David J. Precht

David J. Precht is a Senior Lecturer at the Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina. With over 35 years of industry experience, he has held leadership roles such as Vice President, Plant Manager, and Operations Manager, alongside professional roles in production planning and accounting. His expertise spans operations, supply chain functions, and process improvement initiatives.

Education:

• MBA, University of South Carolina
• B.S. in Business Administration, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio

Research Interests: Focuses on operational efficiency, supply chain optimization, and lean methodologies. He emphasizes practical application of process improvement strategies and material/information flow across business ecosystems. Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, his work integrates industry experience with academic instruction.

Advising/Grants: No formal advising or grants listed, though his industry collaborations and team leadership in lean initiatives suggest active engagement in applied projects.

Labs/Teams: Led business unit-level process improvement teams and plant-level lean initiatives, fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational effectiveness.