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Essential reading from leading researchers and scholars on the latest trends and topics relevant to global supply chain management.
Why UT’s Online Master’s in Supply Chain is Right for You
Supply chain management (SCM) careers rank high in both pay and career satisfaction. According to the Association for Supply Chain Management’s (ASCM) most recent Supply Chain and Career Report, supply chain managers in the United States earn a median annual income of almost $99,000. The survey of nearly 4,000 professionals found that 96% plan to […]
What Happens When Cargo Gets Diverted?
The recent bridge collapse in the Port of Baltimore is a tragic reminder of life’s fragility. As officials and salvage crews work to clear the debris and reopen the ship channel, most of the cargo destined to and leaving from the Port of Baltimore must be diverted, if it moves at all. Don Maier explains what comes next.
Operating in the ‘Black’ Through the Red Sea
This is the first post in a new series on Maritime Shipping by Don Maier. With 80% of global cargo moved by ships, this series aims to provide clarity to the challenge of how goods are moved on the high seas and investigate potential alternative global trade routes.
UT’s MS in Supply Chain Ranked among Top 15 Online Business Programs
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business placed No. 14 among U.S. public universities and No. 18 overall in the U.S. News Best Online Graduate Business Programs rankings. Among student veterans, Haslam ranked No. 6 in U.S. public schools. The ranking includes data from Haslam’s Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online (MS SCM).
How a UT Education Unlocked Opportunities for Redwood Logistics SVP Christopher Vettel
Christopher Vettel (’11), SVP of customer success for Redwood Logistics, discusses how studying supply chain at the Haslam College of Business has contributed to his success as well as shares his career advice for current and future students
How To Build a Strong Master’s in Supply Chain Management Application
As companies look to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce operational costs and adapt to rapid global market changes, the demand for skilled supply chain professionals—sometimes known as logistics professionals—continues to rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the logistician job market is expected to grow 18% by 2032, creating over 38,000 projected new […]
Seven Leading-Edge Supply Chain Planning Capabilities
This is the third post in a blog series based on the applied research report, “Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Leading Edge Capabilities Needed to Win in 2030,” by the research team of Michael Burnette, Dan Pellathy, Karen Mathews, and Daniel Myers. Download the white paper.
Firm Foundations: Supply Chain Planning Framework & Maxims
This is the second in a series of blog posts based on the applied research report, “Advanced Supply Chain Planning: Leading Edge Capabilities Needed to Win in 2030,” by the research team of Michael Burnette, Dan Pellathy, Karen Mathews, and Daniel Myers.
Develop Supply Chain Leadership Skills in UT’s 14-Week Online Program
Since launching in August 2021, the Supply Chain Management Leadership Academy has provided more than 150 industry professionals with the knowledge and skills they need to develop and distinguish themselves as business leaders. The 14-week program is currently enrolling for its spring session, beginning on Feb. 1.
Everything You Need to Know from Fall 2023 SCF
From November 7–9, the Global Supply Chain Institute and the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, welcomed hundreds of supply chain professionals, leaders, and students to another incredible iteration of our Supply Chain Forum. Below is a summary of everything you need to know.