J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas

In his latest appearance on Doing Business in Bentonville podcast with Andy Wilson, our own Rod Thomas covers crucial topics like the environmental impact of home delivery packaging, revealing that a staggering billion trees are cut down each year for packaging waste. He also explores how omni-channel retailers can outsmart Amazon through retail media networks and leverage their brick-and-mortar operations to challenge online-only competitors. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gdptYFE8 #DoingBusinessinBentonville #WaltonSupplyChain

The Fall '24 Supply Chain Student Showcase, hosted by the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas, is this Friday. We can't wait to be amazed by their innovative ideas and impressive work. As we get ready for Friday, let's take a look back at some photos from previous student showcases from the past few semesters! ?? #SupplyChainU #WaltonSupplyChain #ThisIsHowWeLEAD

We are excited to announce that the Supply Chain Management Research Center at the University of Arkansas will be hosting National Shadow Days for Razorback supply chain students across the country this Winter Break! Piloted last year by our #DFWShadowDays, we are looking for partner companies and approved guests across the country that have strong University of Arkansas student populations to participate in this first-of-its-kind event. ?? The dates to participate are January 7 - 8 before students return to campus. The deadline to register is Friday, November 22. ???To host students, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gs9DMrBb ? Questions? DM Brian Johnson and he'll be happy to walk you through what this event looks like and how your company can participate! #SupplyChainU #WaltonSupplyChain

Seven distinguished faculty members at the University of Arkansas -- Sam M. Walton College of Business - including our own Remko Van Hoek - have been recognized among the top 2 percent?of scientists globally in Elsevier's latest 2024 rankings. ?? Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/gWc7-bru

Our own Stephanie Thomas and students Ethan Helm, Madison Simpson and Kelly Henderson recently sat down fo an episode of Supply Chain Now with Scott Luton. Together, they explore their passions as the next generation of supply chain thought starters and leaders including how the University of Arkansas -- Sam M. Walton College of Business and the ecosystem surrounding it creates unparalleled opportunities for students through internships, real-world experience, and industry engagement. The panel also shared insights on the evolving supply chain landscape, ever-evolving technology, the importance of fostering diversity and mentorship through initiatives like the U of A WISE Future Leaders Symposium. ?? Watch a clip of the episode below. ??? Watch the full length episode here: https://lnkd.in/g-E3MTCV #SupplyChainU #WaltonSupplyChain

The Fall '24 Supply Chain Management Student Showcase is just a few weeks away! The SCMRC concludes every semester with the Supply Chain Student Showcase: a half day event featuring final presentations from the students in the Project Management Courses within the J.B. Hunt Transport Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas. This course is a hallmark of the practice-based learning that is embedded into the curriculum as well as our Center L.E.A.D. mission of engaging leading industry organizations in the classroom. Within this course, students tackle real world supply chain challenges, ideating, researching, and ultimately proposing solutions to the sponsoring company. #SupplyChainU #WaltonSupplyChain

Disruptions in global supply chains over the last five years have heightened awareness about how products make their way to consumers. But the path to a brighter supply chain future starts with a better understanding of the past, according to a new book by?Remko Van Hoek, professor at the University of Arkansas -- Sam M. Walton College of Business. In?The Making of the Supply Chain: How Five CSCMP Supply Chain Hall of Famers Shaped the Industry,?van Hoek explores how the innovations of five pioneers in the discipline reshaped the ways we obtain our products and services and the role that supply chains play in business and the world around us. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5ngQuhK #WaltonSupplyChain #CSCMP

The National Retail Federation’s annual Halloween consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics revealed that total Halloween spending in 2024 is expected to reach $11.6 billion. Since supply chain managers are tasked with getting the right product to the right place in the right quantity?in the right condition at the right time, let's take a look at the top items purchased by consumers this #Halloween. For the full breakdown of consumer spending and shopping trends, go here: https://lnkd.in/geMWmjGX

It was an incredible couple of days at the 6th Annual WISE Future Leaders Symposium! Thursday took place on-site at both?J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.?and?Sam's Club?and featured keynotes from Shelley Simpson and Andrea Albright respectively, along with multiple other panels showcasing those company's employees. Then, on Friday, the students and faculty from 30 different universities in attendance met at the University of Arkansas for another awesome day of learning and networking, hearing from more supply chain leaders and welcoming a new class of WISE Legends. Thank you to?U of A WISE?and our own Stephanie Thomas for putting on another fantastic WISE Symposium! #womeninsupplychain?#wisefromallsides?#wisefutureleaders