Collaborative partnerships have long been a cornerstone of SCL's philosophy. While we engage in a wide array of projects and research, Georgia Tech offers numerous avenues for companies to connect with students and faculty. These opportunities include participating in real-world supply chain projects, delivering classroom lectures and information sessions, and hosting student groups at your facility for a tour.
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Faculty Projects
Work with an individual Georgia Tech faculty member or group of researchers by sponsoring a supply chain related project.
Faculty-led Research Projects
SCL affiliated faculty regularly work with corporations and other entities to perform in-context research that provides new knowledge, tools, and insights related to the immediate interest of a business partner. These projects are organized with individual faculty members or small groups of faculty and may be structured as:
Sponsored research (company-funded studies)
Direct faculty consulting
Collaborative research initiatives.
SCL affiliated faculty members typically have students participate in these research endeavors.
Faculty-led research opportunities are usually the best option either when results are needed very quickly or when the research questions are long-term and require deeper technical expertise.
Georgia AIM Pilot Projects
Georgia Tech participates in Georgia AIM (Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing), a statewide initiative integrating AI into manufacturing and supply chain operations. Companies can partner with Georgia AIM on:
- Rural supply chain resilience projects
- AI-driven demand forecasting & logistics optimization
- Supplier collaboration and automation pilots
Learn more about Georgia AIM pilots and Georgia AIM Community Engagement
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The Community Engagement Project is a collection of nine interrelated Georgia Tech subprojects that target AI manufacturing efforts across the state. These subprojects leverage expertise in a range of areas and allow Georgia AIM to connect with local networks for customized solutions for AI in manufacturing.
Student Projects
Work with a team of Georgia Tech students first-hand, by sponsoring an individual or group of students to work on a real-world supply chain related project. These collaborations help businesses tackle strategic challenges while providing students with valuable, applied learning experiences.
ISyE has three academic capstone design classes – Undergraduate Senior Design, MS in SCE Capstone, and MS in Analytics Capstone – in which students spend an intensive semester working on an engineering design project for a client company or other organization. These projects are designed to challenge and enhance the students' problem-solving skills while training them to utilize all available resources to develop a solution for the project client. The programs also offer a unique opportunity for your organization to partner and interact with these students, a win-win collaboration for both the students and your organization.
Master of Science in Supply Chain Engineering – Capstone Industry Experience
The summer (May-July) semester of the M.S. in Supply Chain Engineering program is dedicated to a Capstone Project in which graduate students identify and define a complex supply chain design and/or analysis challenge to be addressed with quantitative modeling.
Companies gain insights from:
- Students' advanced analytical skills
- Industry-leading faculty mentorship, and
- Innovative supply chain modeling and solutions.
Visit the below link to learn about the MS SCE program, view the Capstone Overview, and to submit a potential MS SCE Capstone project.
- Project approval deadline: Early April (may have some still available)
- Project work: Mid-May to late July
ISyE Senior Design
The pinnacle of every ISyE undergraduate's academic journey is the Senior Design capstone course where student teams select a major design project from a company or not-for-profit organization and exploit all available resources in order to develop a solution.
During this transformative experience, students collaborate with organization representatives, leveraging skills and knowledge to devise innovative solutions for real-world challenges. Senior Design not only solidifies theoretical understanding, but also equips students with practical problem-solving skills and a taste of teamwork dynamics.
Visit the below link to learn about the program, see examples of past projects, and to submit a potential project.
- Summer/Fall Cohort: Submit March–May
- Fall/Spring Cohort: Submit July–September
Projects span two semesters, with the first semester dedicated to project scoping and team formation, and the second semester focused on project execution under faculty mentorship.
Master of Science in Analytics – Capstone Experience: Applied Analytics Practicum
As part of the MS Analytics curriculum, graduate students in the program are required to gain experience by working with a company or organization on a real analytics or data science project. One way to fulfill this requirement is through the 6-credit Applied Analytics Practicum course.
