Supply Chain Management Programs Top Ranked Again
Gartner has named Walton College's supply chain management undergrad and grad programs as one No. 1 and No. 2 in North America.
06/27/2024 | By Meghan Perry
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Non-Profit Awards Supply Chain Students AWESOME Award
Katherine Thomas and Tessa Freberg, seniors in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, have been recognized as 2024 Excellence in Education Scholars by the national non-profit AWESOME (Achieving Women's Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education).
06/24/2024 | By Meghan Perry
Study Shows Sustainability Advantage for Omnichannel Retailers
Rod Thomas and co-authors Remko Van Hoek and Travis Tokar, discussed these findings in a Harvard Business Review article published last month.
06/19/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Former Walmart EVP Joe Metzger Joins U of A Supply Chain Management Faculty
Metzger joins the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management with 36 years of exceptional performance at top companies, leading strategy, planning capital and automation investment.
04/05/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Top Business Researchers in the World Located at Walton College
Two business-focused research databases with an international reach tout faculty at Walton College as some of the most cited researchers in the world.
01/11/2024 | By Lori McLemore
2023 WISE Symposium Honors Supply Chain Legends and Looks to the Future
The 5th Annual WISE Future Leaders Symposium will be held Oct. 26-27 with some 135 students and faculty from 28 universities attending.
10/18/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
U of A Supply Chain Students Place Top Three in Intermodal EXPO's Academic Challenge
The supply chain students representing the U of A were Ben Blaine, Matthew Grierson, Lily Raccasi, Ella Knee and Bart Bartholomeo.
09/20/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Brent Williams Begins New Role as Interim Dean for Walton College
On August 14, Williams will switch roles and begin to serve Walton College as the interim dean.
08/07/2023 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship
Rachel Spencer, a senior studying supply chain management, and Lily Raccasi, a senior majoring in international business with a supply chain concentration, were selected as AWESOME 2023 Excellence in Education Scholars.
05/15/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Thomas
Stephanie Thomas grew up in Shelbyville, TN just outside of Nashville and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for undergrad and received her MBA there as well.
10/05/2022 | By Grant Schol
WISE Symposium Honors Supply Chain Legends and Looks to the Future
The symposium kicks off Oct. 6-7 at Walton College and will highlight WISE Legends, female supply chain management pioneers.
10/03/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Anniversary of The (SCM) Sign
Brian Fugate's kids wanted to see The Paul Finebaum Show before the big game between the Razorbacks and the Longhorns. They had to get creative.
09/27/2022 | By Lori McLemore
CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame Expands its Service to the Supply Chain Profession: Exhibit Highlights
In the past several months the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame has been busy and looks to be set for even busier times both in terms of exhibits and meetings and events.
09/19/2022 | By Remko Van Hoek
J.B. Hunt, U of A Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain
Department is renamed J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.
08/11/2022
Walton College’s Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranked No. 2 In North America
Gartner’s rankings validate our dedication to program relevance and industry engagement.
07/19/2022 | By Lori McLemore
Slay Discusses Climate Change and Supply Chain in CNBC Feature
The Sustainability Consortium’s Christy Slay was featured recently on CNBC and believes the supply chain will be impacted long term by climate change.
08/30/2021
U of A Teams Up With Plug and Play to Host Supply Chain Trends Conference
Register now for the SCM Trends Conference in Bentonville on April 19.
| By Lori McLemore
Arkestro’s Museum of Procurement to Debut at the University of Arkansas
The Supply Chain Hall of Fame will host a new museum championing procurement’s past, present and future.
| By Lori McLemore
Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship
Rachel Spencer, a senior studying supply chain management, and Lily Raccasi, a senior majoring in international business with a supply chain concentration, were selected as AWESOME 2023 Excellence in Education Scholars.
May 15, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Born for the Business: Dean Matthew Waller
With a genuine fascination for all things business and a love of both learning and teaching, it is hard to imagine any job better suited for him.
January 30, 2023 | By John Callahan
Fueled by Education: Meet Rachel
Rachel has been part of the J.B. Hunt team for five years and during that time, she has been attending school to get her degree in Supply Chain Management.
