STEVEN A. MELNYK (Ph.D., Western - 1981) is Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management at Michigan State University. He has co-authored 20 books, and over 90 refereed journal articles. His research focus includes supply chain risk and resilience, strategic supply chain management, behavioral research, and certified management standards. Dr. Melnyk sits on the editorial review board for numerous journals. From 2014 to 2016, Dr. Melnyk was a member of the APICS Board of Directors. In 2017, Dr. Melnyk accepted a joint appointment from the University of Newcastle (Australia) where he is the Newcastle Global Innovation Chair in Supply Chain Management. In 2017, the Academy of Management - the Operations and Supply Chain Division -- recognized Dr. Melnyk as a Distinguished Scholar in the field.
The FDA Announces Baby Formula Plan: “Too Little Too Late,” Experts Say April 5, 2023 Outlet: Fatherly Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management, was quoted in an article at Fatherly about the FDA’s plan to prevent another shortage of baby formula.
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Become a Supply Chain Top Gun September 20, 2022 Outlet: Supply Chain Management Review Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management, will explore fast management in a NextGen Supply Chain Conference on Oct. 19, according to articles at Supply Chain Management Review, Supply Chain 24/7 and the U.S. Supply Chain Management Council.
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Future-Proof Your Logistics Operations to Build a Resilient Business September 1, 2022 Outlet: SupplyChainBrain Research from Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management, on resilience in supply chains was quoted in a white paper on future-proofing logistics operations available at SupplyChainBrain.
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Thriving Through Greater EMS Collaboration August 23, 2022 Outlet: I-Connect007 Melnyk’s work on earned preferential treatment was cited in an article on EMS companies and strong trading relationships at I-Connect007 and the August 2022 issue of SMT007 Magazine.
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Canadian Studies Center receives grant from Québec government August 18, 2022 Outlet: MSUToday Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management, is part of MSU’s team of co-investigators on a grant received by the MSU Canadian Studies Center, reported MSUToday and the College of Arts and Letters. Faculty from MSU will partner with faculty from the Université Laval in Québec City to strengthen interuniversity relationships.
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Supply Circles - Understanding Modern Supply Chains with Professor Steven A. MeInyk July 1, 2022 Outlet: Supply Circles Steven Melnyk, professor of supply chain management, was a guest on Ai Group’s first episode of a new podcast series on understanding modern supply chains.
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Part shortage prompts GM Lansing Grand River Plant closure -- What happens next? April 1, 2022 Outlet: WILX-TV Melnyk also spoke to WILX-TV on the causes of a supply-chain shutdown of General Motors’ Lansing Grand River Assembly and Stamping plant.
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The Daily Money: Did Russians hack Okta? Plus, why can't automakers keep workers? March 24, 2022 Outlet: USA Today The article was also published in Yahoo! Money and 2 other outlets.
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Automakers struggle to hire, keep workers — with some quitting by lunch March 23, 2022 Outlet: USA Today
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Michigan auto industry struggles to hire, keep workers — with some quitting by lunch March 15, 2022 Outlet: Detroit Free Press The article was also published in 1 other outlet.
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American Kids Get a Fact Checker (with James Warren) February 18, 2022 Outlet: Utterly Moderate podcast The article was also published in 65 other outlets.
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All about America's Supply Chain (with Steven Melnyk) February 18, 2022 Outlet: St. Louis Times-Dispatch The article was also published in 49 other outlets.
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What Is Supply Chain Management (SCM)? February 1, 2022 Outlet: NerdWallet
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Northern Michigan businesses prepare for next product shortage November 15, 2021 Outlet: WPBN-TV 7&4 News
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Holiday Shopping? What to Know About the Shortages and Supply Chain Issues Causing Major Problems for Stores October 15, 2021 Outlet: People Magazine
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You can buy stuff online, but getting it is another story September 2, 2021 Outlet: Vox The article was also published in 2 other outlets.
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Michigan State University: Nurturing a new generation of supply chain educators August 17, 2021 Outlet: Study International
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Toyota’s chip management provides lessons for GM, Ford July 31, 2021 Outlet: Lima News Online The article was also published in 3 other outlets.
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What do these hot issues of supply chain, logistics, cybersecurity, blockchain and many other moving parts have in common? July 28, 2021 Outlet: Michigan Opportunity Podcast
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Stateside: Flint settlement update; Mosquito boom; flowering party store, auto supply chain July 14, 2021 Outlet: Michigan Radio
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Using Technology to Protect Against Supply Chain Risk July 9, 2021 Outlet: Supply Chain 24/7
Let’s get strategic May 3, 2021 Outlet: Talking Supply Chain Podcast
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Supply Chain Moves: Week of April 12th, 2021 April 12, 2021 Outlet: Supply Chain Moves
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The supply chain shapes our lives March 31, 2021 Outlet: MSU Today
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Michigan State, in Association with Maine Pointe, Says Pandemic has Illuminated Weaknesses in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain February 28, 2021 Outlet: AerospaceTechReview.com
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2020 Virtual Summit Recap: Building in supply chain resilience January 5, 2021 Outlet: Supply Chain Management Review The article was also published in 4 other outlets.
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Maine Pointe’s 2020 thought leadership reinforces supply chain digitization and highlights long-term changes to supply chain December 29, 2020 Outlet: PR Web The article was also published in 61 other outlets.
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Michigan State University, in Association with Maine Pointe, says Pandemic has Illuminated Weaknesses in Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Supply Chain December 8, 2020 Outlet: PR Newswire The article was also published in 54 other outlets.
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Why everything from furniture to diet soda is so hard to buy right now October 20, 2020 Outlet: Vox
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2020 Virtual Summit: Time to turn the corner October 6, 2020 Outlet: Logistics Management This article was also published in 1 other outlet.
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The 5 Ws of reshoring supply chains July 13, 2020 Outlet: Supply Chain Dive
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Rebalancing Your Supply Chain In A Post-Pandemic World June 30, 2020 Outlet: Chief Executive Magazine The article was also published in 1 other outlet.
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Will hospitals run out of protective gear again as cases rise? June 29, 2020 Outlet: NPR Marketplace The article was also published in 56 other outlets.
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Maine Pointe, in Association with Michigan State University, Says Permanent Supply Chain Changes Are Needed, Starting Now June 16, 2020 Outlet: PR Web The article was also published in The Nation Thailand, MSN Money. Bloomberg, Business Insider and 58 other outlets.
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What's behind the runs on toilet paper? April 7, 2020 Outlet: Fox 2 News
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Next Generation Supply Chain: Serving Up An Experience March 28, 2020 Outlet: Supply Chain 247
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Coronavirus Impact on Ecommerce: Is Your Store Safe? March 25, 2020 Outlet: Business2Community The article was also published in 1 other outlet.
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Kennedy: Shortages unfairly blamed on supply chain March 18, 2020 Outlet: Daily Gazette
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How to Deal With Company Culture “Eating” Your Supply Chain Strategy February 27, 2020 Outlet: Supply Chain 247
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SAPICS Inspires Aspiring Young Supply Chain Professionals September 27, 2019 Outlet: Engineering News
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DHL says it will invest $150 million to expand U.S. healthcare business June 13, 2019 Outlet: Reuters
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Are millennials taking over the supply chain? April 16, 2018 Outlet: MSU Today
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Distribution centers: It’s all about the business November 1, 2015 Outlet: Modern Materials Handling
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The Future of Supply Chain…Culture October 7, 2015 Outlet: Logistics Management