This document describes the SCNext organization, which aims to connect supply chain professionals globally through knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities. The SCNext provides a platform for students and young professionals to network with peers and mentors internationally, expand their industry knowledge, work on real-world business problems, and develop leadership skills. Members can participate in conferences, case competitions, internships, a startup program, and more. The goal is to help members advance their careers and push boundaries in the supply chain field through an engaged international community.
This document describes the SCNext organization, which aims to connect supply chain professionals globally through knowledge sharing and professional development opportunities. The SCNext provides a platform for students and young professionals to network with peers and mentors internationally, expand their industry knowledge, work on real-world business problems, and develop leadership skills. Members can participate in conferences, case competitions, internships, a startup program, and more. The goal is to help members advance their careers and push boundaries in the supply chain field through an engaged international community.
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Are you interested to take Supply Chain collaboration to the next level?
Do you want to learn/share and contribute towards the best SCM practices all around the globe?
Are you dissatisfied with the current platforms for Logistics Knowledge Sharing?
Are you passionate to learn what your peers are doing for similar problems you faced?
Do you want a chance to attend conferences in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa?
Would you be comfortable competing on Business cases and challenges with professionals globally?
Are You Ready to transform the way you communicate, learn and network in Supply globally?
If the answer is "YES" to any of these questions, then SCNext is for you!
Our vision: We are a collection of our life experiences. The SCNext will connect everyone and their experiences in order to broaden the horizons of it's members.
Imagine being able to attend a conference in Shanghai while staying in New York; this is what we want to accomplish by the sharing of member experiences.
The goal of the SCNext is to provide aspiring leaders in the Supply Chain industry with a platform to explore their leadership potential, learn and contribute in a global environment while developing the skill sets desired by corporations, small and large.
What is the SCNext? We are an organization founded and managed by Young Professionals for Young Professionals. We provide members with an opportunity to develop relationships with an international community of peers and mentors, expand their knowledge of the supply chain industry, and apply their knowledge and skills in real world situations.
There are no boundaries on what this organization can become- Take a moment to imagine an international group of talented and driven young professionals all working together to push the status quo on what is possible within the supply chain.
With our unique social network, the SCNexus we expect to provide members with the resources and opportunities to enhance and share their Supply Chain knowledge while simultaneously honing their leadership skills
Who is a SCNext Member?
With all those organizations out there which vie for your attention, what makes us different? What do we offer that will blow your mind and ensure your loyalty?
A SCNext member is a student or young professional who contributes through ideas and actions to fulfilling the SCNext vision. We would like to extend a special welcome to our experienced mentors who will guide the next gen leaders in supply chain.
We will divide potential members into 3 category pools:
SEB's: Students and Early beginners (with 1-2 years experience)
PRO's: Professionals who are learned and have a good practical exposure (with an average of 3-10 years experience)
MNT's: Mentors grooming the next gen leaders of Supply Chain (Veterans in the industry with 10-15 years experience dealing with complex global supply chains, professors and scholars from leading universities who will keep members up to date with cutting edge research and technologies)
Why become a member?
Network with young professionals and industry experts in your region and around the world.
Collaborate with and solve global supply chain issues with fellow members.
Work with major corporations in your region to co-develop the SCNext as the premier source for new employees.
Resume building opportunities.
Keep up to date with supply chain video interviews/case studies conducted by our very own members.
Explore and develop your leadership skills by working with other SCNext members to manage and grow the organization.
Attend Conferences, seminars, and other events for free (or at a huge discount) as a representative of the SCNext.
Receive great discounts on ISCEA certifications and conferences. ISCEA has a host of stuff to offer.
Have fun, make new friends, and change the world!
How to become a member?
The SCNext is an exclusive organization for aspiring leaders - in order to ensure the value of our organization to global employers - we will select members based on specific criterion.
The 1-2-3 Process
1. Fill out our member application form by clicking here :
http://www.scnexus.org/
and submit necessary information. Upon joining each member will be inducted into one of the three categories described above. We only expect mentors to guide our future leaders and share their knowledge with our talent pool. SEBs and PROs are encouraged to make the most of the connections they will develop in the process.
2. Each SEB and PRO application will be reviewed and approved by the SCNext senior members and leaders. We do conduct interviews to see how dedicated you are to learning in the supply chain domain. We want to see passion as this is a member run organization and our goal is to create a pool of continuous supply chain innovators.
3. Get access to the SCNexus - our private knowledge network for members to interact with one another and begin the journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Points System for members:
Activities Points Post status updates (will be checked periodically for quality, status messages like good morning etc. or anything personal and nothing to do with supply chain wont count and will be disqualified) 5 Post a link to an article/case study/video/any SCM material 10 Initiate a learning group 30 Participate in a learning group 50 Upload a case study after you finish a learning group 50 Initiate a discussion 15 Reply to a discussion 10 Member referral 30 Attend a conference on our behalf 50 Attend a SCNext local event 50 Interview/Video created(whether at a conference or at work) 70 Find a corporate partner/revenue source(advertisements, event sponsors etc) 500
Year Round Activities:
We would like to say, we are active every day of the year to make it count every second through our social network To support the virtual presence, we organize a number of activities for our members to give them opportunities to progress as per the organization's vision.
Global Case Competition:
Do you and your friends or colleagues have what it takes to compete against the best and brightest young business professionals and students in the world? The Ptak Prize Global Case Competition will bring together students and young professionals from around the world to compete on a challenging supply chain issue to win lots of prizes and recognition to be the Ptak Prize Winner. Our sponsor companies would love to see you in action with global supply chain issues. Come impress them and you might have a promising career opportunity on your way back home.
Internship program for students:
Our goal is to maximize the learning opportunities for our student members . What better way than to help them secure a practical exposure. We are not here to find you a job, but we surely can put you in touch with the right people who will lead you in the right direction. We will leverage our sponsor companies (SCNext and ISCEA) and try to make sure your talent is visible. Going forward, we want to be a one-stop shop for any company's supply chain hiring needs.
SCNext Journal:
We are working on introducing a monthly journal with all the latest news/trends in the supply chain and logistics domain. It will be a one-stop shop with all the highlights within the domain filled with industry expert interviews all conducted by our very own members
Start-Up Day:
This is for all those members who have ideas and lack the capital. You need not worry anymore. The SCNext has access to ISCEA Venture capital funding and every year, we will hold Start-Up Day where you will have the opportunity to pitch your idea to our senior members. If selected, ISCEA will fund your company and you will also have access to global ISCEA and SCNext resources to help build and grow your company
Technical shows/Trade exhibitions:
Imagine being able to attend an industry conference with thousands of leaders in the Supply chain arena. Now lets take that a step further. Imagine being able to talk at such conferences and having leaders listen. Students and Young professionals with new concepts, research ideas and proposals will be able to demonstrate here. The purpose is to integrate Young Professionals in industry conferences to enhance learning while providing organizations around the world to see young talent in action. Again, potential employment opportunities will be a part of the bargain
Yes, this is blank for a reason. We are a member run community and this spot is reserved for your ideas. If you have something in mind, something radical which will serve our vision, we want to hear from you. Now, the best part- If it's selected, the idea/event will be your baby. We will provide all resources required for setup but the challenge will be for you to plan, organize and execute. Needless to say, added benefits of networking, prizes and conferences come along the way for such active members.
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