Supply chain managers make life better by helping people all over the world get what they want, where they want it, when it's wanted. These resilient, creative professionals enjoy processes, analytics, collaboration, improving global sustainability, and risk management.
From their first class to graduation, our students tackle real problems on a global scale with world-class faculty and industry-leading partners to develop skills for:
Holistic, practical understanding of the entire supply chain network and how decisions in one area impact outcomes in others to increase resilience.
In three consecutive ranking cycles (2020, 2022 and now 2024), our undergraduate supply chain program was ranked # 1 in North America by Gartner, the leading global research firm.
This ranking is highly respected throughout industry, which makes our graduates very sought after as they move on to internships and careers.
As stated by Gartner, this #1 ranking is reflective of “inclusion of global content, great popularity within the industry, robust program size, strong internship and/or co-op participation, and starting salary.”
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How We Became the No. 1 Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Program
Walton’s Supply Chain Management Program Ranked No. 1 Again
In addition to faculty expertise, our students benefit from the Walton College Supply Chain Management Research Center, which connects students to industry executives, internships, and job opportunities.
In addition to faculty expertise, our students benefit from the Walton College Supply Chain Management Research Center, which connects students to industry executives, internships, and job opportunities. Recognizing the quality of the SCM program faculty and graduates, the U.S. News & World Report has rated the Walton Supply Chain program among the best in the United States.
Learn about Supply Chain from beginning to end, from planning and forecasting to sourcing, purchasing, shipping and storage. Prepare for careers at any number of companies that manufacture and distribute goods to customers.
Learn MoreAdvance in your current career or transition into the supply chain profession. Our graduate degrees will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to drive success and deliver value in your organization.
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This online program provides a flexible and cost-effective opportunity to pursue a supply chain degree, whether you are new to college, completing a degree started years ago, or seeking an additional degree to enhance your skillsets.
Learn MoreWalton provides trusted advisors to help in moving your company's strategies forward. Our cadre of instructors includes seasoned practitioners and nationally-recognized faculty from a variety of industries and disciplines.
Learn MoreBenefit from the College's Supply Chain Management Research Center, which connects students to industry executives leading to job opportunities, internships and other support.
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For the sixth straight year, the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the U of A was ranked No. 5 in empirical supply chain research by The SCM Journal List.
04/15/2025 | By Lori McLemore
The U of A’s Sam M. Walton College of Business is expanding its Master of Science in supply chain management program to the Dallas metropolitan area in fall 2025.
03/24/2025 | By Jerra Toms
The Walton College's online bachelor's business degree programs have ascended to No. 8 in the nation, advancing two spots from the previous year.
01/27/2025 | By Meghan Perry and Jerra Toms
The Walton SCM curriculum is designed to be experiential. Indeed, industry is the lab in which supply chain students learn.
Walton SCM students are given opportunities to learn, experience, and apply supply chain knowledge and skills through industry project-based courses, internships, student clubs, global study abroad, and industry case competitions.
Through our integrated curriculum model, students are equipped with the foundations and experiences to excel in careers in the supply chain industry.
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The Council for Supply Chain Professionals is the world's preeminent professional association dedicated to the advancement and
dissemination of research and knowledge on supply chain management. Thanks to the
generous support of Johnelle Hunt and the Blass family, the University of Arkansas,
Sam M. Walton College of Business will host, coordinate and organize exhibits and
events related to the CSCMP hall of fame at a new location that will open near campus
in Rogers, AR.
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Faculty and stakholders of the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management often share their research and expertise at Walton Insights, a publication of the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
Walton College's Daniel Stanton and Janeth Gabaldon discuss how their course equips students with the skills and mindset to thrive in an AI-enhanced world.
03/18/2025 | By Meghan Perry; Daniel Stanton and Janeth Gabaldon
A three-step framework of LMD— pre-delivery, delivery, and post-delivery— examines how stakeholder interactions shape the success of online retail.
02/18/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Nicolò Masorgo, David D. Dobrzykowski, and Brian S. Fugate
Research reveals actual AI adoption rates in procurement, offering insights for managers on implementation barriers, benefits, and strategic considerations.
01/14/2025 | By Ryan Sheets; Remko van Hoek
Discover how COVID-19 disrupted air freight markets and transformed supply chain strategies, from initial shock through industry adaptation and recovery
10/22/2024 | By Victoria Hernandez, Rodney Thomas
Growing consumer awareness and demand have pushed companies to adopt robust CSR practices, influencing their supply chain partners to align with these values.
08/20/2024 | By Kaslyn Tidmore; Jason Ridge
Doing business with the government creates challenges & unexpected effects on firms' bottom lines; finding the right balance and customer mix is crucial.
08/15/2024 | By Mitchell Simpson; Brian Fugate and Matt Waller
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Walton Supply Chain students enter the work force with industry experience, strategic and operational understanding of the supply chain, skills and tools to analyze today’s data driven challenges, and the managerial competence to achieve company goals.
The SCM Advantage program encourages engagement and provides promotion and development opportunities for Walton SCM Students.
The program is a critical tool that ensures Walton SCM students develop important inter-personal, communication, and leadership skills in parallel to the leading curricular knowledge being gained through formal course work. This ensures the Walton SCM program is providing the industry with advanced talent to lead their supply chains into the future.
Through a progressive series of engagement and leadership development activities, Walton SCM students are awarded value add services provided by the department. These value add services include the SCM Internship Spotlight Video Series, Online Resume Book, Video Resumes, and Professional Development Industry Certificates.
The Supply Chain Management Research Center (SCMRC) at the Sam M. Walton College of Business sponsors and promotes supply chain, logistics, and transportation research and education.
We provide thought leadership to consumers, to business leaders, and to policy makers through relevant and rigorous research, events, and peer to peer discussions. Learn more.
Our goal is to introduce students to a wide network of individuals and opportunities to build their professional futures.
Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence (WISE) is a Walton College student-lead organization with an active executive branch working to deliver a new perspective by increasing awareness and interest in logistics and supply chain management through programming, mentoring, networking and other special events.
The Arkansas Supply Chain Association (ASCA) is dedicated to outreach and professional development among college students interested in a supply chain and logistics career. Our goal is to introduce students to a wide network of individuals and opportunities to build their professional futures.
Faculty Adviser - ASCA
Donnie Williams, executive director of the Supply Chain Management Research Center,
serves as the faculty adviser for ASCA. He may be contacted at DWilliams3@walton.uark.edu.
Sigma Chi Mu Tau, the Supply Chain Management Honor Society founded by the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business
