Craig Littlejohn

Dr. Craig Littlejohn serves as Professor of Industrial Engineering at South Carolina State University, where he has maintained continuous faculty appointment since 2009. His institutional affiliation centers within the Department of Industrial Engineering, teaching foundational courses including Industrial Statistics, Engineering Modeling and Simulation, Supply Chain Engineering Management, and Operations Research II across the engineering curriculum.

His educational foundation includes:

• PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (2009)
• Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (2004)
• Dual Bachelor of Science degrees from North Carolina State University in Chemical Engineering and Wood and Paper Science (2001)

Research activities demonstrate sustained focus on supply chain optimization and logistics management, with specialized contributions in maintenance scheduling methodologies and traceability technology implementation. His work bridges theoretical industrial engineering principles with practical applications in agricultural supply chains and food safety systems, particularly examining technology adoption challenges for small-scale farmers. Current investigations extend into bio-inspired life cycle management processes and flexible manufacturing system enhancements.

Publication patterns reveal consistent engagement with industrial engineering practice communities, emphasizing real-world problem solving in maintenance operations, agricultural traceability, and supply chain resilience. Recent works increasingly integrate automated identification technologies with traditional engineering frameworks to address resource constraints in limited-scale farming operations and food safety infrastructure.

Professional activities include instruction across seven core industrial engineering courses and active research output through conference proceedings and specialized engineering journals, though no formal student advisement or award recognition is documented in available materials.