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Introduction to GT’s Supply Chain & Logistics

Programs

November 7, 2017

Theresa Atkins &

Carole Bennett

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Georgia Tech Supply Chain & Logistics Institute (SCL)

Our Fundamental Pillars

Research

EducationPartnership

Ecosystem

SCL’s primary activities involve the development of new concepts & strategies for the

practice of supply chain engineering, & new tools for analysis, design, &

management of logistics processes

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For 26 consecutive years ranked as the best undergraduate and graduate industrial engineering program in the United States

BS Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Engineering Concentration

Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering

MSSCE

Professional Education & Workforce

Development Programs

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Corporate Partnership Programs

Various levels of engagement

Innovation Network Member

Innovation Partner & Research

Partner

Strategic Partner

Global Partner

LEAP program

Student projects

Undergrad and graduate

Recruiting days for:• Full-time employment

• Internships

• Co-ops

• Capstone projects

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Continuing Education

27 scheduled public short courses

Stand-alone for specific skills development

Can be combined to build to a certificate program (8)

Designed for immediate practical application

Atlanta Global Learning Center or GT Savannah

Supply Chain Project Management

Lean Inbound Logistics

Introduction to International Logistics & Compliance

Demand-Driven Supply Chain Strategy

Material Handling 101

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Continuing Education

Custom short courses

At company site, GT location or other off-site

Customized content to address specific company learning needs

Flexible timing

Cost-effective for team training

Instructors with real-world experience

Examples

MHPS, Schneider Logistics, Textron/ E-Z Go, Rayonnier

Glynn county – multi-company

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Workforce Development Courses

Supply Chain Fundamentals

9 Courses – self-paced study; multi-media; low cost

Consistent with new national certification programs

Targeted toward entry-level and supervisory level employees

Courses can also be offered in multiple formats. We can also

tailor/customize delivery of the courses to specific needs.

Warehousing Operations

Supply Chain Principles

Customer Service Operations

Transportation Operations

Lean Leadership

Inventory Management

Procurement

Demand Planning

Manufacturing & Services

Operations

https://www.scl.gatech.edu/education/professional-education/series/fundamentals

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Funding Support Examples

Supply Chain Project Management Certificate Program at GT

Savannah campus

Incumbent worker training

WIOA funded individuals

Transitioning veterans

Coding boot camp

Atlanta and Savannah cohorts

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Restructure of Quality & Supply Chain Management groupWarehouse & material flow student project – new

objective/new challenges.

Poonpat Loharjun

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

• 3 years of experience in Oil and Gas

industry as a project manager and

mechanical engineer at Chevron

Thailand

• Bachelors in Industrial

Engineering

• 2 years of experience in

productivity improvement and

business excellence at Tata

MotorsHitesh Newadkar

Prof. Benoit Montreuil

• Coca-Cola Material Handling & Distribution Chair and Professor at ISyE

• Director of the Physical Internet Center

• Leader of the Supply Chain & Logistics Institute

GT Student Projects - Example

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Regional Economic Development – SAV Campus

On-going skilled workforce needs with particular interest in: VET2 program Coding boot camp Supply Chain & Logistics

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Future Focus

Adapting content and method of delivery to meet

industry needs

Hybrid in-person experience / online

Addressing ‘local’ issues e.g. warehousing

fundamentals in coastal region

Market IWT to the logistics community

More awareness needed

Engagement in local logistics sector partnership

Alignment with regional economic development

Career fairs on campus

www.scl.gatech.edu/leap

Logistics

Education

And Pathways

(LEAP)

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Logistics & Supply Chain = Jobs and Opportunity in Georgia

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2015 Grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. as Catalyst

A generous thought-leadership grant in 2015 from:

Helping create opportunities to grow the economy,

increase opportunities for underrepresented youth

and veterans, and provide the industry what it

seeks – a better prepared workforce

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Examples of Logistics

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Examples of Logistics

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Examples of Logistics

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Events with Logistics

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Jobs and Careers in Logistics include:

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Just a few examples of the numerous jobs in Logistics

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Careers in logistics are desirable and attainable –

with or without college education

Program with low barrier to entry

Who?

Underrepresented youth

Minorities

Veterans transitioning to

the commercial sector

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Course Delivery Components

Supply Chain Management

Principles

Warehousing Operations

Transportation Operations

Customer Service Operations

Online, Self-paced, with multiple

checkpoints

Discussion Boards

Each course takes 40 hours to

complete

What is covered: Roles, Metrics,

Technologies, Processes

No Textbooks!

