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Essential reading from leading researchers and scholars on the latest trends and topics relevant to global supply chain management.
UT Takes a Leadership Role at the Airport Ground Transportation Association Conference
Jeff Trombly of the supply chain management faculty recently helped to organize the AGTA Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2, 2024. UT is the only university actively involved with the AGTA, which consists of more than 200 members working for domestic and international airports, ground transportation operators, and the parking industry.
Understanding Organized Labor’s Impact on Our Supply Chain
With the reopening of the East Coast ports, the United States avoided another potential disruption to its supply chain. J.P. Morgan estimated that each day the ports were closed cost the US economy approximately $4 billion—a roughly $12 billion impact after three days of strikes. Yet the threat of a potentially longer strike isn’t over, only delayed until at least January 15, 2025.
In First Case Competition Together, UT Haslam Student Team Takes Top Spot
Undergraduates from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business recently won the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) 2024 Intermodal Case Study Competition in Long Beach, California. In the students’ first time competing together, the team overcame a strong field of contenders, including the California State Maritime Academy, College of Charleston, Georgia Southern University, SUNY Maritime and the universities of Arkansas, Maryland, North Florida, North Texas and Wisconsin at Superior.
UT Supply Chain (Again) Ranked Number One in SEC, Third Among Publics
The supply chain management program in UT Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business ranks third among public institutions and fourth nationally, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges report, released on Sept. 24. This is the fifth year in a row that the program has ranked in the top five nationally and first in the Southeastern Conference.
What Background Do You Need to Apply to UT’s Online MS in Supply Chain Management?
UT has been ranked among the top supply chain management graduate schools by Gartner and U.S. News & World Report. But don't take their word for it; hear UT grads speak out.
Is the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain the Right Fit for Your Goals?
As global trade continues to grow, so does our reliance on the complex network of global supply chains. Supply chain hindrances like the recent Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure can adversely affect local and regional businesses and even the national economy. They cause shipping delays, inventory shortages, higher inflation, higher prices for goods and […]
What to Expect From Your First Semester as an Online MS Student at UT
UT has been ranked among the top supply chain management graduate schools by Gartner and U.S. News & World Report. But don't take their word for it; hear UT grads speak out.
Transportation and Logistics Collaborative Concludes Year One with Inaugural Director and High-Level Industry and Government Projects
In the past year, the Transportation and Logistics Collaborative (TLC) led by Ryder Professor Yemisi Bolumole has made progress on significant projects with private sector companies, U.S. government agencies, and universities.
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.