John R. Macdonald

Dr. John R. Macdonald serves as an Associate Professor of Supply Chain Management and Logistics in the Department of Management at Colorado State University. A 2023 Fulbright Scholar at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia, he teaches core courses in transportation, warehousing, logistics, and supply chain management.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Logistics and Transportation, University of Maryland – College Park (Major: Logistics, Minor: Operations Management)
• Bachelor of Science in Transportation and Logistics, Iowa State University
• Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems, Iowa State University

Research spans critical supply chain domains including disruption resilience, behavioral dynamics in logistics networks, sustainability integration, and illicit supply chain operations. Secondary interests encompass supply chain strategy formulation, transportation infrastructure challenges, and third-party logistics provider optimization.

Dr. Macdonald's scholarly work appears in premier journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Business Logistics, and Journal of Operations Management, addressing systemic vulnerabilities and innovative solutions in global supply networks.

Recognition highlights:

• Fulbright Scholar award for Indonesia engagement (2023)

Professional engagement includes conference speaking for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and industry consulting based on pre-academic experience with major logistics firms.