Andrew Stapleton

Andrew Stapleton is a Full Professor of Operations & Supply Chain Management at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, with over three decades of academic experience and 127+ peer-reviewed publications. He has held diverse professional roles, including Global Supply Chain Manager at General Motors, sports reporter for the Associated Press, and Visiting Professor at London South Bank University.

• Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management, New Mexico State University
• MBA in Business Management, New Mexico State University
• B.A. in Journalism, New Mexico State University

His research focuses on green operations, digital twins, blockchain technology, and sustainable supply chains. Recent work examines AI's impact on maritime law, inventory leanness, and immersive pedagogical tools for teaching operations management. He has secured multiple research grants, including a $5,000 award in 2023 for digital twin studies.

Stapleton actively mentors MBA students, having guided over 20 in research publications. He serves on the MBA Consortium for the University of Wisconsin system and has presented at international conferences in Europe and Mexico. Beyond academia, he is known for his unique hobbies, including training dogs to play football and creating mathematical puzzles for classroom engagement.