Stanley Lim, associate professor in Supply Chain Management
Among the nominations submitted to the Decision Sciences Institute for the Carol J. Latta Memorial Early Career Research Award, Broad associate professor Stanley Lim stood out for his impactful scholarship and rising influence in the field of decision sciences and supply chain management. The Decision Sciences Institute is an international organization of scholars and practitioners, and the annual recognition is named after a former executive director of the institute. The Carol J. Latta Memorial Early Career Research Award recognizes an outstanding researcher in the early stages of their career in the field of decision sciences.
“I’m grateful for the recognition,” said Lim. “It motivates me to continue advancing research that solves pressing challenges in operations and logistics and creates a positive societal impact.”
Lim joined the Broad College of Business faculty in 2021 in the Supply Chain Management department. He holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management from the University of Cambridge, a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and an MBA from Warwick Business School.
Lim’s research examines the economics of distribution services and the operational challenges of downstream, or “last-mile,” supply chains across both digital and traditional retail contexts. His work tackles real-world problems in local package delivery, food waste reduction, food rescue, and retail operations.
“Receiving this award is a meaningful affirmation of the collaborative research journey I’ve been fortunate to pursue,” said Lim. “It reflects the support of my mentors, colleagues, students, and industry partners who make this work possible.”
When asked if he had any advice for fellow early faculty members, Lim recommended investing in relationships with collaborators and mentors and developing habits that make the research process sustainable. “Prioritize work that genuinely excites you,” said Lim. “Stay open to feedback, support your colleagues, and know that meaningful progress often comes from steady, consistent effort rather than quick wins.
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