Ball State Kent C "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center

10/14/2026

Ball State University’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program has received approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for a STEM designation.

10/14/2026

We are still welcoming employer partners to connect with our students at the upcoming Logistics & Supply Chain Fall Internship and Career Symposium.

If your organization is looking to recruit top emerging talent for internships or full-time roles in supply chain management, logistics, and operations, we invite you to join us on campus at Ball State University.

Event details:
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Ball State University
Cost: Free for all attending employers

This symposium provides direct access to motivated students who are eager to learn about your organization and career opportunities. Participation is completely free of charge, but advance registration is required to reserve your organizations table.

We need companies in the Logistics, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Manufacturing, and related industries. While our focus is in these areas, our event is open to all Ball State students so you can work to fill roles in multiple areas of your business!

Reserve your companys spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1994095130214?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feel free to connect or reach out directly if you have any questions. We look forward to hosting your team on campus.

Discover open internships and full-time roles at the Supply Chain Symposium. Connect with top employers and kickstart your career.

09/28/2026

We’re looking for employers to join us at Ball State University!

The Kent C. “Oz” Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence is inviting companies to participate in our Logistics & Supply Chain Fall Internship and Career Symposium on October 30, 2026 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

If your organization hires talent in supply chain, logistics, operations management, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and distribution, procurement, planning, analytics, continuous improvement, or related fields, we would love to have you participate.

The event is heavily promoted to students in Ball State’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management program, but it is open to students from all majors across the university.

That means participating companies can connect not only with future supply chain professionals, but also with students bringing skills from areas such as analytics, information systems, finance, marketing, human resources, sales, engineering, construction management, and other disciplines that support today’s operations and supply chain organizations.

And there is no registration fee.

✅ FREE for companies

✅ FREE for students

✅ Focused specifically on Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations Management companies, but open to students from all majors

✅ A great opportunity to build your company’s presence with future professionals

✅ Opportunities to recruit for internships, co-ops, and full-time positions

Whether you are actively hiring for full-time positions, recruiting for upcoming internships and co-ops, or building a stronger talent pipeline for the future, this is a great opportunity to connect with Ball State students. Showcase your internship program, introduce students to the career paths available within your organization, and meet talented candidates from a wide range of academic disciplines.

Register your company here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/logistics-supply-chain-fall-internship-and-career-symposium-tickets-1994095130214?aff=oddtdtcreator

Please share this with recruiters, HR professionals, operations leaders, supply chain professionals, and other organizations that may be interested in connecting with our students.

09/28/2026

What do Spider-Man, Black Panther, and Wonder Woman have to do with supply chain careers?

More than you might think.

At Junior Achievement of Central Indiana's last week in Indianapolis, 8th grade students took a short quiz that matched their problem-solving style, strengths, and decision-making approach to a superhero profile, then connected that profile to careers in logistics, supply chain, and operations management.

The idea was to make career exploration fun while helping students understand something important:

Supply chain is much more than trucks and warehouses.

It includes careers in analytics, planning, procurement, quality, operations, transportation, project management, process improvement, sustainability, and many other areas.

The best part was watching students make the connection between the strengths they admire in superheroes and the real-world skills employers need every day.

These were the Top 20 superhero profiles and Top 20 supply chain career matches from the students who participated.

A big thank you to everyone who helped make JobSpark possible and gave students the opportunity to explore careers they may never have considered before.

We’re excited to keep finding creative ways to introduce the next generation to logistics, supply chain, and operations management.

06/10/2026

“I never planned to work in logistics/supply chain/operations.”

If you’ve said that before, you’re in good company.

Some of the best logistics and supply chain professionals started in completely different fields, from marketing and finance to engineering, communications, and operations. Careers evolve, opportunities appear, and before long you’re managing vendors, coordinating shipments, forecasting inventory, or solving operational challenges every day.

That’s actually pretty common. A lot of great people in logistics, operations, procurement, and supply chain came from totally different majors and just grew into the work over time.

If that’s you, you already know the field is fast-moving, complex, and more strategic than ever. The next step isn’t just doing the work well, it’s understanding how to lead it.

That’s where the Ball State MBA concentration in Logistics & Supply Chain Management comes in. It’s built for professionals who want to turn real-world experience into stronger business insight, leadership skills, and career growth.

And for employers, it’s a smart way to invest in the people who already know your systems and are ready to take on more.

Contact us today to find out more about how the Ball State University MBA Program, ranked #14 by US News, can help you lead in this field, whether you meant to be here or not!

http://www.bsu.edu/lscm

05/19/2026

Heading into summer and realizing you still need a logistics or supply chain intern?

