Executive Education

Developing the next generation of supply chain leaders: Is higher education serving the needs of the marketplace?

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Sumantra Sengupta As supply chain management has evolved into a broader value chain leadership discipline, universities face growing pressure to redesign curriculum around risk, resilience, finance, geopolitics, technology, and hands-on leadership development to better prepare graduates for the…

The value proposition: Bridging the skills gap between the SCM degree and the workplace

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · David Widdifield, DBA and Misty Blessley, Ph.D. As AI, geopolitical volatility, and sustainability mandates rapidly reshape supply chain operations, universities and industry partners face growing pressure to redesign SCM education around applied digital fluency, resilience, and real-world execution skills that better…

Developing supply chain talent for new product development

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Sime Curkovic and Dr. Thomas V. Scannell As supplier integration becomes a critical driver of innovation and speed to market, organizations must equip supply chain professionals with stronger technical, analytical, and cross-functional skills while breaking down organizational silos that limit strategic participation…

From perk to strategy: Rethinking tuition programs for supply chain success

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 · Corrine Chen Traditional tuition benefits often fail frontline workers. But smarter design and consistent messaging can help fix the supply chain talent crisis.

Leadership turmoil threatens supply chain resilience, Gartner survey finds

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 · Brian Straight Gartner’s 2025 survey of supply chain leaders reveals widespread leadership disruption, outdated development programs, and a critical need for companies to cultivate collectively motivated, agile, and future-ready supply chain leadership models.

Can executive education keep up with supply chain volatility?

Monday, July 7, 2025 · Bridget McCrea ‘Set it and forget it’ is out. Continuous learning and adaptable education are crucial for navigating today's volatile supply chains.

Why succession planning is key to retaining supply chain expertise

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 · Brian Straight When many people think of business succession planning, often they are speaking of the CEO’s chair. But succession planning within departments is a critical part of ensuring business continuity.

ASCM introduces Supplier Relationship Management certificate

Thursday, July 18, 2024 · SCMR Staff The Association for Supply Chain Management has introduced a new Supplier Relationship Management certificate designed to guide supply chain professionals on how to cultivate and sustain strong supplier relationships to ensure long-term resilience and mitigate risk.

11 core competencies critical for today’s supply chain planners

Monday, July 8, 2024 · Dan Pellathy There are 11 core competencies that provide an overview of what’s needed to measure supply chain planners’ effectiveness and develop tomorrow’s planning leaders.

Do certifications clinch supply chain jobs & promotions?

Friday, July 5, 2024 · Bridget McCrea In the constantly evolving world of supply chain management, the executive quest for new knowledge, qualifications, and skills never really ends. With new challenges, opportunities, and technologies emerging all the time, keeping up requires a continuous learning approach that…

Supply chain certification programs

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 · SCMR Staff Supply Chain Management Review is offering this listing of available supply chain certification programs for professionals seeking to continue their education.

AI, virtual reality is bringing experiential learning into the modern age

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · Brian Straight While hybrid and online learning is changing education, technology is also helping experiential learning maintain a strong footing in educating the workforce.

Supply Chain Executive Education in the Post-COVID World

Wednesday, July 15, 2020 · Bridget McCrea As the business world continues to reinvent itself, here’s a look at how supply chain executive education could evolve over the next year.

How They Did it: The C&S college connection

Sunday, July 15, 2018 · Bob Trebilcock The stakes are high: Across the country, small academic institutions are going out of business or merging with other schools to keep afloat while corporations like GE are abandoning their out-of-the-way locations and moving to urban areas where tomorrow's talent wants to…

Making the Case for Custom Executive Education

Friday, July 13, 2018 · Bridget McCrea Under pressure to perform at unprecedented velocities in a tight labor market, more companies are exploring custom executive education options as a way to bring their supply chain leaders up to speed (and keep them there).