manager | plwilliam@wayne.edu
Connect with us:
Follow our GM/WSU Supply Chain Case Competition Facebook page
Participating schools:
Bowling Green State University
Central Michigan University
Colorado State University
Grand Valley State University
Howard University
Indiana University - Indianapolis
Iowa State University
Kansas State University
Miami University
Michigan State University
New Mexico State University
Ohio State University
Tecnológico de Monterrey - Mexico
Texas Tech University
North Carolina A&T State University
University of North Dakota
University of Northern Iowa
Wayne State University
Weber State University
Western Michigan University
2024 Timeline and competition schedule
*Subject to Change
Wednesday Oct. 2
International School Arrival
DAY 1 | Thursday, Oct. 3
2-5 p.m. | Domestic school arrivals and hotel check-in
2-5 p.m. │Competition registration
6-8 p.m. | Opening reception, region/timeslot drawing
DAY 2 | Friday, Oct. 4
7:30-9 a.m. | Buffet breakfast
10:15 a.m. │Departure & Travel to Ilitch Business School
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Competition preliminary round presentations
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. │ Networking Fair
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. │Lunch
6 p.m. | Dinner on your own
DAY 3 | Saturday, Oct. 5
7:30-9 a.m. | Buffet breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m. | Region winners and twist announcement
9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.| Breakout sessions and professional association networking
11-1 p.m. | Lunch
1-4 p.m. | Competition finals
6-9 p.m. | Awards banquet dinner cruise
Sunday, Oct. 6
11 a.m. | Hotel check-out time
Sponsors
Presenting:
Warrior:
Gold:
Silver:
Supporting:
Champion:
Partner:
