FUTO Launches First Logistics and Supply Chain Case Competition

The Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), in collaboration with the C & M Oluka Foundation, USA, has announced the launch of the First FUTO Logistics and Supply Chain Case Competition. This initiative seeks to challenge students to propose innovative solutions to Nigeria’s supply chain challenges.

Theme:

Managing Nigeria's Manufactured Consumable and Perishable Food Supply Chain: What is the way forward?

📝 Requirements:

The competition will involve teams of three students each, with presentations based on one of the following four key supply chain drivers:

• Team A: Supply Chain Finance/Procurement
• Team B: Logistics and Transportation
• Team C: Supply Chain Technology
• Team D: Supply Chain Network Design

🔔 Note: A student can only belong to one team.

🗓️ Submission Timeline:

• Monday, 14th April – Monday, 21st April 2025: Receipt of submissions ends
• Wednesday, 23rd April 2025: Announcement of the best presentation in each category
• Friday, 26th April 2025: Final Quiz Competition

💡 All submissions must be based on real-life problems and must not exceed 20 pages.

🏆 Prizes to be Won:

• 🥇 1st Prize: ₦120,000
• 🥈 2nd Prize: ₦60,000
• 🎖️ 3rd Prize: ₦30,000 (Consolation price)
• 🎖️ 4th Prize: ₦30,000 (Consolation price)

📩 Submission Email:

All team submissions should be sent to: lscmfuto269@gmail.com

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