Alex Scott

Alex Scott is an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and the Gerald T. Niedert Professor at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. His research focuses on supply chain policy, transportation sustainability, safety governance, and market dynamics in the transportation industry. His work has been published in top journals like Production and Operations Management and cited in Congressional hearings on transportation safety.

Education:

• Ph.D., Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University (2016)
• M.S., Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology (2003)
• B.S., Industrial Engineering, Purdue University (2002)

Research Interests: Explores regulatory compliance mechanisms, environmental policy impacts, gender equity in logistics, and the interplay between technology and safety standards. His recent work analyzes California’s CARB regulations, EEOC gender diversity mandates, and marijuana legalization effects on truck safety.

Media Contributions: Regular contributor to Marketplace, CBS News, and podcasts like Sustainable Supply Chain, providing expert analysis on supply chain disruptions, climate disclosures, and logistics sustainability trends.

Professional Experience: 9 years in industry roles including transportation consulting, third-party logistics, and international project leadership. Specializes in merger strategies, network optimization, and inventory planning.