SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Supply Chain Management challenges members to apply their understanding of how goods, information, and finances move through a supply chain. Members deliver a presentation that demonstrates their knowledge of logistics, procurement, inventory control, and distribution strategies used to support business operations.

Event Overview

Division: High School
Event Type: Team of 1, 2, or 3 members
Event Category: Presentation
Event Elements: Presentation
Career Cluster Framework Connection: Supply Chain & Transportation
NACE Competency Alignment: Career & Self-Development, Communication, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Professionalism, Technology

Items Competitor Must Provide: Sharpened pencil, Photo Identification, Conference-provided nametag, Attire that meets the Florida FBLA Dress Code, Technology and presentation items for preliminary round, Technology and presentation items, including any adapter or cord needed beyond an HDMI connection for final round

Items FBLA Must Provide: Table for preliminary round; Table, power, projector with HDMI cord, screen for final round

District

Check with your District leadership for District-specific competition information.

State

Eligibility

·         FBLA membership dues are paid by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on December 1 (or earlier date specified by District Director) of the current program year.
·         Members may compete in an event at the State Leadership Conference (SLC) more than once if they have not previously placed in the top 10 of that event at the National Leadership Conference (NLC). If a member places in the top 10 of an event at the NLC, they are no longer eligible to compete in that event.
·         Members must be registered for the SLC and pay the state conference registration fee in order to participate in competitive events.
·         Members must stay within the official FBLA housing block of the official FBLA hotel to be eligible to compete.
·         Each district may be represented by participant(s) based on the Florida FBLA scaled quota system found on the Florida FBLA website.
·         Each member can only compete in one individual/team event and one chapter event (Community Service Project, Local Chapter Annual Business Report).
·         Identification: Competitors must present valid photo identification (physical) that matches the name on their conference name badge. Acceptable forms include a driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, or school ID.
·         If competitors are late for an objective test, they may be either disqualified or permitted to begin late with no extension of the time as scheduled.
·         Participants must adhere to the Florida FBLA dress code established by the Florida Board of Directors or they will not be permitted to participate in the competitive event.

Recognition

· The number of competitors will determine the number of winners. The maximum number of winners for each competitive event is 5.

Event Administration

· This event consists of two phases: a preliminary presentation and a final presentation.

Preliminary Presentation Details

Timing Structure

Venue & Format

· Presentations occur in-person at the State Leadership Conference (SLC).

· Competitors/teams are randomly assigned to presentation sections.

· The preliminary round is closed to conference attendees and audience.

Technology Guidelines

· Internet Access: Not Provided

· Presentations must be delivered using one or two personal devices (laptop, tablet, mobile phone, or monitor approximately laptop-sized).

· If using two devices, one must face the judges and the other must face the presenters.

· Projectors and projector screens are not permitted, and competitors may not bring their own.

· Wireless slide advancers (e.g., presentation clickers or mice) are allowed.

· External speakers are not allowed; audio must come directly from the presenting device(s).

· Electricity will not be available.

Non-Technology Items

· Visual aids, samples, notes, and other physical materials related to the project may be used.

· Items may be placed on the provided table or on the judges table, if space allows.

· No items may be left with the judges following the presentation.

Restricted Items

· Animals, except for authorized service animals.

· Food, which may be used for display only and may not be consumed by judges.

· Links and QR codes, which may be shown but may not be scanned or clicked by judges at any time.

Research

· Information must be supported by credible, well-documented sources.

· Any use of copyrighted material, images, logos, or trademarks must be properly documented.

Team Expectations

· In team presentations, all members must actively participate in the delivery of the presentation.

Event Specific Information: Competitors should incorporate the following aspects in response to the topic

· Management Planning

o Explain the supply chain structure for launching a limited-edition product line.

o Identify ethical suppliers and manufacturing partners aligned with the mission.

o Outline production timelines and logistics for regional or national distribution.

· Financial Planning

o Estimate production, packaging, and fulfillment costs.

o Develop pricing strategies that allow for profit and donation margin.

o Include a brief risk analysis and strategies to manage budget constraints.

· Demand Planning

o Forecast product demand based on youth market trends and social impact interest.

o Propose pre-orders or limited drop campaigns to manage inventory.

o Recommend adjustments to production based on early interest or regional popularity.

Final Presentation Details

· Equipment Set-Up: 3 minutes
· Presentation: 7 minutes (a one-minute warning will be provided)
· Question & Answer (Q&A): 3 minutes
· Important: Time allocations are exclusive. The presentation must begin immediately after the 3-minute set-up time concludes. Time may not be shifted between segments. Competitors will not interact with judges during the set-up period.
· The top-scoring competitors or teams from each preliminary section will advance to the final round in equal numbers. If there are 15 or fewer entries, the final round may be eliminated.

· Final presentations may be open to conference attendees, depending on space availability.

· Finalists may not view other presentations in their own event.

· It is the responsibility of final-round competitors to decide whether or not to use the provided technology. Competitors using laptops or devices without an HDMI port must bring their own compatible adapters.

· All other guidelines from the preliminary presentation apply.

Scoring

· Ties are broken by comparing the correct number of answers to the last 10 questions on the test. If a tie remains, answers to the last 20 questions on the test will be reviewed to determine the winner. If a tie remains, the competitor who completed the test in a shorter amount of time will place higher.
· Results announced at the State Leadership Conference are considered official and will not be changed after the conclusion of the State Leadership Conference.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

· FBLA complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing reasonable accommodations for competitors. Accommodation requests must be submitted through the conference registration system by the official registration deadline. All requests will be reviewed, and additional documentation may be required to determine eligibility and appropriate support.

Penalty Points

· Competitors may be disqualified if they violate the Competitive Event Guidelines or the Honor Code.

Electronic Devices

· Unless approved as part of a documented accommodation, all cell phones, watches, electronic devices, and headphones must be turned off and stored away before the competition begins. Visible devices during the event will be considered a violation of the FBLA Honor Code.

National

If you are competing on the National level, be sure to see the National guidelines at https://www.fbla.org/divisions/fbla/fbla-competitive-events/