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James Keebler is a Lecturer of Supply Chain Management at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business. He has held roles including Visiting Professor at the University of Central Florida and Professor/Charles S. Conklin Chair at Clayton State University. He specializes in strategic planning and performance measurement in logistics and supply chain management, with over 7,600 citations in peer-reviewed publications. Keebler has authored influential books such as Keeping Score: Measuring the Business Value of Logistics in the Supply Chain and Supply Chain Management.
Education: Master’s in Finance and Management; Doctorate in Marketing and Logistics from the University of Tennessee (2000).
Research focuses on logistics performance metrics, supply chain relationships, and strategic planning. His work emphasizes practical applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and consumer goods industries. Key themes include 3PL operations, supply chain resilience, and value creation through collaboration.
Notable awards include the Charles S. Conklin Chair and Eminent Scholar designation. His publications span academic and practitioner journals, addressing topics like benchmarking, KPI development, and internet-mediated market strategies.
Industry experience includes over 25 years in manufacturing, marketing, and logistics roles at Pillsbury, Bergen Brunswig, and Digital Equipment Corporation, alongside military service in the Army Transportation Corps. He has led academic programs at multiple institutions and currently contributes to the Global Supply Chain Institute.
