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.
Empty 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.
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Lansing-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.
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Holt Public Schools limits lunch options due to nationwide food shortage September 20, 2021 Outlet: Fox 47 News
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Sustainability enters the dairy supply chain spotlight July 8, 2021 Outlet: Dairy Foods
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GM's Delta township plant temporarily shuts down April 16, 2021 Outlet: WCMU The audio was also published in 2 other outlets.
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General 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.
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Need and Greed: Why the Toilet Paper Supply Remains Tight April 9, 2020 Outlet: howstuffworks
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Toilet 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.
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Why 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.
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Businesses 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.
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Hyundai halts Korea output as China outbreak fallout spreads February 5, 2020 Outlet: ABC News The article was also published in 118 other outlets.
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Hyundai 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
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Tesla selects Berlin for Gigafactory, skips UK citing Brexit uncertainty: report November 14, 2019 Outlet: Supply Chain Dive
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Suppliers lay off thousands as GM strike cascades through supply chain October 14, 2019 Outlet: Supply Chain Dive
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Shop 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.
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Parliament rejects Brexit proposal, business uncertainty lingers March 12, 2019 Outlet: Supply Chain Dive
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What Tesla Needs From Its New Chairman: Specialized Knowledge And The Chutzpah To Stand Up To Musk November 5, 2018 Outlet: Forbes
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US-China trade war could soon pose a serious economic threat September 18, 2018 Outlet: Associated Press The article was also published in Washington Post.
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Can Tesla Keep Up the Model 3 Pace? July 2, 2018 Outlet: Popular Mechanics
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Michigan State’s Supply Chain Programs #1 Again April 5, 2018 Outlet: globalEDGE Business Beat
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This Bangor industry reflects all the rest — and it’s slowly shrinking and moving south September 19, 2017 Outlet: Bangor Daily News
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MSU supply chain expert looks to the future of “differentiation through solutions” June 22, 2017 Outlet: WKAR
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Autonomous vehicles expected to have positive impacts on greening supply chain April 4, 2017 Outlet: MLive The article was also published in 1 other outlet.
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Keep GM 'Second Shift' book sale date set August 4, 2016 Outlet: Lansing State Journal
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Study Supply Chain Management for a Career Boost July 21, 2016 Outlet: U.S. News & World Report
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Lansing '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.
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MSU Ranks as Top University for Supply Chain Management February 25, 2016 Outlet: Spend Matters
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The Dairy Supply Chain: From Farm to Fridge December 8, 2015 Outlet: Inbound Logistics
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MSU jumps to 75 in US News college rankings September 15, 2015 Outlet: Lansing State Journal
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MSU's value chain program working with first class in Midland February 19, 2015 Outlet: Midland Daily
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Firms seek to reduce supply chain risks by bringing production closer August 3, 2014 Outlet: Business Insurance