What is the Global Supply Chain Institute?
The Global Supply Chain Institute coordinates the University of Tennessee’s broad spectrum of supply chain offerings and fulfills industry’s need for global supply chain information and best practices. The Institute delivers executive education, industry forums, research initiatives, custom programs, global partnerships, corporate audits, and more. [ read more ]
Faculty
The University of Tennessee's world-class faculty is one of the nation's most published in supply chain and includes numerous endowed chairs held by academic leaders in marketing, logistics, and statistics.
Chad W. Autry
Research Focus: Supply Chain Network Design
Education:
The University of Oklahoma, PhD, Supply Chain Management (2001)
Oklahoma City University, MBA (1997)
The University of Oklahoma, BSBA (1994)
Telephone: 865-974-8325
E-mail: autry@utk.edu
John E. Bell
Research Focus: Supply Chain Network Design and Risk
Education:
Auburn University, PhD, Management (2003)
Air Force Institute of Technology, MS, Logistics Management (1998)
US Air Force Academy, BS, History (1990)
Telephone: 865-974-8397
E-mail: bell@utk.edu
Ernie Cadote
Fisher Professor of Innovative Learning
Education:
Ohio State University, PhD, Marketing and Logistics (1974)
University of Colorado, MBA, Management Science (1971)
Michigan State University, BS, Psychology (1968)
Telephone: 865-974-1653
E-mail: ecadotte@utk.edu
Paul Dittmann
Executive Director, Global Supply Chain Institute
Research Focus: Logistics; Supply Chain Strategy
Education:
University of Missouri, PhD, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (1973)
University of Missouri, MS, Industrial Engineering (1971)
University of Missouri, BS, Industrial Engineering (1970)
Telephone: 865-974-9413
E-mail: jdittman@utk.edu
Philippe-Pierre Dornier
Department Head, Operation Management, ESSEC University
Research Focus: Strategy and Organization Logistics; Physical Distribution; After Sales; Transformation of Military Logistics
Education:
Ecole des Mines de Paris, PhD
Ecole des Mines de Nancy, Diplôme d'ingénieur (MS, Engineering equivalent)
Auditeur Institut des Hautes Etudes de Défense Nationale (49ème promotion)
Ecole Centrale des Arts et Manufactures de Paris, DEA in Industrial Engineering (MSc), Diplôme ESSEC
E-mail: dornier@essec.fr
David Ecklund
Program Director for Global Supply Chain EMBA
Education:
University of Arkansas, MBA
Iowa State University, BS, Industrial Administration
Telephone: 865-974-5566
E-mail: decklund@utk.edu
Terry EspeR
Research Focus: Supply Chain Relationships and Procurement
Education:
University of Arkansas, PhD, Marketing and Supply Chain Management (2003)
University of Arkansas, MBA, Transportation and Logistics Management (1998)
Philander Smith College, BS, Mathematics (1996)
Telephone: 864-974-0606
E-mail: tesper@utk.edu
Dan Flint
Proffitt's Professor in Marketing
Research Focus: Customer Value and Business Buyer Behavior
Education:
University of Tennessee, PhD, Marketing and Logistics (1998)
Central Michigan University, MSA, Business Administration (1990)
US Naval Academy, BS, Mechanical Engineering (1985)
Telephone: 865-974-8314
E-mail: dflint@utk.edu
Ken Gilbert
Ralph & Janet Heath Professor in Business
Research Focus: Production Management; Inventory Control
Education:
University of Tennessee, PhD, Management Science
University of Tennessee, MS, Mathematics
Berea College, BS, Mathematics
Telephone: 865-974-1738
E-mail: kgilber1@utk.edu
Mary Holcomb
Research Focus: Logistics; Network Design
Education:
University of Tennessee, PhD, Logistics and Transportation (1992)
University of Tennessee, MBA, Logistics and Transportation (1990)
University of Tennessee, BSBA, Logistics and Transportation (1986)
Telephone: 865-974-1658
