Global Supply Chain Institute
Essential reading from leading researchers and scholars on the latest trends and topics relevant to global supply chain management.
America Wants to Reshore Manufacturing—But Who Will Do the Work?
A new white paper from GSCI dives into the latest workforce crisis and what supply chain professionals must do to fill critical talent gaps for reshoring manufacturing.
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Will Tariff-Induced Supply Chain Unpredictability Grinch-ify ‘Christmas in July’?
UT Haslam supply chain expert Huseyn Abdulla weighs how tariffs may affect Amazon Prime Day and other July sales events.
Pathways to Decarbonizing the Rail Industry
Is it realistic or cost-effective for government policy to require rail operators to adopt zero-emissions standards? UT supply chain management professor Alex Scott analyzes emissions in the rail industry and evaluates potential policies to encourage rail decarbonization.
New MS in Global Supply Chain Prepares Students for International Business Careers
In just nine months, UT Haslam College of Business students are equipped with valuable skills and networking to earn high-level positions in a crowded, competitive marketplace. The inaugural program launches in September 2025.
What’s Next for Procurement? Five Priorities from UT’s Research
Wrapping our series on future-ready procurement capabilities and best practices, here are five priority areas for procurement leaders, including developing a customer-centric approach, investing in talent development, and leveraging technology.
From Global Leader to Industry Connector: Meet Scott DeGroot, GSCI’s New Managing Director
After four decades at the highest levels of global supply chain management, former Kimberly-Clark executive Scott DeGroot steps into a new role as managing director of the UT Global Supply Chain Institute. In this wide-ranging Q&A, he reflects on leadership, the future of the discipline, and why giving back drives him today.
Identifying Major Opportunity Areas for Procurement
Organizational design, knowledge sharing, indirect spend, ESG, and redefining risk are five areas for procurement to drive outcomes for customers, suppliers, and shareholders.