WHAT WE DELIVER
RUSSELL INNOVATION CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURS
THE RICE REPORT: VOLUME 1
THE BIG IDEAS LEARNING PLATFORM
Hands-On
Logistics Launchpad and Innovation Lab
Retail Readiness Academy Retail Ready
Supply Chain Accelerator Contract Ready Ongoing support beginning with an immersive, 10-month experience designed to: • Create more access in purchasing and procurement for Black entrepreneurs • Reverse engineer and demystify supply chain and contracting processes • Engage with industry leading companies and executives • Create RICE-certified businesses to complement SBA/GMSDC certification Entrepreneurs leave the Supply Chain Accelerator ready to do business with Fortune 500 companies or government agencies.
Taking Innovation to Market RICE’s Logistics Launchpad offers hands-on experience and exposure to the state of the art in advanced manufacturing and e-commerce. At the Launchpad, early-stage and existing product- based companies build, test, produce, pack, ship, and store product all in a single location. In the process, entrepreneurs master sales management, inventory tracking, and order fulfillment for e-commerce. The Launchpad also features an Innovation Lab that gives entrepreneurs access to 3-D printing for rapid prototyping. As entrepreneurs iterate on concepts in the Lab, they can strengthen their knowledge through complementary courses in product development and advanced manufacturing.
The RICE Retail Readiness Academy positions each entrepreneur and small business for long-term success through a comprehensive experience that: • Focuses on the critical aspects of successfully scaling a retail business • Covers all areas from sourcing and manufacturing to fulfillment and customer experience • Provides hands-on learning in collaboration with retail industry experts and practitioners • Employs a range of learning modes to create a transformational process
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