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Dr. Alexandre Rodrigues is a Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee at Knoxville. With a PhD in Operations Sourcing and Logistics from Michigan State University and over two decades of academic and professional experience, his career spans roles at Michigan State University, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (COPPEAD), and European Business School (Wiesbaden). His work focuses on supply chain disruptions, logistics in crisis situations, and global supply chain risk assessment.
- Academic Affiliation: University of Tennessee at Knoxville (2020-present), Michigan State University (2000-2004), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1995-1999)
- Education: PhD (Operations Sourcing and Logistics, Michigan State University), MSc (Industrial Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), BSc (Industrial Engineering, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro)
Dr. Rodrigues' research examines supply chain resilience, reverse logistics efficiency, and crowdsourcing in last-mile delivery. His publications include the EPIC Framework for global disruptions, empirical studies on low-cost country sourcing, and simulation models for lean supply chain vulnerabilities.
Recent articles highlight his development of risk assessment tools and frameworks for managing supply chain disruptions. He has authored 29 scholarly works including journal articles, conference papers, and reports, with a focus on global supply chain risk, logistics performance, and sustainability.
Scientific recognition includes the 2018 Chancellor's Excellence in Teaching Award. He has served on multiple university and departmental committees including Faculty Senate Representative (2017-2023), Non-Tenure Track Promotion Committee, and Peer Teaching Review Committee.
As a multilingual expert in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, his work bridges international logistics challenges. Current teaching includes Global Supply Chain Management, Logistics Operations, and Supply Chain Modeling courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
