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Essential reading from leading researchers and scholars on the latest trends and topics relevant to global supply chain management.
In First Case Competition Together, UT Haslam Student Team Takes Top Spot
Undergraduates from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business recently won the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) 2024 Intermodal Case Study Competition in Long Beach, California. In the students’ first time competing together, the team overcame a strong field of contenders, including the California State Maritime Academy, College of Charleston, Georgia Southern University, SUNY Maritime and the universities of Arkansas, Maryland, North Florida, North Texas and Wisconsin at Superior.
UT Supply Chain (Again) Ranked Number One in SEC, Third Among Publics
The supply chain management program in UT Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business ranks third among public institutions and fourth nationally, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges report, released on Sept. 24. This is the fifth year in a row that the program has ranked in the top five nationally and first in the Southeastern Conference.
What Background Do You Need to Apply to UT’s Online MS in Supply Chain Management?
UT has been ranked among the top supply chain management graduate schools by Gartner and U.S. News & World Report. But don't take their word for it; hear UT grads speak out.
What to Expect From Your First Semester as an Online MS Student at UT
UT has been ranked among the top supply chain management graduate schools by Gartner and U.S. News & World Report. But don't take their word for it; hear UT grads speak out.
Transportation and Logistics Collaborative Concludes Year One with Inaugural Director and High-Level Industry and Government Projects
In the past year, the Transportation and Logistics Collaborative (TLC) led by Ryder Professor Yemisi Bolumole has made progress on significant projects with private sector companies, U.S. government agencies, and universities.
Three Types of Cyberattacks Affecting Global Supply Chains
Cybersecurity expert Seongkyoon Jeong introduces three common types of cyberattacks affecting supply chains. Using case examples, he explores why these attacks occur, discusses their ramifications, and offers some preventive measures organizations can take to protect themselves.
Why Global Businesses Must Consider Climate Change Risks to Their Supply Chains
To face present-day climate challenges, supply chain managers must ensure resilience in their supply chains and implement future-proof strategies. This requires leaders to invest in innovative solutions that mitigate climate change risks while protecting profitability and growth.
High School Students Explore Supply Chain Management at UT Summer Camp
For five days in July, 15 high school students from Tennessee and four other states participated in the second annual Supply Chain Management (SCM) Camp at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The camp gave students from communities with less supply chain industry exposure a chance to explore the opportunity-rich field through lectures, case studies, site visits, and more.
The EPIC Framework: A Tool for Supply Chain Managers in an Age of Global Disruptions
While supply chain managers have been attuned to potential disruptions for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of managing risks through the end-to-end supply chain. The scale of the pandemic was so grand that it impacted all areas of supply chains across industries and around the globe. The University of Tennessee's EPIC Framework helps global supply chain managers assess their supply chain location decisions, identifying the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the different world regions.
Financial FAQs, Answered: The Top Ways the UT Executive MBA Students Cover Tuition and Fees
The University of Tennessee (UT) Executive MBA — Strategic Leadership (EMBA-SL) delivers the skills and competencies professionals need to become strategic leaders. A curriculum focused on applied learning and leadership development enables students to make an immediate impact in their workplace and emerge prepared for the next level in their careers. Before enrolling in an […]