January 24, 2023
Dobrzykowski Promoted to Director of Walton College Healthcare Initiatives
Dobrzykowski will promote healthcare-related academic programming, research and thought leadership, and outreach and engagement.
November 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore
Faculty Spotlight: Stephanie Thomas
Stephanie Thomas grew up in Shelbyville, TN just outside of Nashville and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville for undergrad and received her MBA there as well.
October 5, 2022 | By Grant Schol
WISE Symposium Honors Supply Chain Legends and Looks to the Future
The symposium kicks off Oct. 6-7 at Walton College and will highlight WISE Legends, female supply chain management pioneers.
October 3, 2022 | By Lori McLemore
Anniversary of The (SCM) Sign
Brian Fugate's kids wanted to see The Paul Finebaum Show before the big game between the Razorbacks and the Longhorns. They had to get creative.
September 27, 2022 | By Lori McLemore
J.B. Hunt, U of A Collaboration Focuses on Future of Supply Chain
Department is renamed J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management.
August 11, 2022
Walton College’s Supply Chain Graduate Program Ranked No. 2 In North America
Gartner’s rankings validate our dedication to program relevance and industry engagement.
July 19, 2022 | By Lori McLemore
Eight U of A Students Receive Tjuana Byrd Summer STEAM Internships
The internship program was designed to encourage women of color to seek STEAM jobs, an area where they are typically under-represented.
July 8, 2022 | By Lori McLemore
Walton College Seniors Receive AWESOME Scholarship
Walton College seniors Reagan White and Megan Formwalt named AWESOME 2022 Excellence in Education Scholars.
June 16, 2022
Outstanding Alumni, Students Recognized at Walton Celebration
Three alumni and over 90 students were honored for outstanding achievement in the classroom, in business and in their communities.
May 19, 2022
U of A Launches Online M.S. Degree in Supply Chain Management
The online supply chain management program will begin this fall and registration is now open.
April 19, 2022
Walton College Research to Feature First Female Transportation Secretary
Highlighting the work of Senator Elizabeth Dole in the logistics industry; Dole was the first woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, a role she held during Ronald Reagan’s administration.
March 17, 2022
Walton College Boasts Top Researchers According to Research.com
These rankings reflect the influence that our top scholars have in shaping business research around the world. This demonstrates that our most accomplished researchers are true thought leaders.
March 1, 2022
Watch: The SCM Hall of Fame 2021 Overview
This video takes you through the mission and vision of the Supply Chain Hall of Fame.
May 14, 2021
Apple Selected as Walton College Employee of the Quarter
Christine Apple, director of outreach in the Supply Chain Management Research Center, has been named employee of the third quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
May 4, 2021
Outstanding Walton College Faculty Recognized for 2020-21
Faculty members at Walton College have continued to exemplify the college's EPIC values with their contributions. View the list of outstanding Walton College faculty recognized for the 2020-2021 academic year.
March 19, 2021
Watch: Henry Ford Hall of Fame Exhibit
View two videos from the Supply Chain Hall of Fame that detail the Henry Ford hall of fame exhibit.
February 4, 2021
CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame First Month of Operation Sets Strong Pace
In the first month after its virtual opening, the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame has experienced a strong start.
December 1, 2020
Grand Opening CSCMP Event Highlights Support from Industry and Government Representatives
Speakers for the event included: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, University of Arkansas Chancellor Joe Steinmetz, and Johnelle Hunt, co-founder of J.B. Hunt Transport Inc.
November 13, 2020
Women in Supply Chain: Symposium to be Held October 23rd
Supply chain students and early career supply chain professionals from around the globe will gather virtually to learn and grow around this year’s Symposium theme: What’s Your Vision?
September 30, 2020
Supply Chain Hall of Fame Grand Opening Set for Oct. 8
The purpose of the CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Fame, hosted by the Walton College of Business, is to shine a bright light on the greatest supply chain innovations and leadership accomplishments to date, and to inspire the bright future of supply chain management, and the professionals that will build this future.
September 22, 2020
The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Announces 2020 Supply Chain Hall of Fame Inductees
Supply chain industry organization reveals several key award winners, including Best Paper Award, Plowman Award, Innovation Award, and Hall of Fame Inductees.
September 20, 2020
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