Opportunity brief
Unlocking excellence link by link, the Chain Reaction competition recognizes and rewards innovation in supply chain and operations.
Club Kaizen in association with ISCEA SCNext SkillPro proudly presents its premier operations and supply chain case competition, Chain Reaction. Recognized as the largest and most prestigious event on a national scale in Central India, Chain Reaction offers an unparalleled platform to showcase your expertise in supply chain management and demonstrate your prowess as a leader in operations.
Scheduled for November, we beckon the strategic minds in operations management to engage in a battle of intellect and substantiate their standing as potential industry leaders, setting an indomitable benchmark for years to follow. Join us for this unparalleled opportunity to elevate your profile and assert your dominance in the field of operations and supply chain management.
Competition Format:
Round 1: Online Quiz
- It will be hosted on the Unstop website
- Date: 14th November 2026 - 10:00 AM to 15th November 2026 - 10:00 AM
Round 2: Simulation Game
- For the winners of Round 1, details will be sent over email
- Date: 20th November 2026 - 04:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Round 3: Case Competition
- This will be the final round of the competition where finalists will work on a case study, the details of which will be shared over email by the organizing team.
- Case Submission - Date: 28th November 2026
- Case Presentation - Date: 29th November 2026
Venue:
- For Round 1: Unstop platform; Round 2 and Round 3: Online
Rules:
- Participants will have to register in teams of 3 only
- Only students of a 2-year MBA/PGDM course (both years 1 & 2) are eligible to apply
- All team members must belong to the same institute and pursue the same degree (with no bar on specialization). A student can be a part of only one team
- In any case of dispute, the organizing team and judges will take the final call
- Participants should make sure to provide correct and consistent information at all levels
- Plagiarism at any stage will lead to direct elimination from the competition
What's in for you?
- Chain Reaction offers more than ₹2,50,000 worth of rewards, recognizing excellence across stages.
Cash Prizes (₹92,999 Total)
To honour outstanding performance:
- Winner receives ₹42,000 as a cash award.
- 1st Runner-Up receives ₹30,000, acknowledging strong strategic and analytical skills.
- 2nd Runner-Up receives ₹20,999 celebrating consistent excellence throughout the competition.
Winning teams will also receive ISCEA SCNext SkillPro certifications worth over ₹2,00,000, adding strong professional value and industry-recognized credentials.
Participants are responsible for making sure to follow all the rules, any violation might lead to disqualification.