Advances in Supply Chain Management
Economics Expert Marianne Wanamaker Talks Tariffs, Labor at UT Supply Chain Forum
An authority on economic policy, labor markets, and workforce development, Marianne Wanamaker served as the chief domestic economist and senior labor economist on the White House Council of Economic Advisers during the first Trump administration. At the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum, she provided a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse into economic policymaking at the highest levels of U.S. government.
UT Alums Share Successful Onboarding Experiences at Supply Chain Forum
With graduates from UT's supply chain management programs in high demand, companies must do what they need to attract and retain these talented professionals. Fittingly, a panel of recent graduates at partner companies Clayton Homes, Kimberly-Clark, Procter & Gamble, and ExxonMobil, joined Cole Burns for an in-depth discussion about onboarding young alumni at the Spring 2025 Supply Chain Forum.
AI and Supply Chain Operations: 5 Ways Logistics Companies Are Using Artificial Intelligence
Discover how AI is transforming supply chains and how UT's MS in Supply Chain Management can boost your career growth in this evolving field.
Six Best Practices for Supply Chain Organizations to Get the Most of Younger Employees
Our recent white paper identified at least six generational best practices to improve productivity and talent results in North American manufacturing. These are the results from interviews with senior leaders, from executives to plant managers, in 15 benchmark companies across six industries.
Refocusing on Talent as North American Labor Faces Generational Transition
Today's businesses face an existential challenge to supply chain success. The talent challenge—from recruitment to retention—is exacerbated by changing generational perspectives on work as Baby Boomers retire and are replaced by Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Y leaders and employees.
Beyond Supply Chain with Dollywood President Eugene Naughton
In one of our favorite recurring sessions at the forum, UT professor John Bell sat down for a wide-ranging conversation with one of the region’s most visible leaders, Eugene Naughton, president of The Dollywood Company.
Planning for Global Success with Schneider Electric’s Jen Kelly
The opening session at the forum featured Jennifer “Jen” Kelly, vice president of planning for Schneider Electric (SE) in North America. A global powerhouse in electrification, digitization and automation, SE is at the forefront of innovating the planning process to improve supply chain performance. It was ranked in 2023 and 2024 as the world’s leading supply chain organization.
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.
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.