supply chain management

May 30, 2018

Women Climbing Supply-Chain Ranks Find a Growing Salary Gap

Women now account for about 40% of the school’s MBA candidates focused on supply-chain, up from about 35% in past years – Robert Handfield, professor and executive director, Supply Chain Resource Cooperative

Apr 18, 2018

Donavon Favre: 13 Years of Raising the Pack.

My fondest moments have been converting a student to supply chain in the large lecture hall, teaching them in their senior level classes, helping them get a job in supply chain and then watching them come back to recruit more Wolfpack. I have felt truly lucky to be part of the Pack.

Feb 15, 2018

Professor Robert Handfield: Curiosity Drives His Quest for Knowledge; the SCRC Reflects His Commitment to Teaching

Seeing the importance of integrating suppliers, procurement, logistics, order fulfillment and customers has led Prof. Handfield to a lifetime pursuit of teaching and research interests.

Dec 13, 2017

Despite ‘Talent Gap,’ Many See Positive Outlook for Women in Supply Chain

Poole College supply chain curriculum's think and do focus is increasing awareness, interest of this career path among women students.

Dec 7, 2017

CVS Made a $69 Billion Bet It Can Become the First Place You Go When You’re Sick

The $69 billion deal creates a new type of company that includes a health insurer, a retail pharmacy, and a company that negotiates prescription drug prices with drugmakers called a…

Sep 1, 2017

Harvey’s Impact on the Global Supply Chain: The Role of Analytics

This item was written by Robert Handfield, Bank of American University Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management and executive director of the Supply Chain Resource Collaborative. based on the NC…

Jan 9, 2017

Sebastian Heese: Coordinating the Supply Chain

Ever wonder how retailers decide what products make it to their store shelves, or how they determine the mix of store-brand versus national brand products? The fine balance between variety,…

Sep 13, 2016

Poole College welcomes 11 new faculty members, announces promotions

Poole College students have been meeting our new faculty members this semester. The 11 who joined the college bring more than 200 years' experience in teaching, research and business.

Aug 4, 2016

The Tesla Effect: How the cutting edge company became the most powerful engine in Bay Area manufacturing

Learn how Tesla’s Fremont car factory’s rapid growth is making it the most powerful engine in Bay Area. Robert Handfield, Ph.D., supply chain management professor and executive director of the…