E-mail: mholcomb@utk.edu
Diane Mollenkopf
McCormick Professor in Logistics
Research Focus: Global Logistics Strategy; Reverse Logistics
Education:
Drexel University, PhD, Marketing Channels and International Business (1985)
Michigan State University, MBA, Logistics and Materials Management (1983)
Bowling Green State University, BSBA, Marketing and International Business (1982)
Telephone: 865-974-1645
E-mail: mollenkopf@utk.edu
Mark Moon
Department Head, Marketing & Logistics
Research Focus: Buyer/Seller Relationships; Sales Forecasting
Education:
University of North Carolina, PhD, Marketing (1994)
University of Michigan, MBA, Marketing (1985)
University of Michigan, BS, English (1980)
Telephone: 865-974-8062
E-mail: mmoon@utk.edu
Matt Myers
Associate Dean, Center of Executive Education
Nestlé USA Professor in Marketing
Research Focus: International Distribution in Supply Chain Management; International Pricing
Education:
Michigan State, PhD, Marketing and International Business (1997)
University of South Carolina, MBA, International Business Studies (1992)
University of Lousiville, BS, Natural Sciences (1986)
Telephone: 865-974-3193
E-mail: redfish@utk.edu
Fernando Oliveira
Research Focus: Energy Policy and Management; Risk Analysis; Sustainability
Education:
London Business School, PhD, Decision Sciences
University of Porto, MS, Artificial Intelligence and Computing
University of Porto, Licenciatura, Economics
E-mail: oliveira@essec.fr
Felix Papier
Research Focus: Forecast Sharing; Energy-efficient Operations; Vehicle Fleet Planning
Education:
University of Cologne, PhD, Operations Management
University of Muenster, MS, Information Systems
E-mail: papier@essec.fr
Lloyd Rinehart
Research Focus: Negotiations; Logistics Operations
Education:
University of Tennessee, PhD, Marketing and Logistics (1986)
University of Northern Colorado, MA, Distributive Education (1978)
University of Northern Colorado, BS, Marketing (1976)
Telephone: 865-974-1651
E-mail: rinehart@utk.edu
David Schumann
Taylor Professor in Business
Research Focus: Marketing Communications; Consumer Behavior; Advertising
Education:
University of Missouri, PhD, Social Psychology and Marketing (1986)
University of Missouri, MA, Social Psychology (1984)
Arizona State University, MC, Counseling Education (1975)
University of Arizona, BA, Education (1971)
Telephone: 865-974-1642
E-mail: dschuman@utk.edu
Shay Scott
Research Focus: Logistics; International Business Strategy
Education:
University of Tennessee, MBA, Management (2000)
University of Tennessee, MS, Manufacturing Systems Engineering (2000)
University of Tennessee, BS, Civil Engineering (1997)
Telephone: 865-974-6110
E-mail: sdscott@utk.edu
Mandyam Srinivasan
Pilot Corporation Chair of Excellence
Research Focus: Performance Modeling; Manufacturing Systems Evaluation
Education:
Northwestern University, PhD, Industrial Engineering and Management Science
Telephone: 865-974-1737
E-mail: msrini@utk.edu
Theodore P. Stank
Harry J. & Vivienne R. Bruce Chair of Excellence
Research Focus: Strategic Logistics; Supply Chain Concepts
Education:
University of Georgia, PhD, Marketing and Distribution (1994)
Webster University, MA, Business Administration (1987)
United States Naval Academy, BS, General Engineering (1982)
Telephone: 865-974-1604
E-mail: tstank@utk.edu
Wendy Tate
Research Focus: Global Supply Chain Operations; Procurement
Education:
Arizona State University, PhD, Supply Chain Management (2006)
Arizona State University, MBA, International Business (1993)
Arizona State University, BS, Management (1989)
Telephone: 865-974-1648
E-mail: wendy.tate@utk.edu
Kate Vitasek
Research Focus: Vested Outsourcing
Education:
University of Tennessee, MBA, Logistics
BS, Marketing
Telephone: 425-985-6396
E-mail: kvitasek@utk.edu
