Michael H. Burnette

Michael H. Burnette is a Research Fellow at the Global Supply Chain Institute (GSCI) within the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He joined UT after a 33-year executive career at Procter & Gamble, where he led global supply chains for major brands like Olay ($2B+) and Pantene/Herbal Essences ($4B+). His expertise spans end-to-end supply chain operations including strategy design, manufacturing, logistics, innovation, and acquisitions.

Education:

• 1980: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Tennessee Tech University

Research Focus: Burnette's work centers on transformative supply chain practices, emphasizing leadership, risk management (particularly cybersecurity in global networks), and high-performance organizational culture. He coordinates industry-academia research partnerships, resulting in influential white papers and the book Supply Chain Game Changers.

Industry Engagement: He is a frequent consultant and speaker, with insights featured in outlets like Supply Chain Management Review, Forbes podcasts, and DC Velocity. Key topics include cyber risk mitigation, generational workforce dynamics, and robotic automation impacts.