As supply chains face peak seasonal shifts, peak volumes, and shifting operational demands, an extra set of hands can make all the difference. If your organization is looking for top talent in the Indianapolis area or virtually, the Kent C. "Oz" Nelson Logistics and Supply Chain Management Center for Excellence can help.

We have a select group of highly motivated Ball State University logistics and supply chain management students who are available for immediate summer placement.

Our students are prepared to add immediate value, bringing specialized skills in:
Supply chain analytics and data visualization
Inventory, sourcing, and procurement management
Process optimization and Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Whether your team needs support on site in the Greater Indianapolis area or via a remote framework, we can quickly connect you with qualified candidates who are ready to hit the ground running.

How to connect: Send a direct message right here on LinkedIn or contact our director, Michael Gambrel, at [email protected] directly to share your open role. We will match your requirements with our available students and send qualified resumes directly to your inbox.

Let us help you streamline your summer hiring today.

04/29/2026

Last week our Director, Michael Gambrel, had the pleasure of talking with central Indiana high school students and their families at the Skilled Trades Majors & Careers Fair at Carmel High School.

While our program does not focus directly on traditional skilled trades, our goal was to introduce students and families to the worlds of Logistics, Operations Management, and Supply Chain: industries they might never have considered before.

The intersection between skilled trades and supply chain is significant and there are countless opportunities. Whether it is managing the complex movement of materials or overseeing high efficiency operations, these students already possess the practical, problem solving mindset that our industry desperately needs. This is just one way we are working to continue advocating for our industry and our industry partners who desperately need these skilled workers.

It was a privilege to discuss the vast career paths available and show how their interests can translate into roles within the global supply chain. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat about the future of the industry.

Ball State University Miller College of Business

04/24/2026

This month we were excited to begin a new tradition in the Logistics & Supply Chain program in the Ball State University Miller College of Business. We held our inaugural Last Mile Gala. This celebration brought graduating seniors, faculty, staff, and advisory board members together for an evening to enjoy food, drink, and reflection on the last four years of their journey. With their upcoming graduation, each senior completed their Last Mile Walk, coming up to receive the new cords our program has adopted. We also had some special recognition for some students who went above and beyond the rigor of the program.

On-Time In-Full Award Presented to Nico Fragante.
This award recognizes consistent, proactive excellence throughout the capstone, meeting every metric and anticipating challenges before they arose.

Operational Excellence Leader Award Presented to Jason Ho.
For outstanding leadership and academic performance, representing the highest standard of ex*****on in the LSCM program.

Last Mile Leader Award
Presented to Sierra Marvin and Ilo Coar.
In recognition of overall academic excellence and sustained achievement throughout the program.

Global Visibility Award
Presented to Emily Swanson.
For exceptional engagement and leadership within the program. As President of the Association for Supply Chain Management student club, Emily has made a lasting impact on both her peers and this program.

Congratulations to these and all of our seniors as they take the last few steps in their degrees!

04/23/2026

Last week our Director, Michael Gambrel, had the privilege of helping out as an evaluator for the Ball State University Student Symposium. It was great to see how our students, no matter the program, are working to innovate and solve real-world problems.

One great example includes the study being conducted by Lucy McGovern and Madison Kasten as they work to improve the breakdown of pollutants by enzymes in soil.

Another was the content stack game demo by Brandon Dean, Alexander Murray, and Ethan Buckner that was built to allow game sales engineers to update game assets, dialogue, and metadata without a project rebuild.

It's incredible to see how Ball State Students Fly!

Ball State University Miller College of Business

04/13/2026

Huge congratulations to our incredible Ball State Logistics & Supply Chain case competition team, including Nico Fragante, Emily Swanson, and Zach Sutherlin along with their coach Lakshika Kuruppuarachchi, Ph.D., team for their outstanding performance this past Saturday. We are so proud to announce that the team secured third place at the Gregg Sherrill Manufacturing Case Competition, held at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Indianapolis.

Representing Ball State among a field of talented competitors was a challenge, and our students rose to the occasion with professionalism and grit. The team spent the day tackling complex manufacturing and supply chain challenges, and were praised by the judges for their ability to provide the answers and solutions to the questions with a strong knowledge of manufacturing. This podium finish is a direct result of their dedication, long hours of preparation, and the sharp analytical skills they have developed here at Ball State.

It was a fantastic day of competition and networking at the IU Indianapolis campus and a special thank you to Md Shahriar Aziz, PhD for supporting and helping guide the team. We are thrilled to celebrate this win and can’t wait to see what this talented group achieves next. Way to go, Cardinals!

Ball State University Miller College of Business