David Closs, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
the John H. McConnell Chair Emeritus
David Closs, Ph.D. is the John H. McConnell Chair Emeritus, Michigan State University. He 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 principal 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. He is an active member in the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and was Editor of the Journal of Business Logistics. He is Executive Editor of Logistics Quarterly. He holds an MBA and Ph.D. from Michigan State focusing on the topics of marketing, logistics and management science.
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