Rebecca Britten

Dr. Rebecca Britten is an Assistant Professor & Adjunct Faculty at the DeVos Graduate School, Northwood University. She holds a BSE and MSE in Industrial Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Her expertise spans Lean Methodologies in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments, supply chain optimization, and project management. Dr. Britten emphasizes hands-on learning and fostering critical thinking in her teaching philosophy, prioritizing student engagement and real-world application.

• Education: BSE and MSE in Industrial Operations Engineering, University of Michigan

Her research and consulting focus areas include Lean implementation in healthcare (e.g., University of Michigan Health System), supply chain logistics (Toyota Service Parts, Cadillac Shoe Products), and project management (BRT, Inc.). She has 5+ years of experience in technical education and administration roles at companies like Compuware Corporation and Cleary University. Dr. Britten’s work also involves warehouse operations optimization and data analysis.

Office: Sloan 121 | Phone: (989) 837-4270