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UA Supply Chain Management Program Boosted by Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented attention to the importance of supply chains in business, and in life, and that in turn brought increased attention to the Walton College of Business. read more >
Brent Williams on What Sets Walton College Apart
Brent D. Williams became dean of the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on Feb. 1. read more >
Shelley Simpson’s Name Game at UA
Talk about pressure to do well in school … read more >
UA and J.B. Hunt Cement Supply Chain Partnership
The logistics giant is donating another $1.5 million to the university's supply chain program, which will be renamed. read more >
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UA Economist Gives Tepid Forecast for Arkansas
Mervin Jebaraj believes several important industries will have a difficult time reaching pre-pandemic employment levels. read more >
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Fort Smith Chamber Leader: Region Will End 2012 ‘On A Good Note’ Despite Recent Struggles
At an economic outlook luncheon at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce COO Tim Allen delivers some promising news about 12 companies interested in moving to the region. read more >
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Wal-Mart Used Technology to Become Supply Chain Leader
In its relentless pursuit of low consumer prices, Wal-Mart embraced technology to become an innovator in the way stores track inventory and restock their shelves, cutting costs and passing the savings along to customers. In the process the company became synonymous with the concept of successful supply chain management. read more >
by Todd Traub -