Written on a high-school senior

level

Minimum age is 16

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Logistics Education And Pathways - Components

4 ONLINE Courses

Supply Chain Game

Simulation

Industry Career

Opportunities

Resume & Career Advising

Supply Chain Days at GT

Interaction with Institute

Faculty and Students

Access to Course Instructors

On-Campus Tour and Access

to GT Student Ambassadors

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Course Delivery Outcomes

GTPE Course Completion

Certificate

Continuing Education Units (CEU’s)

Permanent Georgia Tech

Professional Education Transcript

Graduation Ceremony

Help prepare for successful

interview for entry-level Logistics

role

Also for those looking for

credentials to change jobs or

increase the likelihood to be

promoted

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Students progressing individually

Internal Cohorts in:

• Maynard Jackson HS

• North Atlanta HS

• Grady HS

• Rise Academy

Field Cohort in:

• JUMA

Newton County/Covington Pilot

(no maximum age requirement)

Multiple LEAP Formats

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Sponsored by APICS

Examples of Company Participants:

• UPS

• Amazon

• Americold

• Chick-fil-A

• Delta

• HD Supply

• Home Depot

• Knapp Logistics Automation

Georgia Tech Supply Chain Day (4x a year)

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Here is a partial list of companies

willing to interview LEAP

graduates:

UPS

TRS

Hire Dynamics

Delta (DMS)

JUMA

Goodwill

Companies Willing to Interview LEAP Students

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From February 2015 through

November 2017 we have had 390

LEAP course completions!

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Student Success Stories!

Abe Cheung David Gachuz

Devyon Johnson

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• Program Sponsorship

• Benefits all those

going through the

program

• Dedicated Sponsorship

• Benefits a group that

you designate

• Internal Sponsorship

• Benefits your

employees or

students

Sponsorship Opportunities

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• Limit the amount of time to access the course

• Course completion rates increase when students

are in a cohort

• Guide students to begin with the SC Management

Principles course first

• Assign a proctor in each cohort to assist

• Set up Open Labs to support completion

Lessons Learned: Before Taking The Course

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• Target time and follow-up communications: At

registration, after the first 2 units, then when

students are within 2 units of completion.

• Monitor and follow up by email and phone

• An overview, orientation, gaming simulation or

tour helps reinforce the opportunity and

enthusiasm

• A team (instructors, proctors, employers, peers)

for follow-up is important to increase completion

Lessons Learned: During The Course

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• Celebrate: Conduct a graduation/recognition

ceremony

• Conduct a resume review and interview prep

• Align potential interviews and career fairs within

about 30-60 days of course completion

• Communicate expectations with the employers

• Once placed, support and coaching efforts to

take place every 30-60-90 days

Lessons Learned: After Course Completion

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LEAP into a new future!

Google

“Georgia Tech LEAP”

www.scl.gatech.edu/leap

OFTC-VALMIERA TRAININGProgram Overview

A COMBINED EFFORT

VALMIERA GLASS GROUP, LATVIA• Valmiera Glass USA-Dublin, GA

Built in 2015, started with 50 employees

• Valmeria Glass UK-Sherborne, DorsetJoined the Valmiera group in 2013, approximately 130

employees.

• Valmiera Glass Latvia-Valmiera, LatviaBuilt in 1963, approximately 1000 employees

INITIAL MEETING-JANUARY 16, 2016

Met with company officials at Phase I plant in Dublin, GA

• Received information on job requirements, number of employees needed, timeframe for construction of Phase II, and training duration.

• Started planning for trips to Latvia and selecting core team member for the project.

Pictured from left to right: Andre Schwiontek, Doloresa Volkopa, Angie Brown, the Mayor of Valmiera, Kimberly David, Ilze Andersone, Dr. Horadan, and Roy Williams.

FIRST TRIP TO LATVIA-FEBRUARY 2016The Leadership Team traveled to Valmeria, Latvia. They met with leaders, counterparts, and

other high level personel to discuss the project. The team also toured the facilities there and

gathered information.

OTHER TRIPS TO LATVIATrip 2 April 2016

Roy Williams and the Industrial Systems Division Chair spent one week touring the plant and making detailed notes on the various job categories.

Trip 3 May 2016

Took the remaining three members of the team and spent a week in the existing plant, focusing on each job category and planning curriculum.

RECRUITMENT AND FUNDING

• 400 positions needed to be filled.

• Recruited double the amount of jobs in order to qualify the applicants.

• Partnered with WIOA/JTU to screen and take applications.

• Worked with Valmiera to advertise and hold career/job fairs.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• Modified existing curriculum.

• Developed new curriculum.

• Partnered with Valmiera Glass in proprietary processes.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

• Classes began different dates, but all ended August 31, 2017.

• Students had to progress at the same rate.

• Due to the large number of students and varied class schedules, lab assistants were hired from the student pool.

• Class/training schedules must accommodate working students.

• Classes were scheduled in blocks of identical sessions each day.

• All class material could be accessed online.

• Video recordings of class time was posted online for trainees that missed a class to keep on schedule.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

• Fiber Forming was conducted at the company on actual equipment in 24/7 shifts. Company/Latvian trainers were aided by one lab assistant on each shift.

• Twisting training was held morning and evening at the Heart of GA College and Career Academy. Company/Latvian trainers were aided by one lab assistant on each shift.

• Company training continues at the existing plant and at the Career Academy.

PROS AND CONS

Pros

• The opportunity to develop and change curriculum without normal constraints.

• The ability to try alternative scheduling and teaching methods.

• The ability to provide a well-trained specific work force for a company.

Cons

• Cultural differences.

• Communication issues.

• The lack of a completed factory.

• Keeping students motivated for up to a year with no compensation or guarantees.

ARE THERE ANY QUESTIONS?