MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s Jones College of Business will host the 2025 MTSU Midsouth Supply Chain Summit on March 4, bringing together the university’s supply chain management students with industry leaders, partners and others for a full day of educational and networking opportunities.
Presented by the MTSU Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, the summit will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the Student Union Ballroom, highlighted that morning by a keynote session titled “Tennessee’s Solid Waste Crisis = Vast Economic Opportunity,” featuring state Sen. Heidi Campbell of Nashville.
From 9:40 to 11 a.m., Campbell and members of her team will present the proposed Tennessee Waste To Jobs Act, which transfers the cost of recycling from taxpayers and municipalities to the companies producing packaging. The act is expected to bring thousands of new jobs and economic development to Tennessee by investing in the state’s recycling infrastructure to collect, process, and recycle more recyclables — helping businesses get more of the valuable recycled content they need.
“The highly anticipated Midsouth Supply Chain Summit will bring together industry leaders, supply chain professionals, academics, and students for insightful discussions, cutting-edge presentations, and valuable networking opportunities,” said Richard Tarpey, assistant professor in the university’s growing Supply Chain Management Program within the Department of Management and is also director of the MTSU Center for Supply Chain Management and Sustainability.
Registration is still open, but will only remain open until Monday, March 3. MTSU Students can register here, non-MTSU students can register here, while employers and others can register here.
Among sessions scheduled throughout the day include Bridgestone-Firestone’s journey to sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2050; a supply chain market update and analysis for 2025; transportation sustainability; and others. Find the full schedule and list of presenters at https://supply-chain.mtsu.edu.
“Whether you’re a student looking to expand your knowledge of the field, a faculty member seeking new research insights, or a professional aiming to stay ahead of industry trends, this conference offers something for everyone,” Tarpey noted. “By attending, you’ll deepen your understanding of supply chain sustainability management in 2025 and position yourself at the forefront of a rapidly evolving field.”
The Student Union Ballroom is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building, 1768 MTSU Blvd. A campus parking map is available at https://bit.ly/MTSUParking and more information is available at https://mtsu.edu/parking/.
For more information about the summit, contact Tarpey at Richard.Tarpey@mtsu.edu or visit this link.
— Jimmy Hart (Jimmy.Hart@mtsu.edu)
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