Stephanie Thomas, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management, shares her research and insight regarding the working environment for truck drivers. Thomas talks to industry providers who discuss the challenges truck drivers face and how it impacts our country’s supply chain.
Video: Running On Empty: Challenges for Truck Drivers
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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.
November 17, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Fall '23 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event
The Fall 2023 Walton Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking event featured the most ever companies and students in attendance, and was a huge success.
October 2, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Fall '23 NWA Supply Chain Shadow Day
Several companies around Northwest Arkansas participated in the twice-a-year Shadow Day for supply chain management students from the University of Arkansas' Sam M. Walton College of Business.
September 19, 2023 | By Nathan Bramwell
Intermodal Provides a Greener Option for Freight, but Barriers Remain
Intermodal freight transportation is a way to lower carbon footprints, but regulation, railroad concentration, and too little investment in infrastructure limit wider use.
June 29, 2023 | By Matt Waller, Andrew Balthrop
Does Banking Turbulence Threaten Supply Chains?
Recent bank failures threaten to plunge the economy into recession. Bank runs also threaten supply chain finance, resulting in supply chain disruptions.
May 11, 2023 | By Andrew Balthrop, Jason Miller
