Advances in Supply Chain Management

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Guide to Supply Chain Optimization

November 11, 2019
An introduction and a guide to supply chain optimization discusses the process of getting a product from Point A to Point B before it eventually ends up in the hands of the end-customer.
Management logistics of Industrial Container Cargo for Import Export business.

Sustainability in Supply Chain: How to Reduce Carbon Footprint

October 29, 2019
Reducing carbon emissions needs to be a global priority. Supply chain managers can help.
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The Continuing Impact of 21st Century Supply Chain Technologies

October 22, 2019
Supply chain managers have a critical role to play in ensuring the success of data implementation.
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UT Haslam’s Inaugural Online Supply Chain Management Program Kicks Off

September 5, 2019
The online Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business has launched with a full student cohort. The program, created with Noodle Partners, capitalizes on UT’s leading role in the supply chain industry to connect students to a thriving network of corporate leaders.
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Supply Chain Trends

August 27, 2019
Propelled by disruption and focused on sustainability, today’s trends cover every step of the supply chain.
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H&M’s Commitment to Transparent Sourcing and Why it is Important

July 25, 2019
H&M established new supply chain visibility standards with a supplier factory map.
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Wearables in the Warehouse Bring Privacy Concerns to the Forefront

May 24, 2019
Are wearables an invasion of supply chain employees' privacy? Professor Randy Bradley explains.
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As Old Navy and Gap Split, So Do Their Supply Chains

May 18, 2019
Gap Inc. announced plans to split from Old Navy and create two independent companies.
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How Amazon Can Deliver On Its Promise To Reduce Emissions

April 14, 2019
Amazon announced a plan to reach net zero carbon emissions for 50 percent of all shipments by 2030.
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“Survival of the Fittest Supply Chain” and Shay Scott’s Foresight On Supply Chain Excellence

April 1, 2019
The supply chain impacts every part of consumer life. Learn more from this review of Shay Scott’s Strategic Logistics Summit speech on March 19, 2019.