Jay Woldt

Jay Woldt serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the College of Business and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where he has held leadership roles including Chair of the Undergraduate Programs Committee (2020-2023) and membership on the Business Professional Committee.

His educational background includes:

• DBA, University of Wisconsin Whitewater (2018)
• MBA, Marquette University (2010)
• BBA, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (2005)

Dr. Woldt's research critically examines humanitarian logistics through refugee and migrant networks, global supply chain disruptions during crises, and emerging technology impacts like AI in maritime law. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in disaster resilience, location decision-making, and analytics-driven operations, often focusing on understudied populations and high-stakes environments.

Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) AI's disruptive influence on legal frameworks in transportation, (2) humanitarian operational challenges in migrant flows, and (3) communication strategies during supply chain crises. These works consistently apply rigorous empirical methods to complex real-world problems while maintaining strong pedagogical connections.

His recognition includes:

• Dean's Excellence Award, College of Business and Economics (2021)

Dr. Woldt actively contributes to academic service through committee leadership and conference presentations on manufacturing sustainability and supply chain crises, though specific grant funding or student mentorship details were not documented in available materials. His professional presentations to groups like the WI Sustainability Group demonstrate applied engagement with regional industry challenges.