Daniel Taylor

Daniel Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He teaches courses including Forecasting and Inventory Management, Business Process Improvement, Transportation and Distribution Management, and Supply Chain Management, while serving as faculty advisor for the Tech Supply Chain Association (TSCA).

His educational background spans engineering and business disciplines:

• PhD, Business Administration, The Ohio State University
• MBLE, Business Logistics Engineering, The Ohio State University
• MBA, Management, Salve Regina University
• BS, Mechanical Engineering, Brigham Young University

Taylor's research centers on retail logistics, omnichannel fulfillment, and inventory flexibility, examining how retailers optimize supply chains for evolving consumer demands. His work bridges e-commerce and brick-and-mortar integration, developing strategies for cross-channel inventory management and fulfillment efficiency with direct implications for supply chain resilience and customer satisfaction in volatile retail environments.

Analysis of his 2017-2025 publications reveals escalating focus on consumer-driven fulfillment innovation (e.g., free shipping endowments, BOPS models) and disruption response mechanisms. Post-pandemic research emphasizes grocery supply chain vulnerabilities, while recent work integrates Monte Carlo simulation for inventory analytics. A defining trend is the strategic shift toward data-driven consumer behavior modeling in omnichannel contexts, moving beyond operational efficiency to behavioral economics in fulfillment design.

No formal scientific awards are documented, though his scholarly impact is evidenced through twelve conference presentations and four practitioner panels.

Taylor's mentorship approach emphasizes productive struggle in analytical coursework, providing tools while expecting students to overcome challenges through supplementary opportunities. His industry publications in the International Journal of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review reflect applied research translation, informed by seven years as a U.S. Air Force engineer and subsequent project management in distribution center systems implementation.

Integrated within Rawls College's research ecosystem, Taylor contributes through teaching innovation and industry collaboration rather than dedicated lab structures. His work exemplifies practice-based academia, leveraging military engineering and distribution center experience to develop curriculum that mirrors real-world supply chain complexities.