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University of Tennessee, Knoxville Assistant Professor Justin Kistler

Supply Chain Data Visualizations that Tell a Story

April 13, 2022
Meet Justin Kistler, an assistant professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business, whose expertise lies in manufacturing and service operations. Through his past research, Kistler has explored redesign and the interface between regulatory policy and service operations, particularly in the healthcare industry.
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Assistant Department Head J. Paul Dittman

How Supply Chain Management Performance Drives Shareholder Value

March 30, 2022
Meet Paul Dittmann, assistant department head for supply chain management and distinguished lecturer at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. Prior to coming to UT and the Global Supply Chain Institute, Dittmann had a 32-year career where he served in various supply chain leadership roles at the Whirlpool Corporation. Dittmann has also managed a variety of projects and supply chain audits for companies and firms like Walgreens and Pfizer.
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Investing in Supply Chain Agility Now Will Pay Dividends Later, According to New Research

March 30, 2022
Investing in supply chain agility – that is, the ability to quickly adjust tactics and operations to respond to changes, opportunities or threats – can help firms avoid or significantly lessen catastrophic supply chain disruptions.
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UT Haslam Supply Chain Graduate Programs Ranked No. 3 Among Publics by U.S. News

March 29, 2022
This marks the seventh year in a row that the supply chain graduate programs have placed in the top 10.
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The Challenge in a Granola Bar

January 24, 2022
To run their systems, supply chain managers the world over require expert advice from seasoned professionals and a steady stream of polished new talent. The Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, meets their needs.
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Unlocking Blockchain ROI: UT Study Examines Opportunities, Limits

January 7, 2022
Blockchain has been one of the most hyped technologies of the last decade, predicted to lead a revolutionary change in the way businesses operate. Gartner estimates it will generate $3.1 trillion in new business value by 2030, addressing the real, oft-discussed problems and opportunities of end-to-end information sharing.

The Next Evolution of Global Supply Chain Management: A Q&A With Pam Donovan

December 1, 2021
Meet Pam Donovan, a clinical associate professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business, home of the Global Supply Chain Institute whose career in transportation and logistics in the United States Air Force and PhD in logistics provided interesting insight into the next evolution of global supply chain management. Professor Donovan answers critical questions on addressing supply chain volatility and insights into addressing the unknowns.
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Running a Supply Chain Ethically and Sustainably Is a Journey, Not a Destination

December 1, 2021
New research suggests that supply chain integrity can't be achieved through an all-or-nothing approach.
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Hybrid Last Mile Delivery Fleets Offer Sweet Spot Between Cost Efficiency and Service Quality

November 30, 2021
Speedy home delivery isn’t just a nice-to-have proposition in today’s competitive marketplace – it’s what most consumers expect. Large retailers such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy now offer same-day delivery for many products, raising new questions about how to balance cost with quality of service in the persistently inefficient last mile of delivery.
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Haslam Alumni and Corporate Partner Honored at Gala

November 18, 2021
Tom Bell, Randy Burleson, Wesley Rich and Ryder received awards at the 12th annual event.