Kelsey Taylor

Kelsey Taylor is an Assistant Professor and The Associates Fellow in Supply Chain Management at the Asper School of Business, University of Manitoba. She holds a Ph.D. in Operations Management from Ivey Business School (Western University), an M.Env. in Environment & Sustainability, and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Guelph.

Her research focuses on environmental and social responsibility in supply chains, examining topics like sustainable practices adoption, B Corporation movements, circular economy, and social entrepreneurship. Her work combines quantitative and qualitative methods, including case studies, experiments, and econometrics.

• Research Interests: Sustainable Supply Chains, Circular Economy, Social Impact, Behavioral Operations
• Teaching: Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Sustainability

Her recent publications explore circular supply chain design, stakeholder management in social enterprises, and B Corps' societal impact strategies. Key contributions include insights into Patagonia's sustainable practices and supply chain dynamics in purpose-driven organizations.

• Notable Awards: Chris Voss Best Paper Award (EurOMA, 2023), SSHRC Insight Grant ($113k), Associates Fellowship (2022–2025)

Dr. Taylor advises graduate students on sustainable supply chains and related topics. She has led grants focusing on waste markets and sustainability, and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Supply Chain Management and International Journal of Operations & Production Management.