Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee

Once again, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville 🍊 was ranked No. 1 (graduate) and No. 2 (undergraduate) in North America for #supplychain programs by Gartner🏆. The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee is providing the most relevant, real-world, and meaningful #SCM education possible for the nearly 2,000 students in our undergraduate, M.S., MBA, and EMBA programs. Now let's celebrate. 🎉 Read more about the ranking: https://hubs.la/Q02F6zLm0

This September, we're launching the new #SCM Planning Academy 📊: eight weeks of virtual learning that will provide you the skills businesses most desire in #supplychain professionals. “Planning underpins key initiatives from innovation and digitization to agility and risk management,” says professor Daniel Pellathy, one of the architects of the academy. “In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting market demands, the role of supply chain planning in leading company response has never been more critical.” The program (Sept. 16–Nov. 10) incorporates lectures and discussions, breakout sessions, journal-based self-assessments, and live project work. SCM leaders will join to share current industry challenges, and the online community will become a space for participant feedback and support. Learn how the Planning Academy can advance your career: https://hubs.ly/Q02FsWKG0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

The SCM Finance Academy is enrolling participants for its Fall 2024 cohort! 🚨 Designed to provide #supplychain professionals with the financial acumen to interpret results and make strategic business decisions, the academy is an ideal opportunity to accelerate your career in just eight weeks. The academy begins on September 9, 2024. Register today to save your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02FgYjK0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

This week, #GSCI managing director Thomas Deakins, MBA served as chairman of the Last Mile Delivery Conference & Expo, which focused on the delivery experience for #supplychain professionals. At the conference, Deakins moderated the panel "Personalization and Customization in #LastMile Delivery Services" with Patrick LaFollette from OneRail, Erica Randerson from Edible Brands, Sairam Subramaniam from Walmart, and Chinmay Gupta from EG America. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's #SCM experts are regularly called on for their insights and leadership at some of the industry's biggest events. And we're always glad to #Volunteer to give back to the discipline. 🍊 Learn more about our faculty: https://hubs.la/Q02DnZmW0

The next graduate in our #MakingtheJump 🎓 series celebrating undergraduates transitioning into their #supplychain careers this summer is Jacob Buckner. A top student in the classroom who graduated with a 3.99 GPA and interned at Tennessee Valley Authority, Lockheed-Martin, and Walmart during his time in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee Jacob joined TVA as a supply chain specialist. "From procurement agent to project manager to freight broker, the roles in #SCM prepare people with a broad perspective of how a business works," Buckner said. "It provides the ability to move into many roles within a company as their career progresses. The major is incredibly diverse, and provides a macro perspective into business operations. Companies will always need an efficient supply chain." Congratulations Jacob! 🎉

In the June newsletter 📬, we shared resources for #supplychain planning by Daniel Pellathy, a conversation on effective leadership with SC Johnson CPO Martha S. Buffington, and more thought leadership on maritime logistics networks from Donald Maier. We also have three virtual learning academies on Leadership, Finance, and Planning starting in August. The #TennSCM newsletter is published once a month. You can register to receive it monthly or quarterly. Don't miss out on the latest #SCM news and insights. Read the newsletter: https://hubs.la/Q02D1dFt0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

Are you ready to join one of North America's top-ranked #SCM graduate programs? This Wednesday, June 26, from 12 to 1 p.m., join our staff for a program and application overview webinar for UT's Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (Online) program. Key points will address program structure, curriculum, program fees, and application requirements. We hope to see you there! 👋 Register today: https://hubs.la/Q02C_Cxv0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

The next edition of the #SCM Leadership Academy starts on August 14! Not only will participants grow their leadership skills in just 14 weeks online, but they'll also learn advanced #supplychain concepts that will set them up for future success. "The most meaningful aspect of the academy for me was bringing real-world best practices back to my team and incorporating them into our day-to-day activities," says Russel Carey, a material project manager for Leidos. "I also enjoyed being surrounded by knowledgeable supply chain professionals from a wide range of areas within supply chain, both in the United States and globally." Act now to join the next class from Aug. 14–Nov. 19. 📆 Register at this link: https://hubs.la/Q02C-P1d0 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

The June episode of #TennSCM 🎙️ features Joe Buckley C.P.A., #SCM executive education director for the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, and professor of practice Daniel Pellathy. With three decades in the industry, Buckley is the mind behind UT's range of virtual academy programs. After the success of the Leadership and Finance academies, he and Pellathy collaborated on the Planning Academy, launching in Fall 2024. They have plans for a Procurement Academy to debut in 2025. Listen in as Buckley and Pellathy discuss pairing hard and soft skill development for emerging leaders, delivering education flexibly, and more. Download, listen, and subscribe ⬇️ https://hubs.la/Q02CwxS40 cc: Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee's highly ranked Master of Science in Supply Chain Management Online program equips #SCM professionals with the knowledge, leadership skills, and strategic mindset to propel their careers forward. But admission is very competitive. So in this article our team shares advice for how applicants can submit the strongest application possible. Save the date for our next informational webinar on June 26. More information on our website. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02zL6nt0