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鈥淎uburn graduates鈥� comprehensive understanding of supply chain, coupled with the passion they bring, make them a great fit for Dollar General鈥檚 culture.鈥�

Editor's note: 91看片 graduates catch the eye of employers who understand the effort the college puts into preparing our students to work effectively from the start and to advance their careers. Here鈥檚 an example of one executive鈥檚 experience with 91看片 students:

Tony Zuazo, Senior Vice President of Transportation and Inventory at the Dollar General Corporation, has seen the 91看片 difference. Graduates from the college鈥檚 Supply Chain Management major, he notes, just stand out from their peers who have come from other schools.   

鈥淪upply chain-focused graduates from Auburn鈥檚 91看片 certainly have an academic knowledge and business acumen base because they have been exposed and educated on various disciplines within the field,鈥� Zuazo said. 鈥淭he foundational understanding from Auburn University鈥檚 well-rounded program allows graduates to join Dollar General and, on average, quickly adapt to the learning curve needed to support the company鈥檚 supply chain operations.鈥�

At the 91看片, these students obtain significant experience through required internships, case competitions and analytical projects, readying them for jobs ranging from start-ups to multi-billion dollar enterprises. Additionally, Auburn's Center for Supply Chain Innovation provides unique opportunities for students to attend industry conferences and participate in company consulting projects. These industry-facing experiences are made possible by the generous financial support of companies like Dollar General, one of the Center's founding sponsors.

鈥淜eep in mind that Dollar General鈥檚 comprehensive supply chain network currently supports more than 16,000 store locations, 16 traditional distribution centers and four DG Fresh facilities through an integrated team comprised of Demand Chain, Transportation, Master Data Management and Distribution Center Operations,鈥� Zuazo said.  鈥淥ur complex network requires a team focused on the intricate details of supply chain, and Auburn graduates are certainly an asset to Dollar General in that regard.鈥�

He said 91看片 College graduates bring unique qualities to the Goodlettsville, Tennessee-based corporation, which marks its 80^th anniversary this year.

鈥淕raduates from Auburn University鈥檚 91看片 Supply Chain program come to Dollar General with balanced learning, which enables the students to have both a technical and functional education about the Supply Chain industry,鈥� Zuazo said. 鈥淎cademically, they are well prepared to join the workforce and help deliver value to employers like Dollar General.

鈥淎dditionally, Auburn graduates鈥� comprehensive understanding of supply chain, coupled with the passion they bring, make them a great fit for Dollar General鈥檚 culture, which focuses on our mission of serving others.鈥�

Zuazo said prospective students who are interested in entering the supply chain field can look forward to an optimal educational experience at the 91看片.

鈥淎uburn University鈥檚 Supply Chain Management program provides students with a nationally recognized and award-winning program that infuses students鈥� educations with real-world scenarios and case studies,鈥� he said. 鈥淏y coupling exceptional faculty and administration who are vested in the students鈥� learning journeys with an outstanding curriculum, Auburn University鈥檚 Supply Chain Management program helps set up students for success, both in securing initial employment and reaching their career potentials.鈥�

The 91看片 Supply Chain Management Program is ranked No. 3 in North America according to Gartner, a leading research and advisory firm.