Ready to shape the future of logistics?
Join the University of Melbourne - CSL Case Competition and put your problem-solving skills to the test. You’ll work in teams to propose innovative solutions that tackle real challenges. This is your chance to gain hands-on consulting experience, build your industry network, and showcase your ideas to one of Australia’s leading companies. If you're excited by the prospect of developing innovative supply chain solutions, this is your moment to make an impact.
Case Details:
Sponsor: CSL
Topic: Designing a resilient intercontinental supply chain (further details to follow after registration)
Eligibility & How to Apply?
To participate in the Case Competition, you must be a current undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD student of the University of Melbourne (can be from any faculty in the university).
Students must participate in groups, with each team consisting of four students.
- Groups with diverse members (gender, faculty, study level) are very highly encouraged.
- You do not need to attend the Melbourne Supply Chain Conference on the 26th of October to participate in this case, although this is highly encouraged.
- Once registered, you will be provided with the case question on the 22nd of September.
Why should I apply?
By participating in the Case Competition, you will get the opportunity to:
- Solve real-life business problems
- Learn about management consulting and industry trends
- Meet and make connections with your peers
- Apply and integrate the knowledge gained from your classes
- Win some great prizes!
Prizes:
First prize:
- Two individual career mentoring sessions with a member of CSL's senior supply chain leadership team
- CSL manufacturing plant site visit (Broadmeadows)
Second prize:
- Informal group career mentoring session with a member of CSL's senior supply chain leadership team
- CSL manufacturing plant site visit (Broadmeadows)
Third prize:
- CSL manufacturing plant site visit (Broadmeadows)
Key Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Team registrations close | 21 September 2026 |
| Case topic released | 22 September 2026 |
| Application submissions close | 18 October 2026 |
| 3 finalists announced | 19 October 2026 |
| CSL executive mentoring for finalists | 20 - 23 October 2026 |
| Final presentation and winner announcement | 27 October 2026 |
Event Sponsor
CSL
CSL is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and delivers medicines and vaccines for people with serious and complex medical conditions. Its businesses span plasma-derived therapies, vaccines and specialist medicines, supported by extensive research and development, manufacturing and distribution operations around the world. Headquartered in Melbourne, CSL operates across a highly global and complex healthcare supply chain, where product quality, reliability, regulatory requirements and continuity of supply are particularly important.