Erica Plambeck

Erica Plambeck is the Charles A. Holloway Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. She teaches core operations management courses and an environmental entrepreneurship elective. Her research focuses on environmental sustainability, supply chain management, and climate policy. Plambeck holds a BS in Mathematics and Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a PhD in Engineering Economic Systems and Operations Research from Stanford, and an MPhil from Cambridge University as a Marshall Scholar. She has been recognized with the Presidential Early Career Award and is affiliated with the King Center on Global Development.

Research Interests:

• Environmental sustainability in supply chains
• Climate policy modeling and implementation
• Operations management for low-acuity healthcare systems
• Community-driven conservation strategies

Recent Research Trends: Her work bridges operational efficiency with environmental stewardship, emphasizing policy enforcement (e.g., Bangladesh turmeric safety) and sustainable supply chain design. Collaborations with global institutions highlight her focus on scalable solutions for developing regions.

Awards:

• Presidential Early Career Award for Research in Supply Chain Management
• Awarded 'Faculty Pioneer in Social and Environmental Stewardship' by WRI and Aspen Institute

Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not listed, her research on commodity supply chains and forest conservation implies involvement with environmental NGOs and international development grants. She advises through teaching and cross-disciplinary collaborations at Stanford.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the King Center on Global Development and Woods Institute, contributing to initiatives like water fund financing and ZETA Communities projects.