Friday, Apr 8, 2016
Professor and nationally known supply chain consultant Robert Murray mentored students
by Louis Pernet '16
On Friday, April 1, Rider’s undergraduate global supply team finished second place in the Rutgers Big Ten Supply Chain Case Competition. The team, comprised of Tim Mansure ‘17, Amanda Kleinmann ‘17, Ahmed Al-Shawafi ‘16 and Yi Zhang ‘17, finished ahead of other undergraduate teams from Rutgers, Penn State, University of Arkansas and Northeastern.
The team managed this accomplishment after only having one week of intense preparation, in addition to their regular academic course load, according to Tan Miller, director of the Global Supply Chain Program.
While all preparation specific to the case was completed by the students, adjunct professor Robert Murray, a nationally known supply chain consultant, took on the role as a mentor throughout the process. According to student participant Mansure, Murray's expertise was invaluable. "Professor Murray is extremely knowledgeable and I am grateful to have him as our coach," he says.
For the participants, the guidance received by other faculty has been significant, and Murray is quick to point to the hard work and the merit of the students. "Their success was all because of their dedication," he says. "I could not be more proud."
For junior student Zhang, the challenge was eye-opening. "I learned a lot by preparing the case with my teammates and by observing the other participants, especially graduate students," he says.
Kleinmann, also a junior, echoes his sentiment. "This experience was unique, challenging and extremely rewarding," she says. "I am glad to have met Dr. Murray and to have worked with him, as his knowledge and experience guided us to success.”
Learn more about Rider's Global Supply Chain Program, which is also eligible for the University's new 3+1 and 4+1 degrees.