Testimonials
Supply chain professionals who partner with the Global Supply Chain Institute are among the top executives in the discipline. Through the institute, they have a community to share ideas and best practices while problem-solving critical issues in real-time. From leaders at the more than 80 organizations that are members of the University of Tennessee Supply Chain Forum to alumni of our academic programs, they are shaping the future of supply chain management in the United States and beyond.
“Supply chain expertise has become a foundational element for successful C-suite leaders. The results-oriented culture, leading faculty and awe inspiring network of industry partners is what drew me to UTK and GSCI has further elevated that experience, creating the go-to place for those wanting to define the future of how business is done.”
“If you’re tapping into the UT network and Global Supply Chain Institute partners, you’re linked to everybody that’s relevant within our industry, which is a true benefit of the Institute and being an alum of UT, because the university is just so widely respected.”
“Two areas where WestRock routinely benefits from its GSCI partnership are talent development opportunities that touch our entire team, along with meaningful learning and networking experiences for leaders across our supply chain. The experience of meeting students early in their development and getting the chance to influence their growth and development as they prepare to enter the workforce is very rewarding.”
“The Global Supply Chain Institute offers companies a unique opportunity to engage with supply chain faculty, learn from their peers and enrich the educational experience for supply chain students. Through these partnerships, organizations gain priority access to critical supply chain talent and benefit from rigorous, yet practical, research focused on solving the most pressing problems of our time. An investment in partnering with GSCI yields significant benefits and makes an important contribution to the future of supply chain leadership.”
“The University of Tennessee’s Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) has provided SC Johnson with valuable programs and resources for more than a decade. Our partnership provides several key benefits, including access to top-tier supply chain management talent and providing a world class education for our next generation of leaders. GSCI’s faculty, industry advisors and students are highly collaborative and committed to delivering the thought leadership required in today’s dynamic and ever-changing business environment.”
“The fact that we teach an end-to-end supply chain curriculum is really helpful. It means students are entering into internships and full time roles, having been exposed to all areas of supply chain. They’re not just coming in as a procurement professional. They’re able to really understand the people they’re working with, which is something I hear from employers after they hire a UT student. They realize how well UT grads understand supply chain and how well they work with colleagues in other areas, being intentional about building relationships with people outside their unit.”