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In the Department of Supply Chain Management at Michigan State University, Dr. David J. Closs holds the John H. McConnell Chaired Professorship in Business Administration and specializes in supply chain management. In 1978, Dr. Closs finished his MBA and Ph.D. in marketing, logistics, and management science at Michigan State University.
He has worked significantly on the creation and use of computer simulations and information systems for the planning and operation of logistical operations and systems. Applications for location analysis, inventory management, forecasting, and routing have been included in the computer models applications.
The development of information systems is focused on inventory management, forecasting, and transportation. He has worked in the consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical products, and components industries, where he has dealt with logistics challenges.
As a frequent presenter at logistics executive development workshops around the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe, Dr. Closs is well-known in the logistics industry. Research in supply chain strategy, information systems, security, and planning approaches are among Dr. Closs’s key research interests. He was a key researcher in two studies conducted by Michigan State University on world-class supply chain and logistics performance.
Closs has authored and co-authored countless articles and given lectures on logistics and supply chain applications and world-class logistics and supply chain skills. He is also a member of the CSCMP and served as the Editor of the Journal of Business Logistics.
Closs co-authored the book, Logistical Management: The Integrated Supply Chain Process which is a must-read for everyone in supply chain management or logistics. There is a wealth of material in this book for anyone interested in learning more about the logistics of supply chains. Managing your logistics accurately and efficiently is something you’ll learn as a professional. This book contains all of the material you’ll need to become a better logistics manager.
Managing supply chains and logistics is a constantly evolving field and the book is written in a straightforward manner that sheds new light on the issue. As a whole, the book offers a dynamic interplay between an organizations internal workings and the external activities of its supply chain, which is a holistic approach.
An additional focus of the book is the interrelationships between supply chain and logistics management. Academics and practitioners alike are interested in this topic. Theory and practice are brought together in Supply Chain Logistics Management.
He also co-authored the book, Global Supply Chain Management: Leveraging Processes, Measurements, and Tools for Strategic Corporate Advantage. The goal of this book is to provide a solid foundation in Supply Chain Management to anyone interested in learning more. In this book, Supply Chain Management concepts are taught as well as how they can be applied to diverse businesses. The book is well-written, organised, and full of useful information. Those who want to start a career in supply chain management should read this book because it provides a solid foundation in the basics.
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