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Toward a Digitally Dominant Paradigm for 21st Century Supply Chain Scholarship
Many observers foresee dramatic upheaval on the short-term horizon for supply chain management (if the Harvard Business Review article “The Death of Supply Chain Management” is any indication) as traditional management is transformed by seamlessly interconnected digital information networks. Supply chain research, however, has thus far not adapted to accommodate the accelerating pace of change
Introducing the Role of the COO in the Supply Chain
Supply chain management experience is a great qualification for an executive position in operations. A supply chain professional in the COO role can help companies save money on operations, negotiate better contracts with vendors and suppliers, and find better sources for raw materials.
Supply Chain Innovation in High Performance Organizations
Complex supply chains require innovation to manage, so high performance organizations are turning to practices developed by the Global Supply Chain Institute.
Haslam College of Business Honors Newsome for Supply Chain Support
At its January Advisory Board meeting, the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) in The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, presented Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA), with the Distinguished Service Award. The award honors Newsome’s numerous, exemplary contributions to the field and to the Haslam College of Business.
Supply Chain Executive Careers
Supply chain management professionals have more possibilities for advancement within the ranks of corporations than ever before.
UT Supply Chain Faculty Named Among World’s Top Researchers
Supply chain management faculty at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business are among the world’s best researchers in the field. Six past and present faculty were recognized by Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, for the quality, quantity and scope of their scholarship.
The Importance of Decision Making Skills for a Supply Chain Manager
The decision-making process for supply chain management is complex and involves multiple people across multiple teams.
GSCI Faculty Redefines the Future of the Supply Chain
Haslam’s faculty are at the forefront of redefining the future of the supply chain. Their vision and expertise draw corporate partners, including Fortune 100 companies such as Amazon, Dell, FedEx Services, Google, Pepsico, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Walmart and more.
Guide to Becoming a Chief Production Officer
As manufacturing and production evolve with new technologies and operational methods, so has the role of those who manage them.
The Top 10 Reasons to Get Your EMBA for Global Supply Chain at Haslam
An Executive MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business presents countless ways for you to continue growing as a supply chain leader.