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: Spring '24 Supply Chain Pre-Career Networking Event
Thirty companies and over 200 students registered to attend our Spring '24 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event on Monday, March 11 - the day before the larger Walton Career Fair. This event takes place every semester and, once again, featured a networking luncheon with select SCMRC members and nominated students in the Razorback Recruiting Room before the open networking event took place upstairs in the SEC Club inside Razorback Stadium.
March 13, 2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Spring '24 NWA Supply Chain Shadow Day
The Spring '24 NWA Supply Chain Shadow Day took place on Friday, March 1 and featured 13 companies opening their doors and offering a great opportunity to learn about a day-in-the-life of a supply chain professional in a leading supply chain company right here in Northwest Arkansas.
March 4, 2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
Event Highlight: Dallas-Fort Worth Supply Chain Shadow Days
University of Arkansas supply chain management students were able to learn directly from industry professionals as well as network with potential employers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
January 12, 2024 | By Nathan Bramwell
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