• Full-time undergraduate or graduate students studying supply chain management, business, finance or relevant field, with an interest in supply management.
• Teams competing in the case competition may consist of no more than four (4) team members. Teams competing may be graduate or undergraduate students or a mix of both. No alternates or submissions of team members.
• We can accept up to 2 submissions per university. However, you may submit more than two for consideration when completing the interest form.
• Teams need to have a faculty/professor advisor/mentor.
• Must be able to attend and register for ISM World 2026 Annual Conference.
• Teams may represent domestic U.S. or international universities.

Note: Students may not be a full-time or part-time teacher’s assistant or full-time, tenured or adjunct faculty at participating university or any college providing post-secondary education.

ISM is excited to offer competition prizes of up to $5,000:

• 1st Place - $5,000
• 2nd Place - $3,000
• 3rd Place - $2,000

In addition to the monetary prize, the top team will receive 1:1 coaching/mentorship session with an executive, as well as complimentary access to the APSM^® digital learning system to prepare for a APSM^® certification for all of the top three teams.