Events | Supply Chain Forum | April 21-23, 2026
Global Supply Chain
Institute
A hub for supply chain thought leadership and talent development, the Global Supply Chain Institute powers a global network of supply chain professionals, corporate partners, students and academics.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ONLINE
Position yourself for career advancement where supply chain management meets strategy. Practical, actionable curriculum that equips you to solve real business problems and create organizational value.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Become a more effective business leader in our 14-week virtual academy. The program integrates general business leadership with integrated supply chain management to deliver value for your organization and career.
#1
Graduate supply chain program in the U.S.
(Gartner, 2024)
#2
Undergraduate supply chain program
in the U.S.
(Gartner, 2024)
ENGAGE WITH THE
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Through cutting-edge research and an expansive network of faculty and industry leaders, GSCI works with executives to address supply chain challenges and solve their problems.
SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Bridging the gap between academia and industry, GSCI provides relevant thought leadership and opportunities for supply chain professionals to develop their expertise and recruit the country’s best students.
EMERGING LEADERS
Whether new to the field or on the verge of important career growth, GSCI helps emerging leaders reach their full potential through an extensive library of offerings.
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS
With programs ranked among the country’s best, GSCI provides relevant curriculums, expert faculty, and relationships that put you on the road to success.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE
April 2026 Supply Chain Forum
Join us in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 21–23 for three more days of learning, networking, and recruiting. The forum is attended twice yearly by hundreds of professionals from more than 75 partner companies. It features presentations and panels with industry leaders and top scholars and offers the opportunity to meet the best supply chain talent in North America.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE
Virtual SCM Academies
Summer-Fall 2026
Apply to GSCI’s customized short courses for managers, directors, and other high-potential employees and take one step toward becoming a supply chain leader.
Our flagship course, the 14-week SCM Leadership Academy, starts on August 7. Three 8-week courses—the SCM Finance Academy, SCM Future-Ready Procurement Academy, and the inaugural SCM Technology Academy—are also being offered from September–November 2026.
UT Ranked No. 1 in the United States for Applied SCM Research
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, was recognized as the No. 1 producer of empirical supply chain research by the SCM Journal List. With the first-place ranking, our faculty has now placed in the list’s top five for the last 12 years. This is only one of many top rankings for UT’s supply chain management programs and researchers, including the No. 1 graduate program in North America by Gartner, the No. 1 online master’s program by Supply Chain Guide, and the No. 3 undergraduate SCM program by U.S. News & World Report.
Bridging Academia and Industry
The Global Supply Chain Institute connects leading scholars and industry partners through the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, a forum where real‑world challenges shape meaningful research. Together, they produce high‑level white papers that translate rigorous analysis into practical insight—advancing the discipline while helping organizations navigate today’s most complex issues.
Recent papers have focused on integrative returns management, labor force challenges to reshoring manufacturing, unlocking the potential of young talent, and leading practices in planning and procurement.
“Supply chain expertise has become a foundational element for successful C-suite leaders. The results-oriented culture, leading faculty, and awe-inspiring network of industry partners are what drew me to UT Knoxville, and GSCI has further elevated that experience, creating the go-to place for those wanting to define the future of business.”
Dave Clark
Founder & CEO
Auger
“Our partnership with the University of Tennessee has been invaluable. Through the Supply Chain Forum, we’ve built lasting relationships, connected with exceptional students, and consistently recruited top talent from UT’s MBA and undergraduate programs. It’s a collaboration that delivers real results and strengthens our organization year after year.”
Jen Kelly
VP of Logistics, North America
Schneider Electric
“Being a part of GSCI offers a unique opportunity for direct, collaborative access to top leaders across leading organizations. We’re creating a powerful link between emerging talent, industry thought leaders, and the companies confronting tomorrow’s problems to drive real innovation in the supply chain.”
Todd Steffen
Partner & Market Leader
KBC Advisors
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE
History
Formed in 2011, the Global Supply Chain Institute was developed to broaden and deepen UT’s relationships with industry and academia. Today, GSCI is a hub for global supply chain management insights, innovation, and industry best practices. With our network of executives, scholars, and practitioners, we continue to shape and inform the future of the field.
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN INSTITUTE
Vision
The Global Supply Chain Institute shapes and influences the practice of supply chain management by serving as the preeminent global hub for leading practitioners, academics, and students to learn, network, and connect. GSCI’s goal is to provide partners and students a competitive advantage by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of how the supply chain is evolving at home and abroad.
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