Supply Chain Evolution
“Game-changing Trends in Supply Chain”
A White Paper by the University of Tennessee Global Supply Chain Institute
What’s Inside
“Game-changing trends are those that meet the two basic criteria of being impactful on a firm’s economic profit and shareholder value, as well as being very difficult to implement successfully.”
Drawing on two decades of research and industry insights, this white paper highlights 10 transformative trends redefining the field of supply chain management. These game-changing supply chain trends include shifts toward agile strategies, customer-centric approaches, and enhanced information sharing.
While many firms have made strides in collaboration and process integration, gaps remain in fully leveraging talent and value-based supply chain management. As such, this paper highlights industry progress over the past decade, noting successes in customer focus and cross-functional integration while emphasizing that supply chain talent management remains the linchpin for continued advancement. With actionable insights and real-world examples, this resource guides supply chain professionals in navigating complex challenges.
Based on extensive research and industry input, the full report provides a roadmap for supply chain leaders to harness these trends effectively, focusing on talent management as the critical enabler for success.
- 10 game-changing supply chain trends
- Survey findings with industry insights form over 160 supply chain professionals
- Helpful terms, explanations, and visuals
For more in-depth, industry-focused white papers from the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, visit this web page. Recent papers produced by the Advanced Supply Chain Collaborative, an initiative of GSCI, engage industry experts and UT faculty to explore and report on advanced concepts in supply chain management and innovation, including supply chain agility, last-mile and reverse logistics, and more.
Who This White Paper is Primarily For: Supply Chain Managers, Supply Chain Planners, Corporate CEOs, Supply Chain Professionals, Chief Supply Chain Officers, Chief Procurement Officers, Supply Chain Leaders, and Supply Chain Students.