Global Supply Chain Institute
Supply Chain Forum
Transforming the industry
For more than 25 years, the Supply Chain Forum has connected industry leaders with ideas, talent and each other. Hosted twice a year by the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI), housed in the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Haslam College of Business, the forum brings together top executives, faculty and rising professionals to exchange insights, recruit emerging talent, benchmark best practices and explore cutting-edge research and innovations shaping the future of supply chain management.
The upcoming Fall 2025 Supply Chain Forum is scheduled for November 4-6, 2025.
One of the many partnership opportunities offered by the GSCI, the Supply Chain Forum is an excellent entry point for companies to engage with the institute. The forum brings together hundreds of industry professionals from more than 80 organizations and features presentations and breakout sessions that address the latest supply chain challenges and opportunities.
The Supply Chain Forum enables companies to implement innovative practices, connect with industry leaders and recruit top talent. Member-only benefits include exclusive engagement with globally ranked Haslam faculty and standout supply chain students, including Scholars of Distinction, as well as Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and NeXxus student leaders.
“Two areas where organizations routinely benefit from GSCI partnership are talent development opportunities, along with meaningful learning and networking experiences for leaders across our supply chain. The experience of meeting students early in their development and getting the chance to influence their growth and development as they prepare to enter the workforce is very rewarding.”
Peter Anderson
Global Supply Chain Lead, Genpact
Supply Chain Forum
Benefits
Learn
As part of a premier business college, Haslam’s GSCI’s Supply Chain Forum prioritizes meaningful, research-driven content over commercial agendas. Join this distinctive community of supply chain leaders and academics to exchange insights and tackle the most pressing real-world challenges in the field.
Network
Each Supply Chain Forum draws hundreds of professionals from leading companies across the nation. Connect with this network of top industry and academic thought leaders to explore, discuss and debate the latest trends and innovations in supply chain management.
Recruit
Meet and interview top-performing undergraduate and graduate students for internships and full-time supply chain roles. Partners gain exclusive access to start early career conversations with Haslam’s Supply Chain Management Scholars of Distinction.
Supply Chain Forum
Upcoming Dates
Fall 2025
November 4-6
Spring 2026
April 21-23
Fall 2026
November 3-5
“The speakers and content at the Supply Chain Forum are reason enough to return, but it’s the hands-on training, networking and practical, applicable learning and exercises that make the forum truly pay off for me.”
Rob McIntosh
Senior Vice President, Dell Global Operations
Supply Chain Forum
Partnership Opportunities
The GSCI offers two corporate partnership options: basic and premium. Partners represent large, mid-sized and small companies, as well as a broad spectrum of industries, including manufacturers, retailers and service providers.
Basic
Forum
Five seats at each forum (two annually)
Learning
15 percent discount on executive education (non-degree)
Recruiting
- Opportunities to interact with classes and groups and submit student projects
- Concierge recruiting assistance
Research
- Recommend white paper topics
Payment
- One-year commitment is $18,000 per year
- Thre-year commitment and payment earns a 10 percent discount for a total of $48,600
Premium
Forum
Eight seats at each forum (two annually)
Learning
- Two seats in the 14-week SCM Leadership or Finance Academies
- 15 percent discount on executive education (non-degree)
Recruiting
- Priority access to classes, groups and student project submissions
- Priority registration for networking events
- Payment waived for the SCM Career Fair
- Concierge recruiting assistance
Research
- Recommend white paper topics
- Engage in research and partnerships
Payment
- One-year commitment is $28,000 per year
- Three-year commitment and payment earns a 10 percent discount for a total of $75,600
Become a Supply Chain Forum Partner and explore how GSCI can advance your global supply chain initiatives. Contact the GSCI to get started!