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Essential reading from leading researchers and scholars on the latest trends and topics relevant to global supply chain management.

John Bell interviewing UT System President Randy Boyd at the Supply Chain Forum.

Beyond Supply Chain with Randy Boyd

April 15, 2024
UT supply chain department head John Bell in conversation with entrepreneur and UT System President Randy Boyd. This is one of two posts based on sessions from the Spring 2024 Supply Chain Forum, which took place from April 9–11 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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UT Haslam’s MBA in Supply Chain Ranked in Top 5 Nationally for Fifth Year

April 12, 2024
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's MBA in Supply Chain Management was ranked No. 3 among public programs by U.S. News and World Report, marking a decade in the Top 10.
A smiling business person seated at a desk in a private office uses a mobile phone.

Why UT’s Online Master’s in Supply Chain is Right for You

April 8, 2024
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 […]
A demonstration of the path the cargo vessel should have followed before colliding with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.

What Happens When Cargo Gets Diverted?

April 2, 2024
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.
Aerial view of a container ship on a blue sea with a beautiful sky above.

Program Overview: How UT Designed an Executive MBA for Senior Leaders

March 7, 2024
Are you a senior supply chain leader looking to advance your career? The University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville’s Executive Master of Business Administration for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) program is designed for you. With a curriculum focused on developing global business acumen, business planning and supply chain innovation skills, the EMBA-GSC can help you build […]
Port shipyard with cargo.

Operating in the ‘Black’ Through the Red Sea

February 28, 2024
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.
Graphic showing UT's MS SCM Online ranked among Top 15 graduate online business programs

UT’s MS in Supply Chain Ranked among Top 15 Online Business Programs

February 7, 2024
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).
Graphic of Mapping Success spotlight on Redwood Logistics SVP Chris Vettel, a 2011 graduate of the Haslam College of Business

How a UT Education Unlocked Opportunities for Redwood Logistics SVP Christopher Vettel

January 9, 2024
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
A supply chain manager converses on a mobile phone while working at a laptop.

How To Build a Strong Master’s in Supply Chain Management Application

December 15, 2023
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 […]
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Seven Leading-Edge Supply Chain Planning Capabilities

December 11, 2023
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.