In keeping with the Institute’s educational mission, research activities embrace a strong academic component for the educational benefit of graduate students while providing them with valuable hands-on experience that will be useful later in their careers. At the same time, projects are derived from real-world problems that directly affect business and industry.

The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute’s research activities cover the full spectrum of issues ranging from efficient warehousing and distribution systems to newer concerns such as moving freight through China or delivering humanitarian relief to places with little infrastructure.

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Supply Chain Strategy, Design and Planning

Developing and implementing long-term strategies to optimize the overall efficiency and responsiveness of the supply chain. 

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Distribution and Transportation Logistics

Managing the movement and storage of goods from origin to destination to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

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Pricing, Revenue, and Inventory

Balancing pricing strategies, revenue management, and inventory control to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

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Production and Facility Logistics

Coordinating manufacturing processes, warehouse operations, and facility management to enhance production efficiency. 

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Supply Chain Policy and Infrastructure

Establishing regulatory frameworks, standards, and infrastructure necessary to support and govern supply chain operations. 

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Methodologies in Supply Chain and Logistics

Applying various analytical, computational, and operational methodologies to solve complex supply chain logistics problems.