Global Supply Chain Institute
Emerging Leaders
Leading Supply Chain Transformation
Are you seeking to grow your career in supply chain management? GSCI works with early-to-mid-career professionals new to the field or on the verge of leadership opportunities to reach their full potential.
While some find their route to supply chain management through purchasing, manufacturing, and logistics roles, others transition from engineering, marketing, sales, and other disciplines.
GSCI is here to help you advance your career, regardless of your educational or professional background. Leverage our rich library of resources to stay on top of trends, develop strategy and innovation for your business, and ensure your trajectory meets your ambitions.
Global Supply Chain Institute
Featured Articles
UT Ranked Among Best Supply Chain Universities in North America by Gartner
The undergraduate supply chain management program in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business rose four places, from…
The Top 10 Capabilities of Agile Resilient Supply Chains
The impact of COVID-19’s extreme and lengthy disruption of supply chain designs has been evident in the marketplace performance of many organization…
The Big Shift in E-Commerce Logistics
This post is the first in a three-part blog series about research conducted into last-mile and reverse logistics by GSCI Fellow Alan Amling and co-fac…
Global Supply Chain Institute
Featured White Papers
Developing the Next Generation of Supply Chain Planning Talent and Leadership
Supply chain planning is central to the strategic initiatives and goals of modern-day businesses. The demand for competent supply chain professionals is higher than ever. Demand will only grow as supply chain leadership leans heavily on planners to manage change, navigate new technologies, and manage ambiguity with flexibility and skill. This white paper is the…
How Investing in Supply Chain Agility Pays Off
Everyone remembers the extreme toilet paper shortages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even today, shortages of new vehicles, supplies for home renovations, or baby formula are explained away as supply chain issues. Frustrating and all too common, these supply chain issues affect consumers and companies alike. So how can organizations and supply chain leaders nimbly navigate…
Managing Cyber Risks in Global Supply Chains: The Four Fundamentals
Managing cyber risks within global supply chains is one of the top challenges facing today’s supply chain managers. Yet a key insight from interviews conducted with more than 30 cyber experts for this white paper was that most supply chain leaders do not have a clear understanding of how to reduce risk. Industry leaders have…
Driving Shareholder Value with Your Supply Chain Strategy
Chief executives know economic profit drives shareholder value, and savvy business leaders are confident that supply chain excellence is critical for gaining a competitive edge, both operationally and financially. However, some businesspeople do not understand the direct link between supply chain excellence and shareholder value. This white paper explores elements of this link, helping you…
Listen to the GSCI Podcast
Tennessee on Supply Chain Management couples insights about what’s happening in the industry with interviews featuring prominent business leaders.
Newsletter Sign-Up
Register to receive the latest research, news, and event info from the GSCI
Explore Degree Programs
Further your education with UT’s highly-ranked online M.S., executive MBA, and Ph.D. programs
SCM Leadership Academy
A flexible, 14-week online course designed to build your leadership skills and drive value for your organization
SCM Foundations
A three-course series that covers the fundamentals of supply chain management, ideal for early-career and sales, finance, and marketing professionals
LEARN MORE
ABOUT GSCI
Find the resources you need to shape the future of supply chain management at the Global Supply Chain Institute. Connect with our team to learn how we can support your individual and organizational needs through our network, research, talent development or academic programs.