Gerard J. Burke

Gerard J. Burke, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Georgia Southern University’s Parker College of Business. He joined Georgia Southern in 2005 and has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in operations, logistics, and supply chain management. His research focuses on supply chain coordination, purchasing strategies, and operational flexibility.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Operations Management, University of Florida, 2005
• M.S. in Decision and Information Sciences, University of Florida, 2004
• M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management, University of Florida, 2001
• B.S.B.A. in Economics, University of Florida, 1991

His research explores:

• Supply chain risk and resilience
• Inventory management and bullwhip effect mitigation
• Sustainable purchasing and environmental collaboration
• Supplier innovation and market positioning
• Academic curriculum design and assessment

Recent publications (2014–2025) highlight trends in:

• Combating uncertain operating environments via inventory strategies
• Sustainability performance in supply chains
• Supplier selection and negotiation dynamics
• Information technology’s role in complex supply chains
• Academic ethics and business education frameworks

Scientific Awards:

• Production and Operations Management Society’s Outstanding Service Award (2014, 2016)
• X-Culture Most Valuable Partnership Award – Co-Chair AIB-SE (2016)
• Co-author, Best Theory-Driven Empirical Paper DSI Annual Meeting (2015)