David Steven Jacoby

David Steven Jacoby is a Lecturer in the Master of Environmental Studies program at the University of Pennsylvania and also teaches at New York University. A Senior Fellow at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability and president of Boston Strategies International, he is a globally recognized authority on operations, supply-chain, and decarbonization strategy.

Education

• MBA, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
• MA, Lauder Institute, University of Pennsylvania
• BS, Finance & Economics, University of Pennsylvania

Research & Teaching Focus

Jacoby’s scholarship centers on resilient, low-carbon, AI-driven global supply chains. He integrates operations research, sustainability science, and trade policy to help organizations cut cost, grow revenue, and reduce environmental impact simultaneously. Courses he currently teaches include Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, and Global Supply Chain Decarbonization.

Publications & Thought Leadership

Across 250+ articles, webcasts and eight books—ranging from the Economist’s Guide to Supply Chain Management to the recent Retooling America for AI-Driven Supply Chains—his work explores digital transformation, energy transition logistics, risk governance, and the geopolitics of trade. His writings map practical roadmaps for firms navigating deglobalization, carbon neutrality mandates, and disruptive technologies.

Professional Recognition & Service

• Certified in Supply Chain Management (CSCP), Certified Fellow in Production & Inventory Management (CFPIM), Certified Energy Procurement Professional (CEP), and more.
• Serves on the thesis review committee for MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics.
• Former advisory board roles at ViziApps, New York Energy Week, and the International Supply Chain Educational Alliance.

Consulting & Industry Impact

Through Boston Strategies International, Jacoby has advised Fortune-500 firms and governments in over 50 countries on supply-chain resilience, strategic sourcing, and capital investment programs. Clients span energy, automotive, transport, retail and public infrastructure sectors, translating academic insights into measurable bottom-line and sustainability outcomes.