David Closs
Email: closs@broad.msu.edu
John H. McConnell Chair Emeritum
Department: Supply Chain Management
- Biography Dr. David J. Closs is the John H. McConnell Chaired Professor of Business Administration in the Department of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University. Dr. Closs completed his MBA and Ph.D. at Michigan State in 1978 focusing on the topics of marketing, logistics and management science.
Dr. Closs has been extensively involved in the development and application of computer models and information systems for logistics operations and planning. The computer models have included applications for location analysis, inventory management, forecasting and routing. The information systems development focuses on inventory management, forecasting and transportation applications. His experience has focused on the logistics related issues in the consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products and parts industries. Dr. Closs actively participates in logistics executive development seminars and has presented sessions in North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Eastern Europe. Dr. Closs's primary research interests include supply chain strategy, information systems, security, and planning techniques. He was one of the principle researchers in two studies completed by Michigan State University investigating world-class logistics and supply chain capabilities.
Dr. Closs has authored and co-authored numerous articles and made presentations regarding world-class logistics and supply chain capabilities and logistics information systems applications.
Dr. Closs is an active member in the CSCMP and was Editor of the Journal of Business Logistics. He is Executive Editor of Logistics Quarterly. - Awards
- MSU Distinguished Faculty Award - 2013
Distinguished Faculty Award
- Media Mentions
- ARTICLEFact check: There were shortages, supply chain issues when Donald Trump was president
August 2, 2022
Outlet: USA Today
David Closs, John H. McConnell Chair emeritus in the Department of Supply Chain Management, spoke to USA Today for a fact-checking article on shortages during Donald Trump’s presidency. The article was also published at two other outlets. - ARTICLEEmpty shelves: Why tampons, Sriracha and peanut butter are in short supply
June 17, 2022
Outlet: MLive
David Closs, John H. McConnell Chair emeritus in the Department of Supply Chain Management, spoke to MLive on shortages of tampons, Sriracha sauce and peanut butter in Michigan. His comments were quoted in articles that appeared in three other outlets. - ARTICLELansing-area restaurants experience inflation due to nationwide food shortage
October 18, 2021
Outlet: Fox 47 News
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEHolt Public Schools limits lunch options due to nationwide food shortage
September 20, 2021
Outlet: Fox 47 News - AUDIOGM's Delta township plant temporarily shuts down
April 16, 2021
Outlet: WCMU
The audio was also published in 2 other outlets. - ARTICLEGeneral Motors Plant In Lansing Temporarily Shuts Down Due To Industry-Wide Component Shortage
March 12, 2021
Outlet: WKAR
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEToilet Paper Makers’ Message to U.S. Consumers: We’ve Got This
March 19, 2020
Outlet: Bloomberg News
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEWhy your trip to the auto repair shop should happen sooner than later
March 6, 2020
Outlet: Detroit Free Press
The article was also published in USAToday, MSN, Yahoo News, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, and 63 other outlets. - ARTICLEBusinesses struggle to fix supply chains disrupted by virus
February 11, 2020
Outlet: Associated Press
The article was also published in Yahoo! News, Miami Herald, U.S. News & World Report, and 113 other outlets. - ARTICLEHyundai halts Korea output as China outbreak fallout spreads
February 5, 2020
Outlet: ABC News
The article was also published in 118 other outlets. - ARTICLEHyundai halts Korea output as China outbreak fallout spreads
February 4, 2020
Outlet: Associated Press
The article was also published in PBS, Fortune, Yahoo! News, Miami Herald, Business Insider, U.S. News & World Report, and 211 other outlets - ARTICLETesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report
November 14, 2019
Outlet: Supply Chain Dive - ARTICLESuppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain
October 14, 2019
Outlet: Supply Chain Dive - ARTICLEShop online? Here's how to reduce damage to the environment
April 19, 2019
Outlet: Detroit News
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEParliament rejects Brexit proposal, business uncertainty lingers
March 12, 2019
Outlet: Supply Chain Dive - ARTICLEWhat Tesla Needs From Its New Chairman: Specialized Knowledge And The Chutzpah To Stand Up To Musk
November 5, 2018
Outlet: Forbes - ARTICLEUS-China trade war could soon pose a serious economic threat
September 18, 2018
Outlet: Associated Press
The article was also published in Washington Post. - ARTICLEThis Bangor industry reflects all the rest — and it’s slowly shrinking and moving south
September 19, 2017
Outlet: Bangor Daily News - ARTICLEMSU supply chain expert looks to the future of “differentiation through solutions”
June 22, 2017
Outlet: WKAR - ARTICLEAutonomous vehicles expected to have positive impacts on greening supply chain
April 4, 2017
Outlet: MLive
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEStudy Supply Chain Management for a Career Boost
July 21, 2016
Outlet: U.S. News & World Report - ARTICLELansing 'Keep GM' book deal done; McGraw-Hill to publish
April 21, 2016
Outlet: Lansing State Journal
The article was also published in 1 other outlet. - ARTICLEMSU Ranks as Top University for Supply Chain Management
February 25, 2016
Outlet: Spend Matters - ARTICLEMSU's value chain program working with first class in Midland
February 19, 2015
Outlet: Midland Daily - ARTICLEFirms seek to reduce supply chain risks by bringing production closer
August 3, 2014
Outlet: Business Insurance
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