Rider’s Global Supply Chain Management Program is truly a partnership between our University and the GSCM industry. Together, we focus on giving Rider students the knowledge and skills — as well as practical experience — necessary to enter the supply chain management profession and ultimately become leaders in the field.

We benefit greatly from the advice and counsel of our Advisory Board, comprised of some of country’s leading supply chain management experts. Their involvement assures GSCM majors of a learning experience that incorporates the very best practices and latest technologies in the field.

Participating individuals and their organizations include:

Name Title Company
Joe Andraski Founder Collaborative Energizer LLC
Ken Colbert Vice President, Logistics Church and Dwight
Robert D’Avanzo Partner Accenture
Tom Elliott Senior Director, Network Strategy Pfizer
John Hanna Executive Director, Global Manufacturing Planning and Optimization Estee Lauder
George Harry Director of Global Transportation Johnson & Johnson
Suzanne Richer President Customs and Trade Solutions
Jack Schmidt Industry Director, Life Science SAP
Larry Smith Vice President, Global Supply Chain Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
Adrianne Swerdlow Assistant Vice President, Retail Supply Chain L’Oreal USA