The practicum spans an entire semester (10 weeks for summer or 15 weeks for fall or spring) ending with a written report and presentation to the sponsor. Students from the on-campus MSA cohort will work in teams of 3-4 members, while students from the on-line MSA cohort will work individually or in teams of 2-3 members on the practicum project. All students are expected to spend 20 hours/week on a project.
- Summer 2025 Proposal Deadline: February 20, 2025
- Fall 2025 Proposal Deadline: May 20, 2025
Short-Term In-Semester Student Projects (10-15 Hours/Week)
Many Georgia Tech students seek applied industry experience during the semester. These projects are:
- Short-term (10-15 hours/week per student)
- Focused on practical business challenges
- A great way for companies to access top supply chain talent
SCLO Case Study Consulting Projects
The Supply Chain and Logistics Organization (SCLO) is a student-led group dedicated to supply chain education, networking, and consulting projects. Companies can engage with SCLO through:
- Consulting Projects - Collaborate with our student teams on real-world supply chain challenges. Gain fresh perspectives and actionable solutions while supporting student development.
- Mentorship Opportunities - Share your expertise by mentoring future supply chain leaders. Help guide students in their academic and professional journeys.
- Case Competitions - Sponsor or participate in case competitions to foster innovation, test problem-solving skills, and connect with top talent.
- Facility Tours - Host tours of your operations to give students a behind-the-scenes look at real logistics and supply chain systems in action.
Additional Opportunities for Interaction
Help enrich students' education through applied learning, industry insights, and direct engagement.
Guest Lectures and Speaking Engagements
Share your industry knowledge and help shape the future of supply chain and logistics by delivering a guest lecture in one of our academic courses. These sessions allow professionals to educate students on specialized topics while offering organizations a unique opportunity to engage directly with emerging talent in the field.
Host a Tour at Your Facility
We are always seeking opportunities to connect our students with real-world operations. If your organization is located in Georgia and would be open to hosting a student tour, we’d love to hear from you!
These visits offer students invaluable insights into supply chain practices while giving your team a chance to engage with the next generation of logistics professionals. Partner with us to inspire future leaders and showcase your facility’s role in the dynamic world of supply chain management.
Georgia Tech Masters in Supply Chain Engineering students at the Georgia Port Authority's Appalachian Regional Port, a joint effort of the state of Georgia, Murray County, the Georgia Ports Authority and CSX Transportation. The new inland rail terminal provides a powerful new gateway to global markets.
Co-op and Internship Programs
Georgia Institute of Technology offers a Co-op Program that alternates semesters of study with full-time, paid work, providing students with valuable, major-related experience. Graduates receive a co-op designation on their diploma, enhancing their job prospects.
The Internship Program offers single-semester work experiences, which can be full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid. These internships help students apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and build networks.
MentIE Program
The mission of the MentIE program is to foster meaningful professional relationships between current industrial and systems engineering (ISyE) students and ISyE alumni, to prepare students for their future careers, and to foster responsibility and excellence in the next generation of Yellow Jacket engineers.
Through the ISyE Advisory Board’s MentIE’s initiative, alumni share their professional knowledge and insight with the hope to help ISyE undergraduate students succeed in their careers after graduation. Most of the mentors are teamed with students who seek tailored advice specific to their ISyE concentration and career aspirations.
Supply Chain Day Student Recruiting
Supply Chain Day is a supply chain and logistics-focused career fair and an opportunity for company representatives to meet Georgia Tech students specifically interested in the field of supply chain and logistics. We typically host 2 sessions per academic year (September & January/February timeframes) on the Georgia Tech Atlanta campus. We invite company representatives to host a table to educate students about their organization, available positions, internships/co-ops, and capstone project opportunities.
Get Involved
These collaboration opportunities allow companies to work alongside Georgia Tech’s students, faculty, and research centers, gaining cutting-edge supply chain insights while fostering talent development.