Edie Schmidt

Edie Schmidt is a Professor in the Decision Sciences Department at Nova Southeastern University’s H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business & Entrepreneurship. With a career bridging academia and manufacturing logistics, she focuses on supply chain operations, ERP/PLM systems, and lean methodologies.

• Ph.D. in Operations Management, Purdue University
• M.B.A. in Decision Systems, University of Southern California
• B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Arizona State University

Her research explores:

• Supply chain risk mitigation and analytics
• Integration of ERP/PLM software in education
• Lean principles for business and educational institutions
• Technology adoption in logistics and inventory management
• Globalization’s impact on domestic industrial distributors

Recent publications analyze ERP simulations, lean logistics, and PLM-ERP integration, with a focus on educational and industrial applications. She has presented at international conferences in Charleston, Singapore, and Melbourne, emphasizing hands-on learning tools.

• Teaches courses like Operations Management, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Operations Management
• Collaborates with industry partners on curriculum reforms and technology demonstrations
• Develops simulations and tools for warehouse management, BOM transmission, and student engagement