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The logistics doctoral program faculty at Michigan State University are some of the most outstanding supply chain management researchers and thought leaders in the world. Meet our faculty currently working with Ph.D. students in the logistics program below.

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Stanley Griffis

  • Donald J. Bowersox and Robert W. Thull Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    Supply Chain Management

Current Research Topics

  • Creating value through supply chain operations in the customer’s eyes
  • Assessing the impact of supply chain risk on vehicle routes
  • Assessing the impact to store-inventories when customers return product to stores after ordering online
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Jason Miller

  • Interim Chairperson
    Supply Chain Management
  • Associate Professor
    Supply Chain Management

Current Research Topics

  • Safety of large motor carrier operations
  • Applied statistician providing support for several research teams
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Simone Peinkofer

  • Assistant Professor
    Supply Chain Management

Current Research Topics

  • Omni-channel retailing
  • Drop-shipping
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Judith Whipple

  • Interim Dean
    Dean's Office
  • Donald J. Bowersox and Robert W. Thull Professor in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
    Supply Chain Management

Current Research Topics

  • Organization design considerations for supply chain management
  • Internal and external supply chain integration and collaboration
  • Client-3PL relationship management and performance measurement