Brian S Fugate

Brian S Fugate is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. His research focuses on supply chain dynamics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and the intersection of logistics with public policy.

• Education
  • B.S., Industrial Engineering, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • M.B.A., Marketing & Logistics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • PhD, Logistics and Marketing - Supply Chain Management, Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee

Research Interests:

• Sustainable supply chain practices and their environmental/social impacts
• Network centrality and firm performance in government contracting
• Behavioral and organizational responses to supply chain disruptions
• Privacy concerns in digital supply chains

Recent Article Trends highlight CSR diffusion, data privacy in logistics, and policy implications for small businesses. His work bridges theoretical and applied perspectives, often analyzing real-world cases like Alibaba Group’s supply chain strategies.

Professional Roles: He has served as Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Research at Walton College and co-edited the Journal of Supply Chain Management (2016–2020). Prior roles include Associate Professor at Colorado State University and Assistant Professor at Lehigh University.