Supply Chain Management Research Center | Walton College

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Learning through collaborative research & peer-to-peer networks; Engaging industry partners with students & faculty of the Walton Supply Chain Management program; Addressing the most pressing and relevant supply chain issues; and Developing supply chain talent and thought leaders for the future. Learn more.

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Master of Supply Chain Mgt. Online: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work in Dallas

At PepsiCo, Nick Cortes, Catherine Gingerich, Dominic Biasi and Zachary Keating team up to earn a Master of Supply Chain Management.

04/25/2025 | By Lori McLemore

Breaking the Texting Habit: Why Young Drivers Take the Risk

Even though young drivers know that texting while driving is dangerous, many still do it. New research uncovers why this occurs, shaping future interventions.

04/29/2025 | By Alyssa Riley; Janeth Gabaldon

Master of Supply Chain Mgt. Online: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work in Dallas

At PepsiCo, Nick Cortes, Catherine Gingerich, Dominic Biasi and Zachary Keating team up to earn a Master of Supply Chain Management.

04/25/2025 | By Lori McLemore

Student Spotlight: Kai Laidhold

Meet Kai Laidhold, a second-year supply chain management major from Roswell, Georgia, with a minor in business analytics.

04/16/2025 | By Sydney Ford

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U of A's Supply Chain Department Ranked Top 5 for Empirical Research

For the sixth straight year, the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the U of A was ranked No. 5 in empirical supply chain research by The SCM Journal List.

04/15/2025 | By Lori McLemore

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U of A Expands Master's Program in Supply Chain to Dallas

The U of A’s Sam M. Walton College of Business is expanding its Master of Science in supply chain management program to the Dallas metropolitan area in fall 2025.

03/24/2025 | By Jerra Toms

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Events & Updates

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Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Immersion Virtual Summit

The 2023 Immersion Summit, hosted by the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, took place virtually last week from November 9th through 10th. The purpose of the summit was to connect a diverse grouping of university students and faculty from across the nation with the thriving supply chain ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas.

Friday, November 17, 2023 6:16:41 AM PST | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Spring '23 Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event

Event Details are as follows: EVENT: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event DATE: Monday, February 27, 2023 TIME: 1:00 - 3:00 pm LOCATION: SEC Club at Razorback Stadium

Thursday, February 23, 2023 4:21:54 AM PST | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: 2023 Supply Chain Trends & Expo Event

The University of Arkansas Supply Chain Management Research Center and Plug & Play Tech Center are collaborating to bring Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain professionals together for a full day of learning and networking.

02/23/2023 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Fall PLN Event

The Fall 2002 SCMRC Peer-Learning Event focused on risk and resilience in the supply chain. Ash Eisa (formerly SVP of Global Sourcing, Walmart) shared his perspectives on the key principles: 1) it is imperative to know your supply chain end to end; 2) balance tradeoffs between costs and control; 3) bear spray seems expensive until you need it—buy the insurance. The principles are easy to agree with at a superficial level, implementing them requires understanding the “nuts and bolts.” To this end, Eisa led a panel discussion with Jennifer Christy (Sr. Director of Contract Manufacturing, Tyson), Eric McGee (EVP Highway Service, JB Hunt) and Sean Reber (Sr. Director of Global Sourcing, Walmart) to identify actionable strategies for increasing resilience.

10/14/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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SCMRC LEAD Podcast Season 2

Check out season 2 of the SCMRC LEAD Podcast, hosted by Mike Graen, Chair of the Retail Supply Chain Initiative (RSCI), a strategic partnership initiative of the SCMRC.

10/13/2022

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Event Highlight: Summer PLN Event

The Summer 2022 SCMRC Peer Learning Event focused on labor issues within the supply chain. Kevin Kliesen of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank gave an assessment of overall macroeconomic conditions. Brian Fugate (University of Arkansas) engaged Kellie Black (ArcBest), Torin Martinez (P&G), and MaryEllen Kauffman (Walmart) in a panel discussion on managing workforce talent in the Post-COVID era.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: Walton College Supply Chain Pre-Career Fair Networking Event

Over 45 companies and nearly 200 students were in attendance at the Fall Walton Supply Chain Management Pre-Career Fair Networking Event on Monday, September 26.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: NWA SCM Shadow Day

It was another successful Northwest Arkansas Supply Chain Management Shadow Day for the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management as nine NWA-based companies allowed students from the University of Arkansas to see what a day in the life of that company looks like.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Event Highlight: WISE Future Leaders Symposium

The Fourth Annual WISE Future Leader Symposium kicked off Oct. 6-7 in the Reynolds Center for Enterprise Development at the Sam M. Walton College of Business. The event, themed “A Wiser Future for Supply Chain,” celebrated female pioneers who have led the way for women in supply chain management, and many legends of the industry will be on hand.

10/11/2022 | By Nathan Bramwell

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Dates Announced for Annual Trends in Supply Chain Management Conference

A hallmark event of the Supply Chain Management Research Center, bringing together 250+ national attendees to explore the latest trends and topics within the industry.

09/13/2022

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Event Highlight: Walton SCM Showcase

The reimagined format of this event will feature project presentations, an industry address, and a student panel discussion showcasing the value of industry integration within our program.

11/17/2021

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Event Recap: Third Annual Emerging Research Symposium

This event is a one-of-a-kind program that brings industry together with the faculty of the Walton Supply Chain program to learn about current and ongoing research being pursued.

11/16/2021

SCMRC: LEAD Podcast

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