Supply Chain Management Research Center

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Learning through collaborative research & peer-to-peer networks; Engaging industry partners with students & faculty of the Walton Supply Chain Management program; Addressing the most pressing and relevant supply chain issues; and Developing supply chain talent and thought leaders for the future. Learn more.

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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

Student Spotlight: Brooks Richardson

Meet Brooks Richardson, an incoming senior at Walton College. Discover how he secured his competitive internship, his leadership insights as President of ASCA, and his valuable advice for freshman students.

08/05/2024 | By Meghan Perry

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Isabelle Artnak Selected as 2024 Ali Arguello Service Recipient

Isabelle "Izzy" Artnak, an honors student at the U of A, is the recipient of this year's Ali Arguello Service Award.

07/23/2024 | By Nathan Bramwell

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

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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

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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

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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

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Events & Updates

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Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Immersion Virtual Summit

The 2023 Immersion Summit, hosted by the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, took place virtually last week from November 9th through 10th. The purpose of the summit was to connect a diverse grouping of university students and faculty from across the nation with the thriving supply chain ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas.

Friday, November 17, 2023 6:16:41 AM PST | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Spring '23 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event

Event Details are as follows: EVENT: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event DATE: Monday, February 27, 2023 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm LOCATION: SEC Club at Razorback Stadium

Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:21:54 AM PST | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Trends & Expo Event

The University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Research Center and Plug & Play Tech Center are collaborating to bring Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain professionals together for a full day of learning and networking.

02/23/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Fall PLN Event

The Fall 2002 SCMRC Peer-Learning Event focused on risk and resilience in the supply chain. Ash Eisa (formerly SVP of Global Sourcing, Walmart) shared his perspectives on the key principles: 1) it is imperative to know your supply chain end to end; 2) balance tradeoffs between costs and control; 3) bear spray seems expensive until you need it—buy the insurance. The principles are easy to agree with at a superficial level, implementing them requires understanding the “nuts and bolts.” To this end, Eisa led a panel discussion with Jennifer Christy (Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing, Tyson), Eric McGee (EVP Highway Service, JB Hunt) and Sean Reber (Sr. Director of Global Sourcing, Walmart) to identify actionable strategies for increasing resilience.

10/14/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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SCMRC LEAD Podcast Season 2

Check out season 2 of the SCMRC LEAD Podcast, hosted by Mike Graen, Chair of the Retail Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI), a strategic partnership initiative of the SCMRC.

10/13/2022

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Event Highlight: Summer PLN Event

The Summer 2022 SCMRC Peer Learning Event focused on labor issues within the supply chain. Kevin Kliesen of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank gave an assessment of overall macroeconomic conditions. Brian Fugate (University of Arkansas) engaged Kellie Black (ArcBest), Torin Martinez (P&G), and MaryEllen Kauffman (Walmart) in a panel discussion on managing workforce talent in the Post-COVID era.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event

Over 45 companies and nearly 200 students were in attendance at the Fall Walton Supply Chain Management Pre-Career Fair Networking Event on Monday, September 26.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: WISE Future Leaders Symposium

The Fourth Annual WISE Future Leader Symposium kicked off Oct. 6-7 in the Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The event, themed “A Wiser Future for Supply Chain,” celebrated female pioneers who have led the way for women in supply chain management, and many legends of the industry will be on hand.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: NWA SCM Shadow Day

It was another successful Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain Management Shadow Day for the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management as nine NWA-based companies allowed students from the University of Arkansas to see what a day in the life of that company looks like.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Dates Announced for Annual Trends in Supply Chain Management Conference

A hallmark event of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, bringing together 250+ national attendees to explore the latest trends and topics within the industry.

09/13/2022

SCMRC: LEAD Podcast

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