Target Case Competition 2018

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On Friday March 23rd, 2018, Alpha Kappa Psi will be hosting its seventh annual case competition in conjunction with Target. This annual event is an opportunity for teams of 1-4 students to put their skills to the test in solving a real-world business problem. Previous cases have focused on: 

• Supply chain management and distribution center efficiency
• In-store digital media usage

All teams are given the case at the start of the morning and will be given five hours to deliberate and come up with a solution. Each team will Present to a panel of judges composed of target representatives and College of Business Faculty. The day will end with an award ceremony where top placing teams will receive monetary prizes.

$700 Grand Prize
$400 Second Place
$200 Third Place

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Registration
Each team is required to pay an entry fee of $20 prior to the start of the competition. Alpha Kappa Psi will have info tables outside of the CAT auditorium in the State Farm Hall of Business.

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The Competition
March 23, 2018
State Farm Hall of Business 

8:00am - 8:30am

Check-in
Teams will hear a brief rundown of the day's schedule and rules for the competition. A continental breakfast will be provided.

8:30am-9:00am

Event Begins
Introductions will be made

12:00pm

Lunch
Papa John's Pizza will be served for lunch

2:00pm-3:00pm

Presentations Begin
16 judges, 4/room 2 faculty members +2 Target representatives with a 10 minute presentation

3:30pm - 4:30pm

Discussion
All judges will come together, discuss the different presentations, and determine the winning teams in the Caterpillar Auditorium.

4:30pm

Awards Ceremony
The winning teams will be revealed and presented with their monetary prizes.

5:00pm

Event Concludes 

Please contact Ben Justice (isu.akpsi.vpx@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns.

(Please put your team name in the notes section of registration)