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Dr. Edmund Prater is a tenured Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) in the Department of Information Systems and Operations Management. He serves as Executive Director of the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), managing over $7.1M in SBA grants to support veteran entrepreneurs across multiple states. His academic career spans 25 years with leadership roles including Director of UTA's College of Business Ph.D. program (2007-2016) and Jefferson Science Fellow at the US State Department (2020-2021).
- Ph.D. in Operations Management, Georgia Tech
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Georgia Tech
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Tennessee Tech
Research focuses on Global Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Logistics, and Entrepreneurship. His work bridges operations management with AI applications and cross-cultural business dynamics, particularly in China and Eastern Europe. Recent articles address topics like knowledge transfer, sustainable development, and supply chain contracting.
Key trends in publications include:
- SCM analytics and forecasting
- Green supply chain initiatives
- Franchisee autonomy optimization
- IT infrastructure impacts
- Knowledge management
- Behavioral supply chain research
Award highlights:
- Jefferson Science Fellowship (2020)
- UTA President Award Finalist (2022)
- Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2004-2022)
- Corporate Innovation Recognition (1991)
As advisor, he has chaired or co-chaired 15+ Ph.D. students across international institutions. His service includes leadership roles in APICS/ISM, chairing promotion committees, and directing executive education programs. He also operates a grass-fed beef ranch and provides hot-shot trucking services.
