Education

ISM to Outline its Growth Strategy

Saturday, April 27, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Shortly before staging the 98th Annual International Supply Management Conference & Educational Exhibit ion in Dallas this week, ISM received some valuable social networking exposure

World-Renowned Expert in Theory of Constraints to Speak at UT June 24

Friday, April 19, 2013 · SCMR Staff An internationally recognized expert on how businesses can resolve complex management dilemmas and increase profitability by removing organizational constraints will speak at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, on Monday, June 24.

UT’s Graduate Supply Chain Program Top-Ranked for Seventh Year

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 · SCMR Staff The full-time MBA program and its supply chain management concentration at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were again listed among the nation's best in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report graduate rankings.

Game Changing Trends in Supply Chain

Friday, March 15, 2013 · 24/7 Staff The University of Tennessee has released a major white paper exploring ten game changing trends in supply chain management.

The Global Supply Chain Executive MBA at the University of Tennessee

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 · SCMR Staff Two internationally ranked global universities in the United States, Europe, and Asia have partnered with the University of Tennessee to offer a unique Global Supply Chain Executive MBA.

The Education-Salary Connection

Monday, February 4, 2013 · Bridget McCrea The outlook for logistics and supply chain professionals is as good as it’s been in years. And for those individuals that have the academic credentials to go with their experience, the picture is even brighter.

The Look and Feel of Our Products In the Future

Friday, November 23, 2012 · Rosemary Coates As China goes through its industrial revolution, there is a startling expansion of the middle class.

APICs Focus On Virtual Education

Thursday, October 18, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The annual APICs conference in Denver this week confirmed what many readers (and more than a few industry pundits) had suspected. Education is rapidly migrating on a virtual path

The Online Education Revolution

Saturday, October 13, 2012 · Frank Quinn How and where do you get a supply chain education?

Manufacturing Resurgence Can Lead to Improved Employment Demand in the U.S.

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 · Patrick Burnson PwC’s new report identifies seven factors—including transportation and energy costs; currency fluctuations; U.S. market demand; labor costs; U.S. talent; availability of capital; and the tax and regulatory climate—as the primary catalysts influencing manufacturers'…

Supply Chain for Raw Materials at Risk

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to the American Resources Policy Network – a non-partisan education and public policy research organization – recent legislation may discourage responsible development of U.S. mineral resources.

Certification: The Career Enhancer

Monday, July 2, 2012 · Bridget McCrea The growing number of supply chain certification programs now available opens up new opportunities for managers looking to advance their careers. But before embarking on any program, the experts advise, make sure that it has value to current and potential employers.

Forecasting Global Job Gaps

Thursday, June 21, 2012 · Patrick Burnson As noted in today’s news section, The McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) recently looked at the 70 countries that account for 96 percent of global GDP and are home to 87 percent of the world’s population.

It’s Time to Wake Up and Smell the Green Tea

Thursday, May 31, 2012 · Rosemary Coates The next phase in China’s industrial development is innovation and optimization

Supply Chain Bookstore Now Added to Our Website

Friday, May 18, 2012 · Frank Quinn Over the past few months we have been compiling a selection of resources that we believe will be of value to people in the supply chain community—whether they be practitioners, educators, or consultants